Kitchen Hazards: 3 Common Mistakes Increasing Risk of Fatal Diseases
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News18•21-01-2026, 13:46
Kitchen Hazards: 3 Common Mistakes Increasing Risk of Fatal Diseases
- •Non-stick pans with scratched Teflon coatings can release toxic chemicals, harming the liver and kidneys, especially at high temperatures.
- •Storing or reheating hot food in plastic containers can leach BPA, disrupting hormonal balance and causing long-term health issues.
- •Reusing cooking oil repeatedly generates harmful free radicals, damaging cells, causing digestive problems, and increasing cancer risk.
- •WHO and health organizations warn about harmful chemicals from cooking utensils and food storage methods.
- •Doctors recommend using cast iron, stainless steel, or earthenware for cooking, and glass or steel for food storage.
Why It Matters: Avoid non-stick pans with damaged coatings, plastic containers for hot food, and reusing cooking oil to prevent serious health risks.
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