• Before first use, wipe the cookware thoroughly with a soft cloth and then clean it by boiling water inside it. Dry it, coat it with oil, and let it heat for a while on the stove or in the oven. Then, wash the cookware with warm water and coat the inside with oil.
• During use, do not overheat the cookware. The cooking temperature should not exceed 260°C. Also, do not heat it when empty or with oil at high temperature for more than 2 minutes.
• During use, keep the extractor fan on and ensure the area is well-ventilated.
• To avoid scratching the non-stick surface, do not cut food inside the cookware with a knife, do not use metal or sharp objects to stir food, and do not use the cookware as storage for other items.
• Use only kitchen tools made of heat-resistant plastic, silicone, or wood.
• After use, soak the cookware in warm water and then clean it using only the soft side of the sponge.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. For example, do not pour cold water into a hot pan, as it may warp and damage the non-stick surface.

A healthy lifestyle involves not only using foods rich in nutrients but also adhering to all the rules of thermal processing during cooking. For this reason, it is important to purchase high-quality cookware. Today, it is available on the market in a huge variety and differs both in material and design.

There are certain things to consider when choosing cookware.

• Thermal conductivity - Some metals are better conductors of heat than others.
• Durability - Some types of cookware maintain their good appearance and last longer than others. Stainless steel is considered one of the best in this regard.
• Reactivity - Some metals react with certain foods. Aluminum, for example, tends to react with tomatoes and other acidic dishes. This means that your food may actually absorb some of the metal, so be careful with your cookware choices and make sure you know the reactivity of each product.
• Non-stick - If you want a low-fat diet, meaning cooking without adding oil and fats, then a good solution would be to purchase a non-stick pan. This particular pan could be a cast aluminum pan to combine the advantages of cast iron, a non-stick pan without the weight of a cast iron pan.