Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty? Here’s Why That’s a Waste (and How to Fix It)

You swapped soda for sea moss, started shopping at the farmer’s market, and you can pronounce “chlorella” without flinching. You, my friend, are eating clean. But what about how you’re cooking?

Because if you’re tossing that organic kale in a pan coated with mystery chemicals and flipping it with a plastic spatula that’s seen hotter days than your AirPods in the sun—well, we need to talk.

Clean Eating Starts with Clean Cooking

We put so much energy into what we eat—but not nearly enough into what we cook it in. Here's the wild truth: many common pans, utensils, and storage containers are quietly undoing your efforts by leaching toxins into your food. Yikes.

That nonstick pan with the peeling surface? Probably releasing PFAS, aka “forever chemicals.” The plastic spatula you use on the daily? It could be breaking down into microplastics and sneaking into your stir-fry.

Clean eating isn’t just about avoiding processed food. It’s also about removing hidden toxins from your kitchen. That’s where cast iron, safe utensils, and glass storage swoop in like the health heroes they are.

Cast Iron: The Ultimate Kitchen Armor

There’s a reason your grandma still swears by her cast iron skillet—it’s not just nostalgia, it’s science.

• No chemical coatings: Unlike traditional nonstick pans, cast iron doesn’t have synthetic chemicals like PTFE or PFOA. Just metal and seasoning. That’s it.

• Iron boost: Cooking acidic or wet foods like tomatoes in cast iron can actually increase the iron content of your meals. That’s a natural supplement right there.

• Naturally nonstick (when seasoned): With proper seasoning—just a thin layer of oil baked into the surface—it becomes slick enough to cook eggs, sauté veggies, or sear meat without sticking.

• Longevity: With proper care, cast iron lasts forever. One pan, endless meals, no toxins.

  
  

  Turasona Tip: When you get a new cast iron pan, season it with avocado oil (high smoke point!) and toss it in the oven at 450°F for an hour. Boom. You just created your own non-toxic nonstick surface.

Utensils That Respect the Iron Throne

Now that you’ve got the holy grail of cookware, don’t go stabbing it with toxic tools. Cast iron deserves utensils that won’t scratch it—or your health.

• Wooden utensils: Gorgeous, naturally antimicrobial, and easy on your skillet. Plus, no plastic melting into your frittata.

• Silicone tools: Heat-resistant, flexible, and safe. Just make sure you’re buying high-quality, food-grade silicone.

• Stainless steel: Great for heavy lifting, but be gentle—no scraping unless you're deglazing!

Smart Swap: Ditch your dollar-store spatulas. Upgrade to a sleek olive wood spoon or a heat-resistant silicone turner. Your food (and your hormones) will thank you.

Glass Storage: Because Plastic Isn’t Just a Microwave No-No

You just meal-prepped like a boss—organic rainbow veggies, wild-caught salmon, homemade sauces—and then... you tossed it all in plastic containers?

Here's the truth: even BPA-free plastics can degrade over time, especially with heat. That means microwaving your leftovers might be dosing them with microplastics.

Glass is where it’s at:

• Doesn’t leach toxins

• Doesn’t stain (goodbye turmeric streaks!)

• Microwave, dishwasher, freezer safe

• Looks way cuter stacked in your fridge

Pro Tip: Get glass containers with locking lids and silicone seals. They’re airtight, leak-proof, and perfect for storing that bone broth you finally mastered.

Bottom Line: Don’t Undermine Your Wellness

You’re doing the work—investing in your health, leveling up your diet, and nourishing your body. So don’t let something as basic as a frying pan cancel all that out.

The kitchen is your lab. Your tools matter. Choosing non-toxic cookware, utensils, and storage isn’t just bougie wellness talk—it’s basic self-respect.

So go ahead: keep that turmeric tonic on deck. Just cook it in a seasoned cast iron pan, stir it with a wooden spoon, and store it in a glass jar. ✨

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Want My Kitchen Staples List?

From my favorite cast iron skillet to the glass containers I can’t live without—I’m dropping my full list of trusted non-toxic kitchen tools.

• Everyday Pan I HATE long handles, cast iron is heavy so 2 handles for the win!

• Dutch Oven from sauce to bread this is my favorite and again the handle is fantastic

• Roasting Pan remember how hot you can heat cast iron? yeah thats why

• Griddle this is carbon steel so think cast iron with perks (also a great cookie sheet)

• Bulk food storage Keep your rice in a healthy and beautiful container

• Leftovers + Food Prep keeping your food fresh in the fridge or freezer

• Wood Utensils just trust on this