tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post7232977996232718389..comments2008-03-02T20:14:34.598-05:00Diana Young, RD, LD, CDEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07613814032098700201noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post-73922337321179014592008-03-02T20:14:00.000-05:002008-03-02T20:14:00.000-05:00Good thing I only have 1 teflon coated pan. I'll get rid of it.<BR/><BR/>Very useful info Diana.Antioxidantshttp://neutral-izer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post-67508617202536667272008-02-15T21:37:00.000-05:002008-02-15T21:37:00.000-05:00What can you do to protect your self and your family?<BR/><BR/>Avoid french fries, candy bars, pizza, and microwave popcorn where Teflon is commonly used.<BR/><BR/>Vacuuming any carpeting with the "stain-resistant" claim releases the chemical into the air to be circulated in your home.<BR/><BR/>There are alternatives to using Teflon and other non-stick cookware. Heating non-stick cookware to broiling temperatures or above 350 degrees F, releases the PFOA into the air and according to some naturopaths, into your food especially if there is a scratch in your non-stick cookware. Alternative food storage and cooking source suggestions include glassware, stoneware, and enamel coated cast iron.Diana Young, RD, LD, CDEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07613814032098700201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post-64440191548935687912008-02-15T20:46:00.000-05:002008-02-15T20:46:00.000-05:00wow, I really had no idea. Should I get rid of all my teflon pans? (not that I really cook that much, but now I'm nervous to use them!!!)workout mommyhttp://www.workoutmommy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post-258474916598727752008-02-12T09:08:00.000-05:002008-02-12T09:08:00.000-05:00I'm so glad to see someone posting about these dangers. My husband and I have read about them, but it seems it never makes it to mainstream media where most people would hear about it. Thanks for all your efforts to inform us.<BR/>Chriswildcatsthreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15112098077349041518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984293313213981397.post-64693826897570689422008-02-06T17:31:00.000-05:002008-02-06T17:31:00.000-05:00Yes Teflon is toxic! We have two birds so we never use teflon coated pans, well I didn't cook with them even before the birds.<BR/><BR/>It's great that you posted this so maybe others will learn to cook with safe pots and pans, like my mom did.<BR/>RobinRobin Planhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866309291405870334noreply@blogger.com