In article >, Dieter Zakas > wrote:
>Hi, guys!
>
>I seem to recall an article not long ago about research that claims that
>nonstick materials used in cookware can flake off (microscopic pieces, mind
>you), be carried over to the food, and be ingested, and can/will ultimately
>cause Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. This also applied to aluminum
>cookware.
>
>My girlfriend Kelly strongly advocates that I get rid of pots and pans made
>of or with those materials, and get stainless steel or cast iron. My
>question is, just what is the current verdict on that?

The main problem with Al pots and pans is that some foods corrode the
stuff and then you end up with friggin' holes in the things -- and
they're guaranteed to first leak at the most inopportune time.

Cheers, Phred.

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LID