In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be taking a look at different types of cookware. More specifically, we’ll examine why non-stick pans are really a bad idea, and offer some other, healthy cookware options.

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 In the News:

* First-Ever Vegetarian Bunny Café to Open in Australia (http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6753&catId=1)

Here’s what we mention in this episode:
Tim Ferriss (http://fourhourworkweek.com/)

* The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547884591/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0547884591&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=NF4IRSW2SAOKIFJE)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0547884591)
* The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=MHHGP2D5X2MJJTAJ)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307465357)
* The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030746363X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=030746363X&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=NVZLNVQVZQPM4UHN)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=030746363X)

Le Creuset (http://www.lecreuset.com/)

* Le Creuset Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 11-3/4-Inch, Cherry (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4UOTBQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B4UOTBQ&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=TRB4CKOVOKVJMP3Q)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00B4UOTBQ)
* Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish, 10.5 by 7-Inch, Caribbean (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYXOSWM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HYXOSWM&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=FW5L372AVPTKUQXN)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00HYXOSWM)
* Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, Cherry (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076NOI7A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076NOI7A&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=H7U7H4KULPC6FE66)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0076NOI7A)

Pyrex (http://www.pyrex.com/)

* Pyrex Storage 10-Piece Set, Clear with Blue Lids (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005B8K5/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005B8K5&linkCode=as2&tag=vegezen-20&linkId=WFM3IKISS5NKY2OQ)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=vegezen-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005B8K5)

Resources Used for this Episode

* 9 Non-Toxic Cookware Brands for Safe and Healthy Home Cooking (http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/green-home/9-non-toxic-cookware-brands-safe-and-healthy-home-cooking/)
* Creating a Healthy Kitchen: Guide to Natural Cookware (http://mightynest.com/learn/getting-started/healthy-living-guides/creating-a-healthy-kitchen-guide-to-natural-cookware)
* Healthy Home Tips: Tip 6 - Skip the non-stick to avoid the dangers of Teflon (http://www.ewg.org/research/healthy-home-tips/tip-6-skip-non-stick-avoid-dangers-teflon)