The Truth about Stainless Steel Cookware and the Secret to Making Them Non-Stick

 

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'Stainless steel cookware is a very popular choice for several reasons. It’s affordable, requires minimal maintenance, and is almost impervious to scratches and scrapes when properly cared for. 

But if abrasive and caustic cleaning agents and implements like steel wool are used when cleaning, the surface of the stainless pot or pan will eventually become scratched allowing minute amounts of nickel, and chromium to escape, and leech into your food.'

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The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 10 Facts You Need To Know

 

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'Cooks seeking alternatives to toxic non-stick cookware often find themselves in a bind. Stainless steel, which seems to be the healthiest alternative, is expensive, and it does not lend itself well to cooking eggs, pancakes and other dishes that non-stick cookware typically excels at. If you have not yet discovered the benefits of cast iron cooking, here are 10 reasons to buy and use a cast iron skillet.'

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