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Cooking with Chris

Mar 23, 2022 • 38 tweets • 9 min read • Read on X

TOXIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/PRODUCTS

In this thread, I’ll go over why each product is bad, natural alternatives/brands you can trust, and ways to make things at home if possible

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Before I begin, I just want to say that you do not need to switch every single thing overnight. Being truly healthy is about making small steps over time.

Many of these are very easy/cheap swaps and can be ordered from Amazon.

There is also no reason to stress about it. Do the best you can given the situation you are in.

Please feel free to leave brands in the comments that you trust as well. Also, I am in no way affiliated with ANY of these products listed.

Anyway, let’s begin:

We’ll start in the kitchen.

Nonstick pans get their slippery texture from PFAs and PFCs which are high toxic. When heated, multiple chemicals are released into the air and food, including PFOA which is linked to thyroid disease, cancer, and much more.

IMO, all you need is good quality stainless steel & ceramic pans.

My go to for higher heat is stainless steel. My favorite brand all-clad, which is great quality and will last forever. all-clad.com/d3-stainless-3…

For lower/medium heat, my go to ceramic pan is green life, which is great quality as well. greenlife-cookware.com/collections/fr…

Plastic spatulas and other utensils should be avoided as well. For this, silicone or wood are much safer options.

Soaps/shampoos

Many common soaps and shampoos contain parabens, fragrances, phthalates as well as many other harmful ingredients. These are endocrine disruptors, carcinogens and are toxic to the environment.

My go to body wash is this brand with only a few natural ingredients alaffia.com/products/shea-…

To wash my face, I like to use this jackhenry.co/products/clean…

For shampoo, I use this jackhenry.co/products/clean…

@tallowqueen also makes great homemade soaps you can order here: ynsdcare.com

There are TONS of clean brands out there, just make sure to buy without parabens, fragrances, phthalates, etc.

Here is a great article on making soap at home for a cheaper option healthline.com/health/how-to-…

Next is deodorant.

Most deodorants contain aluminum which blocks your pores from sweating (not good). They also contain parabens & fragrance just like soap, and much more.

My favorite brand of deodorant is this. It is cheaper than most brands as well. acure.com/lavender-cocon…

You can also make your own magnesium spray which works great as deodorant.

Dissolve magneisum chloride flakes in distilled water, and you can optionally add a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Next is lotions/moisturizers.

Most lotions out there contain BHA, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, parabens, and more. Many of these are carcinogenic as well.

The absolute BEST moisturizer out there is tallow balm by @Man_with_a_van Get it here: vanman.shop/products/vanma…

Another great and cheaper option is unrefined shea butter.

Next we’ll move onto dental hygiene.

Many toothpastes contain fluoride, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulphate, propylene glycol and artificial sweeteners, which all can cause adverse health effects.

@Man_with_a_van is back with another great product with his miracle tooth powder: vanman.shop/products/vanma…

A great cheaper option that can be found on amazon is Dr Bronners organic toothpaste shop.drbronner.com/collections/to…

Floss and mouthwash contain many harmful ingredients as well.

A great brand of floss is:

There are many great activated charcoal flosses out there as well.bamboearth.com/collections/ec…

For mouthwash @Man_with_a_van makes another great one with his aloe mouth rinse. vanman.shop/products/vanma…

Moving on to laundry detergent.

Many laundry detergents contain
SLS and SLES, phosphates, formaldehyde, chlorine and more.

Branch basics makes a great laundry kit with a fraction of the ingredients of most detergents out there branchbasics.com/products/laund…

For a cheaper option, you can dilute Dr Bronners castile soap drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2…

Next is bathroom/kitchen cleaners. These are absolutely loaded with harmful ingredients, including phthalates, PERC, anmonia, chlorine, and much more.

Branch basics makes amazing natural cleaners branchbasics.com/products/start…

A cheaper, easy option is simply diluting white distilled vinegar with water and using that as your cleaner/disinfectant.

Moving on to sunscreen. Recently, many the most popular sunscreen brands were recalled due to the carcinogen benzene. Many still contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, and much more.

SPF also blocks the absorption of vitamin D which is very harmful!

I highly recommend not using sunscreen and just going in the shade when you’ve had enough. If that isn’t possible, look for one with the main ingredient zinc oxide, which doesn’t absorb in your skin.

The brand Coola makes a better mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and no parabens, phthalates, or fragrance.

coola.com/collections/mi…

Next is tap/shower water.

For drinking water, ideally you’d use a reverse osmosis filter, but those can be very expensive. If nothing else just try to drink good quality spring water.

Tap water can contain fluoride, chloride and much more. Not only is it important to avoid drinking it, but bathing in it as well.

It absorbs through your skin AND you inhale it while being in a steamy shower.

This is a great product and IMO worth the investment. cymbiotika.com/products/cymbi…

Candles

Most candles are made from a petroleum waste product which creates benzene and toluene when heated, both of which are carcinogens.

Soy candles are ok, but beeswax candles are even better. My go to brand is Big Dipper Wax works bigdipperwaxworks.com

Lastly, polyester clothing/bedding.

Polyester is made from petroleum, which can be very harmful. If you spend all day wearing it and all night sleeping in it, the damage can add up. Switch to organic cotton, linen and silk.

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Potatoes are one of the most delicious, easily digestible and versatile foods on the planet🥔

Here are my 8 favorite ways to cook them:

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Start by peeling and slicing russet potatoes. You can cut them in pretty much any shape you want.

As you’re cutting them, place into a bowl of cold water. Give these a rinse or 2 to get off the excess starch.

Add to a pot with cold water, salt and a splash of white vinegar, then bring to a boil. The vinegar will help prevent the potatoes from falling apart.

You want to boil them until they’re soft, but not completely cooked, otherwise they will really fall apart.

I used a medium sized cut, and boiled them for about 5-6 minutes.

The next and arguably most important step is to drain the water and let them cool completely. A steel wire rack is perfect for this.
The cold potato hitting the hot oil is what will give them that crispy & crunchy texture.

When they are completely cool, it’s time to fry. I’m using duck fat but beef tallow is another great option. The animal fats will give them a nice savory flavor.
Heat your oil to about 350-375 degrees, then add the fries.

Be careful not to overcrowd the oil, otherwise it will cool it down too much. Fry in batches if necessary.

When they are golden crispy, remove and drain on a steel wire rack, just for a minute.
Time to add your seasonings. You want to do this immediately after frying.

I’m making truffle fries so just doing salt, pepper and some truffle oil.

You can add any seasonings you like; cajun seasoning, garlic & rosemary, paprika & garlic powder, etc.

Luxurious Mashed potatoes

Ideally, these will be made with a 3:1 potato:butter ratio. You can use less butter if you want, but this will give you a very rich, luxurious mashed potato.

Leave the butter out so it comes to room temperature.

Start by peeling your russet potatoes and slicing them into even sized chunks.

Rinse them with cold water, then add them to a pot of salted cold water.
Bring to a boil and boil them until they are fully cooked; don’t worry about over cooking them.

Drain the water out, then add them back to the pot.

Mash them with a potato masher (is that what it’s called?? LOL). Once they are roughly mashed, add 1/4 of the butter and continue mashing.

Now it’s time to switch to a whisk, and add another 1/4 of the butter.

Do this 2 more times.

When all the butter is melted in, you can add a splash of steamed milk or half & half. I typically use 1/4 cup of whole milk for 3 pounds of potatoes. Stir well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and you’re done! For added points, you can also add some roasted garlic

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HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT OXTAIL SOUP

Oxtail soup is easily one of the healthiest things you can possibly eat

It’s LOADED with collagen/gelatin, amazing balance of amino acids, nutritious vegetables and is good for the soul

Let's get into it:

What I love about oxtail soup is that you get all the benefits of bone broth without it having to worry about simmering overnight and straining it into a million jars

Although it takes time, it is fool proof!

Here's how we do it:

1. Cleaning the oxtail

This is the first and most important step! If we don’t clean them well, there will be a lot of blood and other gunk that ends up in the final dish

First, add all the oxtail to a large pot, rinse it well, then pour the water out

Cover it with water again, and move to the stove top. Bring to a boil, and let boil for 20-30 minutes

This will get rid of all this gunk and make the final dish much cleaner

After boiling, rinse each piece under cold water and rub any excess gunk off with your hands, then add to a clean pot

I also used a 2 lb neck bone!

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Is your cooking method silently harming you? From steaming to smoking, some techniques are TOXIC!

Here are all the cooking methods from least to most toxic, and simple ways to combat the toxin load:

Steaming: Least Toxic

Steaming uses water vapor at 212°F (100°C) to cook food, avoiding direct contact with high heat or oil. It produces no harmful compounds like HCAs, PAHs, or acrylamide, as it doesn’t involve browning or charring. Steaming preserves nutrients (water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C) better than most methods, especially for vegetables. No added fats or oils reduce the risk of oxidation.

Poaching: Low Toxicity

Poaching involves cooking in liquid (water, broth, or wine) at low temperatures (160–180°F or 71–82°C). Like steaming, it avoids high-heat reactions that form carcinogens. Nutrient retention is high, though some water-soluble vitamins may leach into the cooking liquid (mitigated by using the liquid in dishes).

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To start, let’s clear up a little misconception.

Many people think that the smoke point of a fat is an indicator of how safe it is under heat, but this isn’t the case.

Smoke point is a POOR indicator of how well a fat does under heat.

What matters is the STABILITY of the fat, and there are 3 main factors to consider:

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Cookware can be a major source of toxins and heavy metals if you are using the wrong material at the wrong time

Even brands labeled as “healthy” use greenwashing and are not completely safe

Let’s break it down👇🏼

Let’s start with cookware to avoided altogether:

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