Teflon- killing us slowly?

What is teflon?

Teflon also known as PFOA-C8 was originally manufactured to be use as coating for war tanks.Teflon is a product of Dupont Company.

This coating chemical teflon was so effective that they put it as coating for pans, pots, carpets and other kitchen and household products.

And then, because of teflon coatings non- stick cookwares were welcomed to the world in the beginning of 1960's and in the year 1964 Dupont Company advertised teflon as a true miracle. But during those years consumers were unaware of the multiple health risks that teflon coated cookwares have.

What health risks?

Non stick cookwares coated with teflon when heated to high temperatures release chemicals called perfluorinated compounds or PFCs, perfluorinated compounds studies have linked PFCs to numerous health problems relating to hormones, liver dysfunction, brain health, reproductive toxicity, neuro toxicity, and hepato toxicity. Some PFCs are considered carcinogens or cancer causing chemicals. They passes from mother to child through breastmik.

Dupont Company has known about the health dangers of TEFLON for many years, but it wasn't until 40 years later that they were finally proved guilty and slapped with a 16.5 million fine.

TEFLON cookwares are still on the market today and it is still super toxic as it was years ago, but it is your choice if you still want to patronise this teflon coated products or not!

What alternatives do we have?

Well there is a much safer alternatives to non stick cookwares?

Take ceramics for example, ceramics is durable and non reactive, meaning it doesn't have any effect on your dishes unlike other cookwares. And because ceramic has no dangerous metals it also means that there are no toxins by products that would be harmful to you.

Just remember when looking for alternative cookwares make sure that they are also 100% toxins free meaning they are manufactured without PFAs , does not contain PFOA, lead and cadmium.

Other healthy options also includes stainless steel, glass and cast iron!

Stay safe and healthy!!!

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