Why talk about utensils?
One of the first, simple steps you can take towards your transformative wellness journey is to invest in your everyday utensils. Food is "live" energy providing vital life force or prana and hence should be cooked and eaten only in utensils that enhance its quality and not take away from it.
Do You know about your everyday food materials?
Steel's Neutrality:
Aluminum's Reactivity:
Steel's Neutrality:
While generally considered safe, steel is often seen as a neutral metal that doesn't actively contribute to the energetic or therapeutic qualities of food in the same way that brass and bronze do. It lacks the specific trace minerals believed to interact beneficially with the body.
Non-Stick Concerns:
Aluminum's Reactivity:
Steel's Neutrality:
Non-stick cookware, particularly those coated with Teflon (PTFE) and similar polymers, has raised health concerns due to the potential release of harmful perfluorinated chemicals, especially at high temperatures or when the surface is scratched. These chemicals have been linked to various health issues.
Aluminum's Reactivity:
Aluminum's Reactivity:
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Aluminum is a highly reactive metal. When food, especially acidic or alkaline items, comes into contact with aluminum cookware or utensils, it can leach into the food. Ingestion of aluminum has been linked to various health issues, including neurological problems and bone weakness.
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Melamine is a plastic material often used for eating due to its durability and affordability. However, melamine can release formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, especially when used for long periods or when it comes into contact with acidic foods.
Plastic's Chemical Leaching:
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Plastic's Chemical Leaching:
Plastic, especially when used long term, can leach various chemicals, including phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) or its substitutes, into food and drinks. These chemicals are endocrine disruptors and have been linked to a range of health problems.
Brass and Bronze:
Melamine's Formaldehyde Concerns:
Plastic's Chemical Leaching:
From a Vedic perspective, the energetic properties of the utensils influence the food and, consequently, the individual. Brass and bronze have specific energetic qualities that promote balance, which are lacking in the more inert nature of steel or the potentially imbalanced nature of synthetic non-stick coatings.
Slow but Transformative impact of brass and bronze
Balancing the Doshas:
Brass, Bronze and Copper are considered sattvic metals that help balance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), promoting overall well-being.
Improved Digestion:
Brass and Bronze utensils can help balance the pH level of the stomach, which is essential for maintaining healthy gut flora and ensuring efficient digestion.
Chemical-Free Food:
Unlike modern cookware, brass and bronze are free of harmful chemicals, ensuring that your meals remain uncontaminated.
Immunity Boosting:
Trace minerals in these metals such as copper, zinc and tin, help regulate blood pressure, minimise the risk of heart disease. and are known for their immune-boosting properties.
Reduced Fat:
The unique thermal conductivity of these metals allows for more even cooking, which helps in breaking down the fat in the food more efficiently.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
Brass and Bronze help reduce inflammation in the body, offering relief from pain and discomfort associated with inflammatory conditions.
Skin and Intellect:
Using these utensils daily helps to restore skin health, slow down the aging process and boost mental health and intelligence.
Enhanced Taste:
They impart a subtle and pleasant flavor to the food due to the trace minerals getting transferred.