Cut the Grease Without the Toxins
When you are facing a stovetop with a buildup of baked-on grease, don’t turn to commercial oven and stovetop cleaners - that is like cleaning with poison.
Instead, try baking soda. Just sprinkle
baking soda on your stovetop, let it sit for
five minutes and then scour the surface with
either steel wool or scrubber. For the
stubborn spots that refuse to be removed,
try spraying this mixture on: mix
dishwashing liquid, borax, and warm water
together; let it sit for 20 minutes, and
then scour it.
Microwave: Nothing to Rave About
People in the U. S. think microwaves are an
ingenious time-saving device and wonder how
anyone ever lived without one. Think again!
Microwaves use super-fast particles to literally radiate the contents of water inside food and bring it to boil. Not only has microwave use been linked to causing infertility in men, but it also denatures many of the essential proteins in the food making them virtually indigestible.
If you must, use the low setting just to
heat the foods. Or better yet, get a small
toaster oven or steam oven and warm your
foods. Take your time and warm up your food
in a safe and healthy way.
Poisonous Pots and Pans
Are your pots and pans poisoning you? If you
are using copper or aluminum cookware, they
might be. These metals interact with heat
and food, and leach into your diet;
gradually these will accumulate in your
body, sometimes reaching the point of
toxicity.
Toxic levels of aluminum have been linked to memory loss, headaches, indigestion, and brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. High levels of copper can debilitate the immune system and enable cancer cells to proliferate.
After scouring with abrasives, even stainless steel can release small amounts of toxic metals like chromium and nickel. Nonstick pans - although convenient in the kitchen - contain Teflon, a plastic that in recent years has been linked to immune disorders and possible cancer conditions.
My suggestion is to use cookware with
porcelain enamel coating or made of glass,
cast iron, or lead-free, terra-cotta clay.
Bad News About Canned Goods
In today’s industrialized world, it is more
important than ever to search out fresh
food, as much for the health benefits of
locally grown produce as for the health
dangers presented by the alternative.
Canned foods, though easier to use than cooking from scratch, are a threat to your health. The substance bisphenol A, used to line food cans, is classified as an endocrine disruptor, a compound that can act like a hormone when it enters the human system.
Scientists have discovered that exposure
to these chemicals can contribute to
prostate cancer, breast cancer, cystic
ovaries, and endometriosis.
I hope you receive the longevity rewards
that come from making over your kitchen! I
invite you to visit often and share your own
personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live
happy!
—Dr. Mao