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Over the years, many shoppers looking for a new set of pans have learned about the dangers of two substances in cookware coatings — perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Dupont's Teflon brand popularized these substances in cookware in the mid-1900s. After extensive research, backlash and regulatory action, Teflon phased out PFOA, but its successor, PTFE, still persists and can release toxic fumes at high heat.
You go to a restaurant or order takeout when you aren't in the mood to cook or want to try something different and exciting. However, there's a distinct trend away from eating out as more people realize the benefits of home cooking. Healthy, toxin-free food is becoming a priority for many families. In the eating at home vs. eating out debate, controlling what we put in our bodies and how much we spend on food is more of a priority than ever.
Though home-cooked meals require additional planning, preparation and effort, they can be healthier and more accessible in the following ways.
Cooking balanced, nutritious meals for yourself and your family shows how much you care. Bonding with your family and creating lasting memories around the table starts with choosing quality cookware. Unfortunately, using pots and pans that release heavy metals and toxic chemicals into your food could counter all your efforts to eat a healthy diet.
Aluminum, PFAS , and Teflon are harmful toxins commonly found in cookware. It's best to steer clear of nonstick, coated pans and other products that are more likely to contain these dangerous materials. But how can you know what is safe to use?
Learn everything you need to know about nontoxic cookware in this guide.
When you think of family meals, you may picture special occasions and holidays or Sunday lunch with Grandma's home cooking. Despite the happy memories family meals create, only around 30% of families eat together regularly. Gathering as a family to share a meal together provides an opportunity for everyone to connect with one another, have meaningful conversations and share experiences.
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