Non-Toxic Dad News: December 11, 2025

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Warren Phillips
December 11, 2025

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Hello Non-Toxic Friends!

Is your skillet or pan as kitchen-safe as the label claims? This week, we are taking a closer look Iat the cookware most people use every single day and what is actually safe for a non-toxic kitchen. We break down what you should keep and what you should reconsider to build a kitchen that truly supports your health. Before we get started, check out what we made this week!

What’s happening:

This week, Tuula and Araylah have been turning our home into a little workshop of non-toxic holiday magic. They’ve been stringing together homemade garland using nothing more than a needle, some yarn, and tray after tray of dried orange slices they helped prepare. It is one of those simple projects that fills the house with color and a sense of calm.

Sometimes they mix in cranberries or other natural elements for a pop of red, and the whole thing becomes a beautiful, completely non-toxic decoration for the tree or mantel. Watching them create something by hand, without plastic or synthetic materials, is a reminder of how meaningful the simplest traditions can be.

Stay tuned for our big New Year’s Challenge, launching soon inside the Non-Toxic Living Community, complete with a big prize for one lucky member!! If you have been thinking about joining our community, now is the perfect time. Inside, you get lifetime access to all current and future modules, weekly live calls, deep-dive education on detox, home, and lifestyle, access to our medical advisor, a box of gifts, and a supportive group of people who are walking the same path toward better health. You will also get access to our seasonal guides, early product releases, and all the extra tools we add throughout the year. Interested in being part of something that actually helps you create a healthier home and body?

What’s Really Hiding In Your Underwear?

Most people think about clean food, clean water, and clean products, but almost no one thinks about what’s in the fabric they wear closest to their most sensitive areas.

Here’s the truth:

Conventional underwear can contain 300+ synthetic chemicals, including BPA, phthalates, flame retardants, petroleum-based dyes, and even PFAS forever chemicals. These compounds sit directly against the skin, one of the most absorbent areas of the body, and can be easily absorbed, especially with heat and sweat.

That’s why I made the switch to NADS Underwear, the brand I trust for a safer, cleaner option. Their underwear is made with certified organic cotton, free from toxic dyes and chemical finishing agents, and designed to support skin and hormonal health, not work against it.

It’s one of the simplest and most impactful swaps you can make for daily exposure reduction.

Make the switch to safer underwear

Go to NadsUnder.com and use code NONTOXICDAD for a discount at checkout.

Check out the Non-Toxic Living Podcast, and it is already topping the charts across Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts (ranking #3 in medical in the United States). Based on the conversations we have already released and the dozen more in the pipeline, this podcast is designed to make non-toxic living accessible and practical for everyday families. Guests range from doctors to researchers to health educators, and the conversations go far deeper than surface-level wellness advice.

Topics include food quality, environmental toxins, childhood health, metabolism, fertility, immune resilience, stress physiology, and the hidden factors inside modern homes that affect energy, mood, and long-term health.

Blog Spotlights

Is Your Skillet Really As Safe As You Think?

The pan sitting on your stove can have just as much of an impact on your health as the food on your plate. Cookware materials vary widely, and not all of them are created equal. Some release harmful chemicals when heated, some leach metals into food, and others require careful handling to stay safe. Understanding what’s in your cookware and what happens when it gets hot is an essential part of building a low-toxin kitchen.

Are You Really Getting the Minerals Your Body Depends On?

Many people assume they’re meeting their daily mineral needs simply because they eat “pretty well” or take a multivitamin. The reality is that modern lifestyles, depleted soil, filtered water, high stress levels, and highly processed foods make mineral deficiencies far more common than most people realize.

Is Your Home Quietly Harming Your Health?

Even the coziest home can contain elements that work against your long-term health without showing immediate signs. Indoor environments often trap pollutants more effectively than outdoor spaces, which means the very place meant to restore your energy can slowly chip away at it instead. Taking a closer look at what surrounds you each day is a crucial step toward creating a home environment that supports long-term health rather than undermining it.

The Truth Behind Store-Bought Almond Milk

Almond milk has become a go-to choice for individuals seeking to transition away from dairy, avoid inflammatory ingredients, or simply lighten their daily routine. The marketing makes it look clean, simple, and plant-powered, which is precisely why so many cartons end up in grocery carts without a second thought. But what most people don’t realize is that the almond milk lining store shelves is often far from the homemade alternative they imagine.

Non-Toxic Tip of the Week

What to look for in a Non-Toxic Pan?

If a pan is made with Teflon, it should go straight into the trash because the forever chemicals can contribute to cancer, hormonal disruptions, and a range of health concerns that are never worth the convenience of a no-stick surface.

Ceramic-coated pans are a step up, but the research is still mixed. High heat can cause lead to leach from some coatings, which is not ideal for cookware that often sits on a hot burner.

Stainless steel is the most common option, and if you use it, choosing 18/0 over 18/10 can help reduce nickel exposure, since nickel is a neurotoxin.

Carbon steel and cast iron require a bit more care, yet they remain the preferred non-toxic choices for achieving a natural non-stick surface.

The de Buyer Mineral B Series is a solid option for carbon steel, as its beeswax coating is free of unwanted additives. Pure ceramic is another safe alternative. It is not the best for non-stick cooking, but it is a clean and reliable choice for simple tasks such as sautéing vegetables.

Non-Toxic Recipe of the Week

Non-Toxic Einkorn Christmas Cookies (Monk Fruit Sweetened)

These cut-out cookies combine heirloom einkorn flour with monk fruit sweetener for a clean, traditional holiday cookie that avoids refined sugar while keeping the texture and flavor you expect from a classic Christmas cookie. Einkorn is the original form of wheat, never hybridized, and easier for many people to digest. Monk fruit offers natural sweetness without additives or artificial sweeteners..

Looking for non-toxic stocking stuffers?

Our Non-Toxic Holiday Shopping Guide is officially live and packed with carefully chosen gifts that support health, reduce toxic exposure, and make holiday giving much simpler. Everything inside the guide is curated for families who want meaningful, practical gifts without synthetic fragrances, endocrine disruptors, or questionable materials. If you are looking for safe cookware, clean personal care, toxin-free gifts for kids, or unique stocking stuffers, this guide brings it all together in one place.

You can explore the full guide HERE.

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Before You Go…

As you move into the heart of the holiday season, consider bringing a few simple, non-toxic traditions into your home. Switching to safer cookware can make everyday meals cleaner and healthier. Homemade garland strung with dried oranges or cranberries adds beauty without chemicals or plastic. Einkorn Christmas cookies offer a nostalgic treat made from heirloom ingredients that feel good to share. Small choices like these create a home that feels calmer, more intentional, and truly connected to the spirit of the season.

Warmest Holiday Wishes,

Warren (Non-Toxic Dad)

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