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You must have noticed your grandparents used to cook in an iron kadhai & they led a healthier life than us. Your eating, drinking, lifestyle has a great impact on your overall health.

Benefits of cast iron cookware for cooking, storing food;

Chemical/Synthetic free:

Most of us might not know that non-stick cookware release perfluorocarbons, a chemical that can cause cancer, development problems, liver problem, etc. Whereas, cast iron is free from any chemical or synthetic & hence it’s the best alternative to non-stick pans.

Adds iron to your food:

Many times we might not know that we are suffering from iron deficiency i.e. Anaemia. Cooking in cast iron cookware can help increase iron content in your food by as much as 20 times.

Naturally non-stick:

Your cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned with edible oil by artisans, hence it has a nice sheen that improves with every use. Seasoning gives a natural non-stick feel to the cookware. We have shared tips on cast iron seasoning in a separate article.

Requires less oil for cooking:

Cast iron pre-seasoned requires less oil to cook. It’s a property that makes your food healthier, as too much oil is not good for your liver, kidney & can cause heart problems. Hence cooking with cast iron benefits you by cutting down the fat & cholesterol.

Long Life-span:

Cast iron cookware has been in practice for several years because of its strength and durability. If taken care of properly, cast iron can go for generations. They come with a lifetime warranty as they only get damage if dropped. Hence there might be few people who would be using cast iron utensils inherited by their parents.