Organic Cookware

You have carefully considered all the information and research and choose organic foods. You buy organic cotton, but have you considered organic cookware?

PFOA or Perflurooctanoic Acid is used in the production process of Teflon and other non-stick surfaces. It can be found in:

• Packaging material of candy bars

• Microwave popcorn

• Fast food packaging

• Pizza boxes

• Paper plates

• Carpets

Although PFOA is only used in manufacturing processes and shouldn’t be found in the finished product, you need to know that this chemical has been detected in the bloodstreams of 95 percent of American men, women, and children. Nobody is sure just how PFOA has gotten into the systems of so many people. Research has shown that PFOA is still traced in the blood at least four years after having been exposed to and the levels had only been reduced by half in that amount of time.

Okay. So you have a chemical moving through your veins, what's new, right? Can it really be a health issue?

Some researchers discovered that PFOA can cause increased instances of cancer in the following:

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Testicles

• Mammary glands

It also increased the risks of:

• Miscarriage

• Weight loss

• Thyroid problems

• Weaker immune systems

• Low organ weights

Luckily there are several alternatives to cooking with Teflon and other PFOA processed cookwares.

Thermolon (TM) is the very first nano non stick, ceramic based patented finish that is made to withstand high temperatures without breaking down the coating. Not only is it PTFE free,but there is no PFOA used in manufacturing it. Which makes it environmentally friendly. It is:

• Heat resistant up to 850 degrees

• Scratch and abrasion resistant

• Superior non-stick release

• Even heat conductivity

• Lightweight

• Durable

• Dishwasher safe

Organic Clay is clay that is formed from decomposed living organisms, animals and plants. With an organic clay pot there is absolutely nothing that would leach into your food.

Clay pot cookery keeps foods moist and tender. It is a form of cooking that has bee in use since ancient times simply because it works so well. It’s a classic all natural solution with a rustic artisan style. The only downfall is that if you drop a clay pot it will break and need to be replaced.

Old fashioned cast iron is alwaysa great choice on conventional stove tops. It does not work well on smooth top ranges . After a short period of seasoning, in which you use olive or other food grade oil to make the cookware nonstick, it will serve you for decades with very little care. An added benefit is that it adds minute amounts of iron to your diets and this can be a benefit if you have trouble keeping healthy blood levels.

Organic cooking isn’t complete without the right cookware. Teflon and other nonstick cookwares emit toxins that can be leached into your food. If you want to keep the chemicals out of your body it is important to use chemical free items when you can.