Dear Yoga Student,
Ever heard of a miner’s canary?
Before we had all these tech gadgets to measure
toxins, coal miner’s took a bird in a cage with
them to work.
If the canary stopped singing (meaning it died),
the miners knew they’d be next if they didn’t get
out fast… usually it meant that there was too much
carbon monoxide or methane gas.
Canaries are no longer used in mines, but they are
kept as pets, and if you keep yours in the kitchen
while cooking with a nonstick pan, it might die.
Really? Yes, really. If you don’t believe me, read
Teflon’s official statement here:
NONSTICK KILLS BIRDS
So what gives?
Nonstick pans are made with perfluorinated chemicals
(PFOAs). When heated to 680 degrees F, toxic gases
begin releasing, and at 1000 degrees F (not as common,
but can happen), the nonstick turns into PFIB which
is a warfare chemical.
Aside from nonstick pans, what else has PFOA’s?
*microwave popcorn bags
*stain repellant sprays
*waterproof prays
*fire retardant sprays
*greasy food packaging
It’s not totally clear how PFOA’s affect humans, but a
10-year study of 3966 people suggests that people with
high levels of PFOA’s in their systems are 2x more prone
to thyroid disease.
And in all likelihood, many more disease connections will
be made in the future.
Long story short, if you’re in a mine and the bird
stops singing–run! If you’ve got nonstick cookware
(and I know you do), get rid of it. Don’t give it away,
throw it away.
Buy stainless steel or cast iron. I know, I know…
you’ll miss being able to fry an egg without
adding any grease. But what’s worse? A little
oil or a warfare chemical?
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Exercises & Yoga Poses
p.s. I travel a lot (and move a lot) so I know how
difficult it is to buy cookware that is NOT nonstick.
The high end stuff, the cheap stuff, it’s all made
nonstick right now so you really do have to hunt.
But you CAN find it.
Just a word of caution though… don’t get aluminum.
It’s cheap and light, but it’s not appropriate or safe
for cooking either.
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