Alternatives to Teflon
Most parrot owners have heard that teflon can be lethal to birds if it overheats. So most of us do not use teflon in the home. What are the alternatives? Here is an article that discusses some:
http://www.ewg.org/healthyhometips/dangersofteflon?utm_source=hhtengage&utm_medium=email&utm_content=first-link&utm_campaign=fund
The problem, however, with cast iron is that new research has shown a link between iron and copper that has accumulated in people and some of the chronic diseases. The recommendation is that people over 50 (and it may be younger for men) should not be taking copper and iron supplements. So check your multi-vitamins if you are taking them. Cast iron cookware DOES add iron to your food, especially if the food is acidic. Here is an article about that:
http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles/cast-iron.htm
So that leaves us with stainless steel for cooking on the stove top and glass or ceramic for the oven. Perhaps new alternatives to the teflon non-stick cookware will be shown to be safe. But for now, I'd stick with the old standbys, stainless and glass. After all, think how long teflon was in use until its dangers became known!
http://www.ewg.org/healthyhometips/dangersofteflon?utm_source=hhtengage&utm_medium=email&utm_content=first-link&utm_campaign=fund
The problem, however, with cast iron is that new research has shown a link between iron and copper that has accumulated in people and some of the chronic diseases. The recommendation is that people over 50 (and it may be younger for men) should not be taking copper and iron supplements. So check your multi-vitamins if you are taking them. Cast iron cookware DOES add iron to your food, especially if the food is acidic. Here is an article about that:
http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles/cast-iron.htm
So that leaves us with stainless steel for cooking on the stove top and glass or ceramic for the oven. Perhaps new alternatives to the teflon non-stick cookware will be shown to be safe. But for now, I'd stick with the old standbys, stainless and glass. After all, think how long teflon was in use until its dangers became known!
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