Rethinking aluminum foil: Could it be harming your health?
Aluminum foil is a common fixture in our kitchens for a reason. We use it to wrap sandwiches for school or work and to cover various dishes. But is it worth using it for these purposes? An expert sheds light on the matter.
2 December 2024 17:22
Aluminum foil has countless applications. It’s most often used for storing or cooking food, but that's not all. It turns out that how we use it can have a real impact on our health.
Expert warns against using aluminum foil
Aluminum foil has been part of our daily lives for years. We wrap sandwiches, cake, and even leftovers with it. After all, its very pliable form makes it easy to fit around almost any dish. However, this is a huge mistake.
Dr. Zachary Cartwright, a food expert, in an interview with the British magazine "Southern Living," revealed that protecting food with aluminum foil can even lead to food poisoning. This occurs because it doesn’t provide complete protection from oxygen exposure. Improper storage of food can, in turn, contribute to the growth of various bacteria.
How to properly store food?
Experts argue that proper food storage not only positively impacts our health but also our wallets. The best way to do this is in hermetically sealed containers.
Firstly, they are reusable, so we don't have to worry about whether we have foil at home, and secondly, they effectively protect food from oxygen exposure, thus extending its shelf life.
