A scratch on a nonstick pan can release MILLIONS of toxic particles

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[–][deleted] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

sometimes you're being poisoned 🙏

[–]Zapped 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

u/Shill-For-Poison-Control

[–]IkeConn 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That is why we only use Lodge Cast Iron Pans.

[–]Ehhhhhh 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Downside to ONLY using that is that your iron levels can get too high. If you get em checked regularly or donate blood often, should be ok though.

[–]Musky 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (12 children)

The newer stuff isn't made with per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) anymore. After I scratched my T-Fal nonstick skillet I use for eggs I was going to trash it, but I read scratches aren't a big concern any longer. Supposedly.

[–][deleted] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

The newer stuff isn't made with per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) anymore

They are full of shit about the safety of their newer chemicals

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28913736/. (PTFE)

They tried this before with Genx and they were dead wrong. PTFE the P is still 'poly' and the F is still fluoro, and it still appears to be pretty damn toxic even though they have not much data on this, as was also the case with not-so-safe GENX that was supposedly the safe replacement, I am not reassured

https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/epa-genx-nearly-toxic-notorious-non-stick-chemicals-it-replaced (GENX)

[–]Musky 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Oh fuck, thanks for sending that to me. I think I'm tossing my egg pan now.

[–]Anman 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (9 children)

Just note that everything big business tells you, is usually wrong.

[–]Musky 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (8 children)

They're using a similar chemical instead that is generally recognized as safe, it's no guarantee they aren't wrong about that, but apparently there are three independent labs in different countries that periodically check for PFAS in non-stick cookware.

[–]Anman 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (7 children)

The only chemical I trust to reduce stick is butter, olive oil and coconut oil. Anything else is fake and gay. When it comes to things you put in your mouth, keep it simple. For decades the food industry has lied to people about practically everything.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

Shouldn't the food industry be telling the truth to people about practically everything?

[–]Anman 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Historically (modern), it never has. What is profitable is not what is good for you. There are so many examples I just can't be bothered. Go and do an internet search. Or just look at how many people now die from easily preventable diseases due to what they eat.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Shouldn't we value sharing good health info with our community? Shouldn't we want the best health possible for eachother?

[–]Anman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I am at the stage in my life; and aware of the almost unlimited amount of stupidity people cling to; to not bother helping most people anymore with some of the most obvious stupidities.

Fat is good for you. Carbs (at least raw carbs if you are not using them) are bad for you. All artificial sweeteners are bad for you. If it is a soy extract (not fermented or whole soy products) or corn or wheat extract do not eat it. Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. The nations with the longest life spans are also the ones that consume the most salt. Energy counting does work.

There, that should get you started.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Isn't soy and corn pretty much just the reason why we even have enough food to feed ten billion people? Aren't you arguing that we are the only great ape who shouldn't consume sugar en masse?

[–]Anman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I am at the stage in my life; and aware of the almost unlimited amount of stupidity people cling to; to not bother helping most people anymore with some of the most obvious stupidities.

[–]GraviAss We Can 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Cook with stick on big fire! Meat is cooked and taste of smoke! Very good! OOG OOG!

[–]MightyMorphinFaggot 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I thought everyone knew this a decade ago?

[–]EternalSunset 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Everything in our modern world is toxic for some reason. We are losing multiple average points on the IQ chart every decade due to all the pollution in our water, air and food.

[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Plot twist the toxic particles are the aluminum you bought because it's light and cheap, and teflon is 100% inert LOL

ETA:

According to the FDA and USDA, PTFE non-stick coatings are inert and will pass safely through a human body if swallowed. The American Cancer Society writes there are no proven risks from eating food prepared in PTFE-coated cookware [18] and that compared with other factors, non-stick cookware is not a significant source of PFOA-exposure.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

According to the FDA and USDA

The same guys who said the covid vax is safe and effective?

Here's a study on PTFE

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28913736/

[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's not a study, a, and b it says essentially the same thing as the linked article without doing any commenting on the toxicity of the extremely-inert chemical we know and love, and piss out when we eat it off our cookware.

[–]Ehhhhhh 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Depending on what the pan is made of, you could just grind it out and sand it down.

I would opt for stainless steel pans, as even aluminum is bad for you.

[–]Newzok 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Steel and cast iron. A little learning curve but altogether better. Lasts forever too.