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Various toxins present in cook wares and storage containers which we are not aware of
Posted on: 04/Apr/2018 11:21:24 AM
We all give great importance to the food we eat. But how many of us think about the cook wares and storage containers that we use every day? We get attracted towards these cook wares and storage containers without knowing that they create many health issues for us.
It is really shocking and surprising that the storage containers and cookware we use daily has got many toxins and these toxins could lead to bad health.
The various toxins present in cook wares and storage containers are
Perfluorooctanoic acid - It is said that certain non-stick cooking pans has got this Perfluorooctanoic acid. It is known that most non-stick cooking pans are teflon coated and is packed with this Perfluorooctanoic acid. This toxin results in many issues like infertility, weight gain etc. Cast iron, stainless steel could be used as alternatives.
Aluminium - This Aluminium is present in aluminium foils. Most of us roast fish plus many vegetables in an aluminium foil. This re-usage of aluminium would result in problems like Alzheimer’s disease etc. One can use parchment paper or glassware etc instead of this aluminium foil.
Bisphenol A - Certain water storage bottles, plastic cutting boards etc have this toxin named Bisphenol A. It must be noted that this toxin results in infertility plus cancer, decreased brain functions etc. Alternatives are cardboard, glass etc.
Vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride - Present in many shrink bags plus in food storage bags, cans etc these toxins create health issues. Vinyl chloride is regarded as human carcinogen. Silicon storage bags and glass storage containers could be used as an alternative.
Polyethylene Terephthalate or PET - This is present in many storage containers. Bottles made of this PET are used by many and it could lead to metabolic syndrome in us. Instead of this PET, glass or some safe plastic could be used.
Brominated flame retardants - Many cooking utensils and plastic cutlery has this toxin. Slotted spoons and plastic spatulas have got the chemical bromine that could create issues for pregnant mothers and newborns are born with less weight. Stainless steel utensils could be the alternative to this.
Polyfluorinated chemicals - Bags, boxes and food wrappers have this toxin present. This chemical leads to cancers plus other issues like low immunity etc. It must be noted that fast food joints use food wrappers and bags coated with fluorinated chemicals and cooking at home is the best alternative for this.
