Richly-Flavored Thai Chicken & Basil Stir Fry

This Asian recipe blends together a variety of flavors to make a richly-flavored and delicious stir fry. You can use your normal light soy sauce and still get a great taste – there is no need for a dark soy sauce that likely contains food coloring & other additives. Best served over a bed of rice, we hope this recipe becomes one of your favorites!

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Slow Cooker – No Lead, No Cadmium, No Heavy Metals

Cooking low and slow is a convenient way of cooking meals, especially because it doesn’t require as much babysitting. Slow-cooked food tends to taste better, too! If you live in the US and are looking to support your local economy, it might be difficult to find a slow cooker that is manufactured entirely in the United States due to how tightly woven companies are with the global trade economy. Then there is the issue of health: what is the healthiest cookware that has no contaminants? Slow cooking tips included!

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How to Soak Beans for Healthy Pressure Cooking

How to Soak Beans for Healthy Pressure Cooking

Beans are protein-rich legumes that can be added to a variety of dishes to give them an extra protein boost. However, preparing beans in a healthy way can sometimes be a challenge, given their long periods of soaking required in order for them to cook faster & healthier. If you have experienced trouble with bean preparation, this article acts as a guide for soaking and cooking dried beans (with recipes!).

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5 Tips on Choosing Eco-Friendly & Cook-Friendly Pots, Pans, and Cookware Sets

Our choice of cookware affects the quality of our food. But did you know that your pots and pans are a contributing factor to the planet’s health, as well? Here are 5 candid tips to help you evaluate cookware for their eco-friendliness, while still being cook-friendly and easy to use.

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Is Silicone Safe for Non-Toxic Cooking?

chemicals and the leaching increases at cooking temperature, especially in presence of oils. Studies have shown siloxanes leaching from silicone nipples in baby bottles and bakeware, and that siloxanes can impair fertility, and are potentially carcinogenic and endocrine disruptors.

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What Does it Mean When A Pan Says it is PFOA Free?

What Does it Mean When A Pan Says it is PFOA Free?

When looking to buy healthy non-stick pans, you may have seen some pans advertising themselves as ‘PFOA Free’. What does this mean? Many people who are looking for healthy & green cookware sets are aware of the devastating effects this chemical can have on both the environment and our body. This article talks about PFOA and its modern substitutes: highlighting their impact on health and the environment. It also offers a truly non-toxic and green alternative for cooking.

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MEC: How to Care, Clean & Make it Last

MEC: How to Care, Clean & Make it Last

You just recently got yourself one or more of MEC’s 100% non-toxic clay pots, the safest pots and pans for cooking. But how do you take care of it? How do you make it last? Thankfully, if you follow these useful tips for cleaning and maintaining your MEC unglazed clay pots, these pots can last you a lifetime. Here is a quick guide for taking care of your healthy cookware:

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Aluminum Foil Toxicity: Why Cooking with Aluminum Foil is Poor for Your Health and a List of Better Alternatives

Aluminum foil is super convenient in the kitchen to use for food preparation and storage. You can use it keep foods such as meats warm and/or moist. You may use a sheet of aluminum foil to wrap up packets of marinated vegetables or fish for the grill, to line a baking sheet, or to cover casseroles in the oven. But is using aluminum foil in such close contact with food and heat safe? Keep reading to discover more.

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Clay Pot Cooking: This Ancient Art & Science is Making a Big Comeback in Modern Kitchens!

Clay Pot Cooking: This Ancient Art & Science is Making a Big Comeback in Modern Kitchens!

Clay pot cooking is an art and science in and of itself! Clay pot cooking might not be the primary method of cooking in our civilization anymore, but it used to be so until a few hundred years ago. When we moved to metal cookware, we lost touch with the numerous health benefits that comes from cooking with clay. Read more here.

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All-Natural Cookware Made in the USA with 8 Amazing Healthy Features You Will Not Find Elsewhere!

Are you looking for the best cookware brand fully made in the USA? Finding locally manufactured products can be incredibly important. This article explains the awesome benefits of Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, a brand that is sourced and manufactured fully in the United States.

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How Safe are Non-Stick Pans, and are there Healthier and Safer Options?

How Safe are Non-Stick Pans, and are there Healthier and Safer Options?

One of the more predominant pieces of cookware on the market is a pan with a non-stick coating. With the natural stickiness of some foods like eggs, sugars, and rices, many opt for this type of coated cookware to make cleanup easy after preparing a meal. We have all seen how some nonstick pans are so good at their job that you can have an egg slide around in the pan as if gliding on air! But are non-stick pans safe? Unfortunately, although nonstick cookware may be extremely convenient, it might not be a healthy choice for our body. This article serves as a guide on commonly used nonstick pots and pans and their health impact as well as presenting the many benefits of a safe and healthy option.

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