If your on of those wives who love their non stick pans, reading the article below might sway you to switch them out for a healthier cooking alternative. Or if you cannot part with them at all, here are some tips to keeping them in tip top condition.
Health Concerns: Teflon contains highly toxic chemicals that may be released into your foods when the pan becomes scorched or starts to peel. The chemicals that manufacturers use to create the seemingly magic lining of nonstick cookware could end up damaging your liver or thyroid, or messing with your immune system. Reduce the risk of endocrine- and immune-system damage by ditching Teflon and other cookware made with fluoropolymers and fluorinated telomers. When replacing your pots and pans coated in Teflon, you should consider replacing them with cast iron or stainless steel cookware.
Replacing: If you must keep your teflon pots and pans replace them every two to three years or sooner if they have burned or the coating has begun to peel. This will depend on the wear of the pan, which can be determined by how well you have cared for it.
Cooking: Avoid cooking your teflon pans on a high heat. High temperatures cause the coating to crack and don’t cook the food evenly. Using a lower heat is safer and will help cook food perfectly. Also, don’t use any metal or sharp objects to stir or turn food because it can pierce the teflon coating.
Cleaning: Never put teflon pots and pans in the dishwasher because the high heat and harsh detergents can ruin the teflon coating. Also never use abrasive steel wool pads to clean your pans, It’s always best to hand-wash nonstick cookware. – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE.
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