Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you’re looking to be a little more health-conscious and make your kitchen a safer environment, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’ll be exploring five non-toxic cookware materials to consider next time you’re shopping. Since your cookware touches pretty much everything you eat, this is a crucial first step to creating a healthier home.
Why Are Non-Toxic Cookware Materials Important?
Before we dig into which materials are best, we wanted to touch on why it’s important to use non-toxic pots and pans when preparing your meals. As noted above, your cookware touches almost everything you consume, making it a major factor in the health and safety of the dishes you create.
No matter how well you clean your cookware, there’s always going to be some kind of transference between it and the meals you make, and you want to ensure that that transfer isn’t full of toxic substances. For this reason, we suggest only ever cooking with non-toxic cookware materials. We also recommend having a look at the ingredients list on your dishwashing liquid to make sure there aren’t any nasties hiding in there.
Non-Toxic Cookware Materials
So, with the explanation out of the way, here are five non-toxic cooking materials we recommend:
Cast Iron
Renowned for the flavor benefits it provides, cast Iron is a great option for those who want non-toxic cookware. Particularly well suited to meats (and really anything that needs a perfect sear), cast iron is incredibly durable. It’s a safe material, making it a highly recommended staple in any kitchen. These types of pots and pans are also fabulous for when you want to serve your meal in the dish it was cooked in for that extra wow factor.
Stainless Steel
Commonly found in commercial kitchens, stainless steel cookware can go from the stove straight into the oven, making it wonderfully versatile. This non-toxic material is loved for its durability, even heat distribution, and the fact that it doesn’t react to acidic foods.
Although some people will tell you that everything sticks to stainless, this is simply because their pans haven’t been seasoned correctly. Stainless steel becomes inherently non-stick when seasoned the right way. The material also essentially repels germs as it’s antibacterial, so you’re onto a winner.
Glass Cookware
Although definitely on the more fragile end of the cookware spectrum, glass is an excellent choice for those who want healthy tools in their kitchen. This one is more for oven use and cold preparations, but only some things get cooked on a stove, so there’s still a place for this material in the heart of your home.
Silicone Cookware
When it comes to cooking utensils, silicone is the ideal choice. While wood has gotten us a long way in the cooking world, it’s hard to clean properly. It looks good, but its propensity for harboring bacteria might not be so great for your health. Silicone, on the other hand, has an easy-to-clean closed surface, and it won’t leak toxins like plastic utensils sometimes can.
Ceramic Cookware
The last non-toxic cookware material on today’s list is ceramic. Non-stick items made with ceramic don’t need a coating to achieve their Teflon-like quality. Instead, the ceramic is naturally smooth and easy to clean. Ceramic cookware is also eco-friendly and durable. However, it can be pricey, so do your research before committing to a set.
Now that you’re armed with this information, all that’s left to do is select your preferred cookware and make your kitchen healthier and safer – enjoy!
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