11/26/2025
~Holiday Cookware That Can Harm You~
We’re heading into a season full of family, fun, and—unfortunately for some—headaches, intestinal distress and pain.
One quiet culprit? Aluminum.
What am I talking about?
Many people cook their holiday meals in aluminum roasting pans and send leftovers home in aluminum containers. If you’ve been following my newsletters and Facebook posts, you know I sound like a broken record about this. But I keep bringing it up because I continue to see it: in the photos you share online (I promise I’m not stalking you!) and in the symptoms that show up in my treatment room afterward.
Please give your family and friends the chance to enjoy a more comfortable and healthier holiday season by choosing alternatives to aluminum roasting pans and cookware.
Yes, those disposable pans seem convenient. But the potential negative effects of aluminum exposure simply aren’t worth the “easy cleanup.” If you feel you must use them, at least line the pan with a double layer of parchment paper to create a barrier between the food and the aluminum. It won’t eliminate exposure entirely, but it can help reduce it.
Common aluminum sources to watch for:
· Roasting pans
· Pie tins
· Cookie sheets
· Stovetop pots and pans
· Canned cranberry sauce
By making this small change, many people notice fewer headaches, sore throats, runny noses, intestinal discomfort, and even back and neck pain.
In our home, we use enamel-over-steel roasting pans, glass baking dishes or stainless steel —durable, safe options that keep all the bodies happier.