Non-Stick Cooking- Helpful or Hazardous?

Non-stick cooking vessels have made our lives so easy. Isn’t it? Not only the cooking has become easy, the cleaning of the vessel is no more a big headache. But should the convenience be a bigger concern than health? If no, then you should also be aware of the disadvantage of non stick cooking.

Certain researchers and environmentalists have shown their concern about the chemical that is been used for making the inner coating of non stick cookware. Due to excessive use or heat the coating starts releasing toxic chemical into the air which is hazardous. So the utmost suggestion is to use non coated vessels as much as possible.

If you cannot avoid using them, then make sure you take the following precaution:

-          Never pre-heat the vessel empty

-          When you are pre-heating with oil then do not allow the oil to smoke

-          If the coating has started to wear off then discard the vessel

-          Do not use metallic spoons or ladles in nonstick vessel to avoid any scratching of the coating

-          Cook in medium or low flame

Health conscious people prefer using nonstick cookware as they can use a lot lesser oil for cooking than they would use otherwise. But at the same time it can expose you to higher risks. Cooking will no more be helpful if you get exposed to some potential risks. After all helpful cooking should also be healthy cooking.