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Consumer fraud alert: Swiss Diamond non-stick cookware made with same chemical as Teflon

Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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Comments found on various online retailers through a Google search for "Swiss Diamond cookware.") The pans are also characterized as, "One of the most durable cookware lines on the market today. Their superior non-stick coating is able to withstand the abuse of metal utensils and dishwashers." The NextTen catalog (www.NextTen.com) specifically implies that Swiss Diamons pans contain no Teflon: "Ordinary non-stick surfaces can't handle those high cooking temperatures. They start to break down and degrade on some stovetops.
After years of eating out of Teflon cookware and ingesting how many pounds of Teflon over the years, I have finally seen cookware that lives up to the name of nonstick. Instead of using Pam spray or butter on old used Teflon frying pans, I can now cook without butter, (or maybe just a touch of butter, I still love the taste) and get a perfect egg. Throw away all those old wooden utensils. You can now use metal spatula's or that old spoon to stir the pot without getting hollered at for scratching the pans. My wife is happy so I'm happy and cleanup is a snap.
The marketing of Swiss Diamond cookware heavily emphasizes "diamonds" while seemingly going out of its way to avoid mentioning Teflon or PTFE chemicals. It appears to give consumers the impression that they are "cooking on diamonds." Consumers are being widely misled into believing that this product is an alternative to Teflon when, in reality, it's made of the same thing as Teflon! Swiss Diamond pans are being marketed by some of the best-known retailers and catalog companies in the world, including Amazon.com, NextTen catalog and hundreds of others.
There's a strict avoidance of the word Teflon in all the promotional literature I've seen on Swiss Diamond cookware. Teflon isn't on the product box and, in fact, the SwissDiamond.com website insists the product contains no Teflon whatsoever! From the company's FAQ documents at http://www.swissdiamond.com/faq/faq.html (click thumbnail on the right to view the screen capture yourself): Question: Does Swiss Diamond surface contain “TEFLON”? Answer: NO!
The pans are also characterized as, "One of the most durable cookware lines on the market today. Their superior non-stick coating is able to withstand the abuse of metal utensils and dishwashers." The NextTen catalog (www.NextTen.com) specifically implies that Swiss Diamons pans contain no Teflon: "Ordinary non-stick surfaces can't handle those high cooking temperatures. They start to break down and degrade on some stovetops. Even the EPA is studying the potential dangers in the toxic breakdown of the most famous non-stick surface.
As part of an investigative story for NewsTarget, I searched the web for Teflon alternatives and eventually stumbled across a line of cookware from a company called Swiss Diamond, which claimed their pans were made of diamonds and contained no Teflon. I purchased one of the pans and put it to the test. This article is about what I discovered with the Swiss Diamond pans.

Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You

Andreas Moritz
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The temperature generated inside the cookware is much less of what is required for boiling water, yet the food cooks much faster than with ordinary cookware. There is also no need to keep checking on the food. In fact, if you do, the cooking process will be interrupted and will take longer than necessary. While the food is being cooked, you can prepare other foods, such as salad. Within 20 minutes you can serve a meal consisting of three cooked items, such as vegetables, rice and beans. A light evening meal consisting of vegetables or a vegetable soup can be fixed in a matter of 10 minutes.

More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease

Kevin Trudeau
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They didn't care that by selling this cookware virtually millions of people could potentially come down with cancer as a direct result of using this cookware. Are you outraged? I am outraged. Take your Teflon and send it back to DuPont; demand a full refund. To join this class action suit go to NaturalCures.com. DuPont, of course, denies all the allegations. The bottom line: if you want to be healthy, throw away all nonstick cookware. Remember, science is not better than nature. ANTIBIOTICS I want to start with the bottom line—never, ever, ever take antibiotics unless you are about to die.

Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You

Andreas Moritz
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The temperature generated inside the cookware is much less of what is required for boiling water, yet the food cooks much faster than with ordinary cookware. There is also no need to keep checking on the food. In fact, if you do, the cooking process will be interrupted and will take longer than necessary. While the food is being cooked, you can prepare other foods, such as salad. Within 20 minutes you can serve a meal consisting of three cooked items, such as vegetables, rice and beans. A light evening meal consisting of vegetables or a vegetable soup can be fixed in a matter of 10 minutes.

More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease

Kevin Trudeau
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The only issue is did DuPont lie in a massive attempt to continue to sell their product':' This is the point: everyone knew that these products cause cancer, and the executives of DuPont lied about it because they were only interested in selling the cookware and making the hundreds of millions of dollars in profits. They didn't care that by selling this cookware virtually millions of people could potentially come down with cancer as a direct result of using this cookware. Are you outraged? I am outraged. Take your Teflon and send it back to DuPont; demand a full refund.
Do not use nonstick cookware. Cast Iron is an excellent option, check local stores www.castironcookware.com Le Creuset www.lecreuset.com/usa (877) 273-8738 Carbon steel cookware Atlanta Fixture and Sales Co. (search for 7915589) www.atlantafixture.com (800)282-1977 14. Eat only organic, kosher meat, and poultry. Damar Farms www.damarfarms.com (715) 563-2333 Natural Acres www.naturalacres.com (717) 692-1000 Dakota Beef Company www.dakotabeefcompany.com (800) 282-1977 Pampa's Pride Meats www.pampaspride.com (598-42) 493-940 Bison Slanker's Grass-Fed Meats www.texasgrassfedbeef.
They didn't care that by selling this cookware virtually millions of people could potentially come down with cancer as a direct result of using this cookware. Are you outraged? I am outraged. Take your Teflon and send it back to DuPont; demand a full refund. To join this class action suit go to NaturalCures.com. DuPont, of course, denies all the allegations. The bottom line: if you want to be healthy, throw away all nonstick cookware. Remember, science is not better than nature. ANTIBIOTICS I want to start with the bottom line—never, ever, ever take antibiotics unless you are about to die.

Health Begins in the Colon

Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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Your body can be exposed to toxic metals from cosmetics, medicine, herbal supplements, hygiene products, dental fillings, vaccines, food and beverage storage, cookware, paints, cigarettes, and more. We're exposed to heavy metal toxins via ingestion, inhalation, and skin or eye contact. Once in the body, heavy metals multiply the production of harmful free radicals (by up to one million times) and cause deadly chain reactions. Heavy metals poison the body, impairing the function of cells, tissues, and organs, and can ultimately lead to cancer and countless other diseases. Warning!
Avoid aluminum, Teflon®-coated, copper, and stainless steel (inferior grades contain Nickel to reduce costs) cookware.35 • Avoid heating beverages such as water and coffee in the microwave. After looking at the evidence of toxicity involved in modern food processing, production, and preparation, you may be thinking it's a lost cause trying to eat healthy. It's not, though. You can control the amount of toxins you ingest from food by applying positive changes to your daily habits. You don't have to put all of my suggestions in place today.
See "Cookware", "Heat Therapy", "Heavy Metals", and "Ion Foot Baths" in the Resources section. Eliminating Intestinal Toxins from Radiation Is radiation harmful to humans? Normally, you can't see it, smell it, taste it, hear it, or feel it, so what's so bad about it? Even though radiation is intangible, its a very real danger. Typically, radiation seems to be a threat only in the context of large-scale events (e.g. nuclear bomb blasts) that produce enough radiation to damage or destroy body tissues immediately.

The Autoimmune Epidemic

Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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Teflon is manufactured with a chemical known as per-fluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA—as are other nonstick cookware, car parts, flooring, computer chips, phone cables, Stainmaster carpet guard, upholstery, clothing, grease-resistant french fry boxes, and disposable coffee cups like the ones you get at your local coffee shop. PFOA can also now be found in blood samples of 96 percent of people in the United States. It does not break down in the environment and has a half-life of 4.4 years in humans.

Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You

Andreas Moritz
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The average person absorbs anywhere from 10 to 100 mg of aluminum every day through aluminum cookware, baking soda, antacids, and numerous other sources. And although the cause of Alzheimer's disease remains unclear, research indicates that aluminum toxicity may be one of the primary culprits. A natural deodorant stone costs only about $10 and lasts at least two to five years. It works wonderfully and has no nasty side effects. When you check the ingredient list of a deodorant stone, don't get alarmed when you see the word "alum" written there.

Health Begins in the Colon

Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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Ingestion of foods heated in aluminum cookware is also believed to contribute to inflammation of the digestive tract. Moderate use of antacids has been linked to health problems, as many of these medicines contain aluminum hydroxide—a toxic compound. Aluminum hydroxide stresses the digestive system and can disrupt healthy bowel function. Can you believe the FDA fights every day to limit your access to natural health supplements yet approves literally thousands of these poisonous products for sale?

Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You

Andreas Moritz
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Basic Rules of Cooking with Waterless Cookware: > Always use the right pan Select the pan the food will most nearly fill, as air pockets created by "too large for the food quantity" pans may destroy vitamins, dry your foods and possibly burn them. > Rinse prepared fruits and vegetables Rinsing in cold water and then draining is important for two reasons: it removes harmful chemicals and allows water to cling to the food, combining with the natural juices to cook in its own steam. You may add spices, salt, vegetable bouillon, oil or butter, salt, coconut milk or other ingredients.
Perhaps the easiest, most efficient and healthy method of cooking involves the use of Waterless Stainless Steel cookware. (See details in section 9 of Chapter 7). Note: Vegetables should be cooked until exactly tender, not too little, and not too much. Both overcooked and semi-cooked vegetables may generate toxins, bloating and dullness. Stage C Grain foods, such as basmati rice, bulgur wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat, Kasha, millet, whole wheat couscous, quinoa, amaranth, Chia, whole wheat pasta, or other grains. Proper digestion of grain foods requires fat (oil, butter or ghee).
With waterless cookware, the control is never on higher than medium heat. > Get a vapor seal Start the cooking process on medium heat until the steam control valve whistles in the open position. Then turn the heat down to low or simmer and close the valve. After you do this, the lid will form an airtight heat seal. When cooking watery type food such as apples and cabbage, it takes about three minutes to create a water seal. More solid food such as potatoes and carrots take about five minutes for the lid to seal after turning the heat to low and closing the steam control valve.

Health Begins in the Colon

Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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Boil water on the range using only non-toxic cookware. 5. Television - Sitting too close (within 6 feet) to the television exposes the body to high levels of EMF's. Place a Safe Space™ clearing device in the room with the TV you use most commonly. Reduce TV and video game time to 2 hours daily if possible. Spend more time enjoying nature instead of watching TV. 6. Electric can opener - Unbelievably, this is one of the riskiest devices as it emits an extremely high field of radiation. Throw your electric can opener away and replace it with a handheld opener.

Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality

KC Craichy
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CDOKWARE, FOOD PREPARATION, AND FOOD STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Quality cookware helps you maintain good health and, in some cases, even enhances flavor. It's also useful to know the foods that most quickly react to plastic storage containers and to aluminum and cast-iron cookware. A vitreous enamel cooking surface is completely hygienic and impervious to acids and other chemicals. Not only does it provide superior cooking functions, it is perfect for foods that require marinating or for storage (raw or cooked) in the refrigerator or freezer.

Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power

Mark Schapiro
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Others she discovered: a family of perfluorinated chemicals that are used as stain and water repellents for clothing and furniture and in nonstick cookware, and are known carcinogens; and artificial musk aromas contained in perfumes and soaps made from a synthetic substance called galaxolide, that scientists claim can reduce the ability of the body to expel other toxins. Ms. Bruno had spoken with her doctor back in Italy about her chemical burden, and the doctor had shared her concerns of declining fertility rates among many women she was seeing, and their possible links to chemical exposure.

Health Begins in the Colon

Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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Replace aluminum cookware with silicone bake ware and utensils, Le Creuset®, Range Kleen, cast iron, surgical stainless steel, or lead-glaze free terra cotta. Avoid drinking beverages in aluminum cans also. • Cleanse your body of toxins. Perform an intestinal cleanse (see Chapter 5—The Oxygen Colon Cleanse) plus 3 consecutive liver and gallbladder cleanses (see Chapter 12— LVer, Gallbladder, Parasite and Heavy Metal Cleansing) to flush out stored toxic metals from your system. • Consume only fish with the lowest possible levels of mercury.

Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power

Mark Schapiro
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Among them were the perfluorinated substances used in nonstick cookware and plastic packaging, and those PBDE flame retardants that Europe had proposed banning at the POPS conference. One could easily imagine that in nineteen years those infants would have a similar toxic load to that of Eleonora Bruno today.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide

Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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Avoid making tea in cookware made from aluminum and copper, which are soft metals that tend to erode and may also have neurotoxic effects on the body. The best choices for kettles and other tea-making equipment are glass, cast iron, stainless steel, and enamel. Simply bring a cup of cold water to a boil, and remove it from the heat. Add about one heaping teaspoon of herb tea per cup of water, cover and allow it to steep for ten to twenty minutes. To make a more medicinal blend, use up to one ounce of herbs per pint of water. Allow the herbs to steep for twenty minutes to several hours.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal

Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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COOKWARE Do not use aluminum or coated nonstick cookware. Instead, do your cooking in stainless steel, iron, glass, or ceramic (such as CorningWare) cookware. DRIED FRUIT Instead of commercial varieties of dried fruit, such as prunes and apricots, buy organically grown, unsulfured ones that contain no preservatives. FLOUR In the place of refined white flour, substitute whole-wheat flour, rye flour, corn flour, oat flour, rice flour, or wholewheat pastry flour.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide

Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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Other Uses Horsetail is fibrous and has been used to polish wood, arrowheads, cookware, and metals. The powdered stems were once placed in moccasins or shoes to prevent foot cramps from traveling long distances. The Missouri Indians wove the plant into mats. Horsetail tea is used to water plants as a nourishing tonic and to strengthen those susceptible to mildew and blight such as roses and tomatoes.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life!

David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Do not cook tomatoes with aluminum cookware because their acid will interact with the metal and may cause the aluminum to leech into the food. • Add sliced tomatoes to your sandwiches and salads. • Make salsa, soups, or add tomato juice to rice to make Spanish rice. My dad says you have to let a pasta sauce cook for at least an hour so the sauce clings to the pasta. This recipe contains seven powerhouse foods. ingredients: Noni's Marinara Sauce by Arthur Grotto Servings: 8 four-ounce servings • Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: At least 1 hour.

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