Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 On a topic I remember we discussed months (years ago) ... nonstick pans: ~Paul TODAY'S QUESTION Petered Pans On green cookware Q. * Dear Umbra, I'm thinking it's time to start switching out my family's cookware. When hubby and I got legally partnered, we received some non-stick cookware, and we've used it for a number of years. While the non-stick finish has been well cared for and is not chipping, flaking, or peeling, I have some concern about non-stick finishes. I know cast iron is supposed to be good, but is the enamel-coated kind OK? Or should I go with steel -- or something else? Jenn M. Raleigh, N.C.* A. Dearest Jenn, This week is dedicated to the typing challenge presented by chemical compounds. Conventional non-stick pans have polytetrafluoroethylene coatings (DuPont's Teflon, anyone?) made with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) -- a synthetic chemical that is thought to break down at high temperatures, spew new chemicals about, kill birds, and cause an illness in humans known as polymer fume fever ... Read the rest of Umbra's answer <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C63:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887>. ------ GristTV Episode 1: Commute by Bike Want to ditch the car but aren't sure how to get from A to B? Watch <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C61:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> Grist advice columnist Umbra Fisk pedal her knowledge on the best way to push your tush. IN THE NEWS Bloc Party. <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C64:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> E.U. Parliament votes on proposals to cut emissions 20 percent by 2020. Under the Weather. <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C65:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> Climate change will further spread of wildlife-to-human diseases, says report. In Efficiency. <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C62:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> States ranked on energy efficiency, Grist provides drinking game. Find us on Facebook <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6E:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> My Subscription *Subscribe* <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6C:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> to Grist, or *add more newsletters* <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie?id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887>. *Un* <http://lists.grist.org/u?id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> from this newsletter, or *several at once* <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie?id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887>. *Change* <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie?id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> your email address, zip code, etc. *Get help* <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6F:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> with your subscription questions. Grist: <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C70:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> Environmental News and Commentary a beacon in the smog <http://lists.grist.org/t?r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C70:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667E\ A887> ©2008. Grist Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Gloom and doom with a sense of humor®. Grist, 710 Second Avenue, Suite 860, Seattle, WA 98104 USA Phone 206.876.2020 | Fax 253.423.6487 | grist <grist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 The unfortunate part of Umbra's answer, though, is that she also promotes aluminum. Aluminum is just as bad for you, contributing to Alzheimers, among other problems... , Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > On a topic I remember we discussed months (years ago) ... nonstick pans: > ~Paul > > > TODAY'S QUESTION > > Petered Pans > On green cookware > > Q. * Dear Umbra, > > I'm thinking it's time to start switching out my family's cookware. When > hubby and I got legally partnered, we received some non-stick cookware, > and we've used it for a number of years. While the non-stick finish has > been well cared for and is not chipping, flaking, or peeling, I have > some concern about non-stick finishes. I know cast iron is supposed to > be good, but is the enamel-coated kind OK? Or should I go with steel -- > or something else? > > Jenn M. > Raleigh, N.C.* > > A. Dearest Jenn, > > This week is dedicated to the typing challenge presented by chemical > compounds. Conventional non-stick pans have polytetrafluoroethylene > coatings (DuPont's Teflon, anyone?) made with perfluorooctanoic acid > (PFOA) -- a synthetic chemical that is thought to break down at high > temperatures, spew new chemicals about, kill birds, and cause an illness > in humans known as polymer fume fever ... > > Read the rest of Umbra's answer > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C63:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887>. > > > - ----- > > > GristTV Episode 1: Commute by Bike > > Want to ditch the car but aren't sure how to get from A to B? Watch > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C61:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > Grist advice columnist Umbra Fisk pedal her knowledge on the best way to > push your tush. > IN THE NEWS > > Bloc Party. > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C64:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > E.U. Parliament votes on proposals to cut emissions 20 percent by 2020. > > Under the Weather. > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C65:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > Climate change will further spread of wildlife-to-human diseases, says > report. > > In Efficiency. > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C62:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > States ranked on energy efficiency, Grist provides drinking game. > > > > > > Find us on Facebook > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6E:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > > > My Subscription > > > > *Subscribe* > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6C:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > to Grist, or *add more newsletters* > <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie? id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887>. > > *Un* > <http://lists.grist.org/u?id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> from this > newsletter, or *several at once* > <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie? id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887>. > > *Change* > <http://lists.grist.org/bin/sie? id=F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > your email address, zip code, etc. > > *Get help* > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C6F:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > with your subscription questions. Grist: > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C70:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > > Environmental News and Commentary > a beacon in the smog > <http://lists.grist.org/t? r=2 & c=3771 & l=18 & ctl=33C70:F245FC559B7CA56A56016F89667EA887> > ©2008. Grist Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Gloom and doom with a > sense of humor®. > > Grist, 710 Second Avenue, Suite 860, Seattle, WA 98104 USA > Phone 206.876.2020 | Fax 253.423.6487 | grist > <grist > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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