Why are modern cooking utensils bad for health?

By Anjita D.

Aluminium is a lightweight and affordable metal, but it is also known to leach into food, especially when cooked at high temperatures.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which is a known carcinogen, is a synthetic polymer that is used to cover non-stick Teflon cookware.

When heated, non-stick Teflon cookware can release toxic fumes that can be inhaled and irritate the respiratory system.

Plastic cooking utensils are frequently made of chemicals like polycarbonate and bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to leak into food.

Exposure to BPA has been related to a variety of health issues, including reproductive issues, neurological impairments, and cancer.

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