Teflon pans have revolutionized cooking with their non-stick surfaces, making meal preparation easier and cleanup a breeze. However, concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” have raised questions about their safety. This article explores the historical issues with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), ongoing debates around PFAS in modern non-stick coatings, overheating risks, […]
How to Build a Fully Organic Pantry on a Budget: Essentials for Beginners
Building a fully organic pantry on a budget is an achievable goal for beginners. Going organic means choosing foods grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or certain additives, which can support healthier eating and environmental sustainability. The key is to prioritize smart shopping, focus on versatile staples, and build gradually rather than overhauling everything at once. […]
Burning candles and fumes from cooking is harmful for people with mild asthma
A cosy set table, a nice steak in the pan, and romantic candlelight may sound like the start of a lovely evening. However, a new study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University suggests that you should be cautious about inhaling too much of the cosy atmosphere. Karin Rosenkilde Laursen, a postdoc at […]
Nylon cooking bags, plastic-lined cups can release nanoparticles into liquids
Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but a new study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the plastic in these products release trillions of nanometer-sized particles into each liter of water that they come in contact with. That […]
Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power
Cooking tomatoes — such as in spaghetti sauce — makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds called phytochemicals. Writing in the latest issue of the Journal of Agriculture […]
Brush On The Marinade, Hold Off The Cancerous Compounds
With the summer steak season in swing indoors and outdoors, cooks can season the meat on the grill and provide some protection against cancer all at the same time. All it takes is marinating the steaks with certain herbs and spices. But before heading out to the grill, J. Scott Smith examined some possibilities in […]
Common Chemicals Linked To Osteoarthritis
A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items. Because of their persistence, PFCs have become ubiquitous contaminants of humans and wildlife. […]
Why A Microwave Oven Is Bad For Your Health
Microwave cooking has become very popular, but did you ever think how it may be effecting the food you are heating up with it. I have always been skeptical about the microwave oven for years. Now that I began snoping around the subject, I am more convinced that this ‘magic’ oven does more harm than […]