One of my readers sent me this video from Dr. Oz’s TV show about how metals can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Neal Barnard has done research that shows Alzheimer patients have plaque in their brains that contain metal – mostly zinc, copper, and iron...
Question from Dawn Has anyone found information about the new Pampered Chef white ceramic-coated cookware? I called the company two weeks ago to get more information, and was referred to the Test Kitchen. I left a voice message there, and have not heard back. The rep...
Question from LT Have you heard of Swiss Diamond Cookware? And I was wondering if you consider this safe cookware? Thanks Debra’s Answer Swiss Diamond Cookware has a non-stick finish made from PTFE that is manufactured without any PFOA. This, according to their...
Question from Daisy Does anyone have any information on PTFC coatings on cookware? Recently I was at Williams Sonoma and saw their new “Gold Touch” line of cookware, which is advertised as having a non-stick ceramic coating. When I saw this I contacted the...
Question from Lyn Ko I have been told that the interior enamel of the Staub cookware contains quartz. Is quartz a safe product to have on cookware. How does it impact your health. Thank you for your expert opinion. Debra’s Answer Quartz is totally fine....
Question from nurse52 I am considering buying Xtrema cookware, which you recommend & use. However, I am concerned because their website states that the cookware can not be nested, but each piece stored separately. I do not have room for this. What has your...
Question from Cheryl3 Hi, In the various pots we’ve considered, I haven’t seen the exact term “hard anodized” regarding aluminum. They refer to their aluminum process as being “encased”, “encapsulated”, aluminum base...
Question from Donna Benton Anyone know anything about Cuisinart Non-Stick Anodized cookware. The brochure says the top layer is titanium, middle layer is aluminum. Donna Debra’s Answer I’m not sure where you were looking at the brochure…the...
Question from dvrosie Hi, I want to get all new cookware, and want HEALTHY no chemicals but also not too heavy, for instance cast iron or Creuset is too heavy for me. I looked at Mercola’s Healthy Chef but that might be too heavy too and I can’t try it out...
We’ve been discussing leaching of metals that occurs from different types of cookware. I received from the makers of Xtrema Cookware a lab report showing heavy metal leaching from various types of cookware. The following are the highest numbers on the tests:...
