People from all walks of life are now starting to take care of their health. We are now more conscious of our health, especially since obesity is considered one of the top killers of our generation. Many Americans have made a conscious effort to minimize fat intake, and the culinary industry recognizes this. That's why there are so many types of non-stick cookware.
Gone are the days where all recipes are started with a big dollop of butter or a big splash of cooking oil. There are two major words to describe how non-stick pots and pans can benefit our health - less fat. One cup of oil has 1,909 calories while a cup of unsalted butter has 1628 calories. If you cut down your use of just these two fats in your daily cooking, several hundred calories will be saved.
Non Stick Cookware
A non-stick surface requires no oil. Oil's properties prevent food from sticking to traditional cookware and often food needs oil to enhance its flavor. However, we tend to use more oil than necessary to make sure it doesn't stick. Don't get me wrong, our body needs some fat or else our skin will dry out and we will have lots of wrinkles. Make sure you have a bottle of olive oil in your cupboard. Research has shown over and over again that it's the healthiest. But, too much of these calories can also affect our body negatively.
Cooking foods like chicken and fish on stainless steel definitely requires fat but adding excessive fat takes away from the healthy qualities of these lower calorie foods. Non-stick pots and pans are a must for low fat cooking.
Non-stick pans also mean easy clean up. Because food doesn't stick, it usually just takes a little bit of hot soapy water to wash them. A sponge will wipe away any residue and then you'll be ready to rinse it with hot water. Never use a steel wool or a scouring pad. They can cause abrasions that damage the surface, but newer non stick surfaces have been developed in the past few years that are very scratch resistant.
Although there is an ongoing debate on whether the chemical properties of the traditional non-stick pan are dangerous to one's health, a direct link to non-stick pans has never been established. And, newer non stick surfaces developed the last few years based on ceramic and diamond coatings have removed or replaced these unwanted chemicals.
Just like with any other cookware, proper care will make sure that your cookware will work for you and not against you. A quality non-stick pan will come with a booklet on how to properly use it and care for it. Make sure to read it to fully enjoy the benefits of a non-stick cooking.
Non stick cookware is a key tool for healthier meals because it allows us to take fat out of our diet. The side benefits are that it makes things easier to use and to clean. What could be better than that?
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Anolon Professional Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature
- 2-, 3-quart lidded saucepans; 4-, 8-quart lidded stockpots; 4-quart steamer insert; 5-quart lidded saute; 10-inch skillet
- Made of hard-anodized aluminum; coated with exceptionally durable nonstick
- Riveted, stainless-steel, stay-cool handles oven-safe to 500 degrees F
- Glass lids permit monitoring cooking progress without releasing heat
- Dishwasher safe, though handwashing recommended; limited lifetime warranty
Anolon Professional Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set Overview
Anolon Professional 12-Piece Nonstick Hard-Anodized Cookware SetAnolon Professional Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set Specifications
Harder than steel and coated inside with DuPont's exceptionally durable, three-layer Autograph nonstick, the pots and pans in this 12-piece set outfit a kitchen with cookware that's rugged enough for everyday use and looks great on the stovetop or in open storage. Made of hard-anodized aluminum, the pots and pans heat quickly and evenly without hot spots, resist scratching and denting, and are oven-safe to 500 degrees F. Hollow, 18/10 stainless-steel handles polished to a mirror finish stay cool on the stove and are riveted for durability. Handles and rims on tempered-glass lids match the handles in looks and permit cooking to be monitored without releasing heat.The set consists of 2-quart and 3-quart saucepans with lids; a 4-quart saucepot with lid; a 5-quart sauté pan with lid; an 8-quart stockpot with lid; a 4-quart stainless-steel steamer insert; and a 10-inch skillet. Anolon Professional cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects, and lids are guaranteed against breakage for a lifetime. --Fred Brack
What's in the Box
2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 4-quart saucepot with lid, 5-quart sauté pan with lid; 8-quart stockpot with lid, 4-quart steamer insert, 10-inch skillet
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