I think this study shouldn’t mean we abandon our non-stick cookware – but we should keep on top of the current data and by now, more research into this subject should be initiated.

This study is one of the first to explore the effects of long-term exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids – which can be found even in dust. Or microwave popcorn. Or food packaging. So it’s not just about non-stick foodware, it’s about the chemicals that we use to produce, package and prepare our foods.

As a pet owner, one thing that bothers me is people using nonstick pans (such as tefal pans) when they have pet birds. Without proper ventilation, these pans can actually harm or kill birds, as the fumes they let off whilst heating are very toxic. To make sure my birds will be okay, I prefer to use a heavy cast iron pan – they may be expensive to buy at first, but an investment in a Le Creuset pan will soon pay off – they do last forever.

But now, a company form the Netherlands developed an alternative that is much more resilient than other “green” non-stick cookware.

They use N² Technology (what a fancy-shmanzy name, huh?) and to put it short: it’s better.

It’s the first time that such a high-quality eco-friendly non-coating cookware is launched to the mass-market – you’ll be able to get it at your local Walmart store soon.