Holiday Cooking Tip: Stop Using Non-Stick Pans
During the holidays there’s a lot of entertaining going on, and a lot of cooking. It’s one of the best things about the season.
But did you know that cooking with non-stick pans (especially at a high-heat) can release perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) into the air you’re breathing? It’s true. And PFCs are not good for you, your family, your guests, or your pets.
That’s why the Environmental Working Goup is encouraging people to skip the non-stick this holiday season. Good alternatives to non-stick are cast-iron and stainless steel. But if you can’t switch out your pots and pans just yet, they’ve even got some tips on how to cook more safely with non-stick.
Get more info on PFCs and non-stick pans here, and then try some of these delicious and easy recipes for healthy holiday entertaining.
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—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
