When Cooking, Avoid Products Made From:

When cooking, do NOT use products that are:

• Aluminum
• Teflon coated
• Non-stick pots and pans

Why? They May Be Carinogenic...

Moreover, 1.) the original companies no longer produce these materials (because of ethical/environmental concerns), 2.) you can't recycle them, and3.)  there are EPA warnings about their use. Be especially worried if the material is scratched or flakes off, because the material may enter your system and stick there!

Instead use:

• Stainless steel
• Enamel cast iron
• Cast iron
• Glass
• Ceramic
• Copper
• Silicone

Why drive the speed limit? (Hubby are you reading?)

Sticking to the 65 mile-per-hour speed limit improved the fuel economy of your car by almost 15%. This also reduces car emissions and saves the average driver $200 on gas each year. 


Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas! The Union of Concerned Scientists say that droppin gform 70 to 60 mph improves fuel efficiency by an average of 17% . Dropping from 75 to 55 mph improves it by 30%!

If you need more convincing, check out the "I drive 55" campaign and documentary. Sammy Hagar couldn't do it, but you can!

Additional Information: 

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-08-17-Drive-55_N.htm