Dr Sethi suggests throwing away plastic cooking utensils immediately. As per his post, over time these can degrade, especially when exposed to high heat releasing harmful chemicals like BPA. It is also stated that BPA (Bisphenol A) and plastic cooking utensils highlight potential health risks primarily due to chemical leaching when plastics are heated. It is said that when exposed to heat or acidic foods, BPA can enter into food and beverages, leading to issues like infertility, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of certain cancers.Healthy alternatives: He suggests opting utensils made from safer materials such as stainless steel, silicone, or bamboo.
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