Eat To Beat Disease

Creating a Healthy Kitchen

When we think of eating healthy we put zero thought into our kitchen. The tools we use in the kitchen could be harmful to our bodies. What we cook in, what we cook with etc. We don’t need big fancy tools, basic, naturally made ones will last a very long time and keep you healthy.

Firstly get rid of your microwave. I could write a whole article on how unhealthy they are to your food and your body. You can replace it with a toaster oven.

Here is a list of healthy kitchen tools that keep you as close to nature and chemical free

Stainless Steel Knives and Utensiles

Metal tongs

Metal Colander

High quality pots and pans: Stainless Steel, Ceramic coated, Cast-iron

• Using Non-stick or Teflon, when overheated it releases fumes that can called Teflon Ful, that kills birds exposed to it. In Humans it’s called polymer fume fever.
• Google – However, at temperatures above 500°F (260°C), Teflon coatings on nonstick cookware start to break down, releasing toxic chemicals into the air ( 18 ). Inhaling these fumes may lead to polymer fume fever, also known as the Teflon flu.

Stock Pot with lids, Cast Iron Dutch oven with lid

Glass or ceramic baking dishes

Baking Sheets should be Stainless steel if you use aluminum make sure you use parchment paper. I use Glass pans for 90% of my baking. Yes even cookies!

Carbon Steel Wok, NEVER buy non-stick. One with a metal or wooden handle not plastic

Use a Toaster Oven Vs Microwave

Wooden Cutting Board

Bamboo/stainless steel Stirring Spoon’s

Glass Liquid Measuring cup or stainless steal measuring cups

French Press Coffee Maker, you will not need to use coffee filters. Using K-Cups even the recycled ones are still leaving a carbon foot print.

Glass Food Storage containers, NOT Plastic Or BPA free if you need to use a plastic container.

Google – BPA is a chemical that is present in hard plastics, including drinking water bottles and many household items. Research has shown that exposure to BPA can disrupt the functioning of the endocrine system. However, the levels of exposure in most people’s daily lives are unlikely to result in serious harm.

• Plastic breaks down over time and contaminate the food. Especially when you use them for left overs