Padma Bhushan-nominated nutritionist Dr. Archita Mahajan has sounded the alarm—if you haven’t gotten health insurance, at least replace your aluminum pressure cooker with a steel one before Diwali. Cooking in aluminum vessels can poison your body and lead to serious health risks.
Dr. Archita Mahajan, a nutrition dietitian, child care homeopathic pharmacist, and certified yoga teacher honored by the Punjab government, warns that harmful substances leach into food from aluminum cookware, potentially causing cancer. People even wrap food in aluminum foil and heat it in ovens! If you’re going modern, respect science—it clearly states how heating food in aluminum turns it toxic.
Citing history, she notes, “The British fed Indian prisoners aluminum-cooked meals so they’d slowly die from within. It sounds like a joke, but it’s true.” This Diwali, ditch your old aluminum cooker and invest in a steel pressure cooker to keep your family healthy.
Key Dangers of Aluminum Pressure Cookers:
- Leaching Risk: Acidic (tomatoes, lemon) or salty foods cause aluminum to leach into meals, harming health.
- Nutrient Loss: Essential nutrients in food get destroyed during cooking.
- Neurological Issues: Excessive exposure links to brain disorders and other problems.
Precautions (If You Must Use Aluminum):
- Avoid cooking acidic foods.
- Clean regularly to remove food residues.
- Protect non-stick coatings from scratches.
Dr. Mahajan’s message is clear: Prioritize health over tradition. A steel cooker ensures safe, nutritious meals for a longer, healthier life.
