Non-stick bakeware is made from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a synthetic chemical used in production that creates the soap-like slipperiness and non-stick finish.- Once heated, non-stick bakeware will quickly reach temperatures at which toxic fumes release into the air. And it doesn't take much heat to do this – the coating begins to break down and release toxins at a temperature of only 230° C
PFOA has become very controversial because of potential health dangers…In animal studies, PFOA posed health hazards like:
- Serious changes in organs including the brain, prostate, liver, thymus, and kidneys, showing toxicity.
- Death of several rat pups due to PFOA exposure.
- Changes in the pituitary in female rats, at all doses. Changes in the size of the pituitary indicate toxicity.
- PFOA contributed to tumor growth in at least four different organs in animal tests, and indicated in an increase in prostate cancer in PFOA plant workers.
- In a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 98% of the population returned detected PFOA levels. While PFOA can come from sources other than non-stick cookware, that's startling information. Though not necessarily related to non-stick cookware, PFOA has already been implicated in increased instances of cancer in the pancreas, liver, testicles, and mammary glands, as well as miscarriages, thyroid problems, weakened immune systems, and low organ weights.
Aluminum & Stainless steel
Aluminum is a "reactive" metal, meaning that it reacts with salty or acidic foods to release itself into your food. Sources of aluminum include any size cookware or bakeware containers, foil, and utensilsAll stainless steel has alloys containing nickel, chromium, molybdenum, carbon, and various other metals.In a study conducted on heart patients receiving stainless steel stents, restenosis occurred in 50% of patients. Allergies to the nickel and molybdenum in the stainless steel were suspected causal factors.
What should you use? - Healer Omar Botha
Staub & Swizz Diamond pots is the safest and healthiest pots on the market and can be purchased online from Soulcare.Staub Black Matte Enameled InteriorThe interior of all Staub pots are enameled with a matte black finish.• The high-quality enamel offers improved resistance to thermal shocks and scratching, making care easier.
• It has ideal properties for searing, roasting and caramelizing food.
• Favored by amateurs and great chefs alike, the enamel has anti-adhesive properties and requires no? seasoning before first use.?• Easy to clean and convenient to use.• Cadmium Free / Lead Free / PFOA Free / PTFE Free?
Taste the excellence of a Natural Simmering System
For centuries, cooks have taken advantage of the natural heat retention and redistribution properties of cast iron.
Enameled cast iron also retains the cold; to chill, you only have to put your preparations in the refrigerator before serving them.Savory flavors are revealed thanks to simmering meals enhanced by continuous self-basting. The choice of renowned chefs and used in restaurants throughout the world, the Staub cocotte has a cover with spikes which enable drops of condensation to fall uniformly onto the food simmering below. This self-basting cycle ensures the flavors of the ingredients are retained in their full intensity and their nutritional worth is preserved perfectly!Due to the superior construction of the Staub cocotte lids, less humidity can escape during the cooking process. 10% more moisture is retained inside the Staub cocotte after 55 minutes cooking time than in products from competitors. *The self basting system consisting of distributed spikes over the whole inside flat lid ensures a continuous rainfall effect over the food inside the cocotte. The Staub self basting system in the lid is 9 times more effective than conventional lids