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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Teflon isn't really the problem, it is incredibly inert by itself. It is the nasty chemicals needed to process it and bond it to things that are polluting the environment and eventually getting into our bodies because they don't break down.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It's so stable that it probably doesn't even do anything even if it gets into your body.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What's a good alternative? I used to love those teflon pans back when I was a teen.

[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Let me introduce you to your personal savior, cast iron.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Cast iron for frying pan and stainless steel pots/saucepans.