Dr. Weil: Protect Yourself From Teflon Pan DangersTuesday, 26 Mar 2013 08:34 AM
Teflon appears to be inert and safe until it is heated to high
temperatures when it can emit fumes toxic enough to poison birds.
The exact temperature at which this occurs is not clear.
I find nonstick skillets very convenient, but I use them for
controlled-temperature sautéing (i.e., with some liquid in the pan)
and never let them get too hot.
Ceramic-coated cookware represents a significant advance over
earlier nonstick pans and bakeware because it is made without
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), the potentially toxic chemical used
in the manufacture of coatings for nonstick pans such as Teflon, and
is reportedly stable on exposure to high heat and resistant to
flaking.
But I principally use stainless-steel cookware that
incorporates a rolled rim – it requires a bit more effort to clean,
but is durable, gives excellent cooking results and is completely
nontoxic.
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With Marti LotmanAndrew Weil, M.D., is founder and director, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona, and Director of Integrative Health and Healing, Miraval Resort. He is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, which combines conventional medicine with alternative approaches. He received his medical degree from Harvard University. His new book is True Food: Seasonal, Sustainable, Simple, Pure. To see Dr. Weil's website, click here. SPECIAL: Prayer Changes Your Brain in 4 Astonishing Ways — Find Out How © 2013 NewsmaxHealth. All rights reserved. |