Are Forever Chemicals in Cookware Sabotaging Your Hormone Health and Metabolism? | Ep 359

Get Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off plus a complete guide on cookware materials and safety at: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Do you cook with nonstick pans, microwave with plastic containers, or wonder about materials you drink out of? Learn about the science behind 3 major categories of chemical exposure from cookware and food packaging: microplastics, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), and plasticizers like BPA. While avoiding fear-mongering, we discuss legitimate concerns about how these compounds might affect hormones, inflammation, and long-term health when exposure accumulates over time. Plus, learn practical steps to minimize exposure without losing your mind over every container in your kitchen. Main Takeaways: Microplastics from scratched cookware and PFAS from nonstick coatings are legitimate concerns worth addressing through simple swaps The "dose makes the poison" cumulative exposure over time matters more than occasional contact Easy wins include replacing scratched nonstick pans, using glass containers for microwaving, and choosing ceramic or stainless steel cookware Your body's detoxification systems are enhanced by the same foundational health practices we always discuss (strength training, quality nutrition, adequate sleep) Timestamps: 0:02 - 3 categories of chemical exposure from cookware 3:20 - Microplastics 5:21 - PFAS "forever chemicals" 6:56 - Plasticizers, BPA, and aluminum leaching 8:38 - How these exposures might affect you 10:38 - Recommended cookware 14:46 - Should you be concerned? 19:25 - 3 levels of kitchen safety 21:30 - Avoiding food safety anxiety 22:17 - Recap for cookware, storage, and water Try Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off - Swiss-engineered ceramic coating with removable handles, no PFAS, no Teflon: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram