The Toxic Truth About Nonstick Cookware

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the dangers of nonstick cookware containing PFAS – poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances; otherwise known as forever chemicals. They’re called this because they take forever to break down and have been found in the body of virtually every person tested. PFAS is a group of chemicals used to make items stain, grease, and water-resistant. They can be found in coatings on cookware, stain-resistant treatment on carpets and clothing, microwave popcorn bags and fast-food wrappers, and waterproof and stain-repellent clothing. PFAS chemicals are even found in cosmetics. Our special guest, Jeff Leitman is the President and CEO of Killer Concepts, a product development and brand management company behind the Hell’s Kitchen Hybrid cookware series.  KEY TAKEAWAYS 1.    The health risks of PFAS exposure 2.    Features that make Hell's Kitchen cookware better and safer than others 3.    Myths about cookware 4.    Things we should avoid when cooking 5.    How to avoid getting greenwashed by product package labeling on cookware that claims to be free of PFAS chemicals --> You can learn more about Jeff and the Hell’s Kitchen PFAS-free, nonstick, hybrid cookware at www.HellsKitchenStore.com --> Head over to www.healthyhomehacks.com for all of the links and show notes. See you on the next episode.