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Non-Toxic Cookware
Avoid non-stick cookware (Teflon) as it gives off perfluorooctanoic acid, something you do not want to be ingesting.
Instead of a rice cooker which has a non-stick lining, I use the Instant Pot which can be used for rice, stew, soup, meat, eggs, veggies, and so many other things. It has a stainless steel lining. It does need to be offgassed, like any appliance.
Avoid aluminum and copper cookware, as it leaches. Stainless steel is preferred with glassware used where possible. Antique glassware/Crystal wine glasses can leach lead.
Avoid plastics and Styrofoam containers, including tin cans and canning jars lined with plastic, which leach chemicals into food. Unlined aluminum and tin cans can leach metals into the food.
Carla says
Thank you! Is there a brand of stainless steel pots/pans and gauge that you recommend? I thought I read that the higher the gauge (second number), it has more nickel in it?
Also looking for a new milk frother – we use nespresso but it has a non stick lining which scratches so want to replace it !
Thanks Corinne!
Corinne says
If you want to go all the way with metals here are the best options https://naturalbabymama.com/non-toxic-pots-pans/
Carla says
Can you please recommend a line of pots and pans that are safe? We have been usng Green Pan for over a year now and just learned of a class action lawsuit against this company as their non stick coating is not non -toxic as marketed.
Thanks,
Carla
Corinne says
I really just use stainless steel! But if you like ceramic I would look at the sites that test them for lead like Lead Safe Mama and Natural Baby Mama.