GP warns patient (41): "you cook every day in toxic substances that build up in your body"
And why the RIVM confirms that PFAS is in the blood of virtually all Dutch people, including children.
- What PFAS is and why they’re called “forever chemicals”
- Why your air fryer, pans, and baking dishes probably contain PFAS
- What PFAS does to your hormones, thyroid, and immune system
- The device 200,000+ Dutch people now use to cook PFAS-free
It started with fatigue. Just tired. Always tired. I thought: that’s just part of it when you’re 41, working full-time, and have two kids.
But it got worse. Headaches. Bad skin. My cycle was irregular. I didn’t feel like myself anymore. So I went to the GP.
She ordered blood tests. Thyroid. Hormones. Iron. Everything. And when she discussed the results, she said something I’ve never forgotten:
"Your PFAS levels are elevated. We’re seeing that more and more. It’s in the blood of virtually all Dutch people. And one of the biggest sources is your cookware."
I didn’t even know what PFAS was. I cooked in my air fryer every day. I thought I was being healthy. Less oil, less fat. But the coating inside my air fryer? It was releasing toxic substances into my family’s food every day.
And I didn’t know.
So what exactly is PFAS?
PFAS stands for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. There are more than 10,000 variants. They’re called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down. Not in nature. Not in your body. They build up. Year after year.
They’re in non-stick coatings (Teflon), inside air fryers, in clothing, in food packaging. But the biggest daily source for most people? The cookware and kitchen appliances you cook with every day.
⚠️ The RIVM confirms: PFAS is in the blood of virtually all Dutch people. In children, the concentration is often higher than in adults. The half-life in the body is 4 to 8 years. That means: what you take in today will still be half in your blood 4 years from now.
What PFAS does to your body
After my consultation with my GP, I started researching. I read everything. RIVM reports. University research. Articles by toxicologists. And what I found made me sick:
And the worst part? You don’t notice it right away. PFAS works silently. It builds up. Year after year. Until you get symptoms you can’t explain. Fatigue. Hormonal issues. Thyroid problems. And then your GP says: "Your PFAS levels are elevated."
Why "PFOA-free" isn’t enough
After the shock, I went looking for alternatives. But what I discovered made me even angrier:
I just wanted an appliance I could cook in safely every day. Without PFAS. Without hassle. Without needing to be a professional chef. Was that really too much to ask?
Until a friend showed me something
It was on a Wednesday. I was at my friend Eva’s place. She had a new appliance on her countertop. Compact. Beige. Three dials. A glass door.
"What is that?" I asked.
"My PowerOven," she said. "I use it for everything. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Everything goes in, choose a setting, set the timer. And it’s 100% PFAS-free. No coating. Just steel and glass."
I was skeptical. But she showed me. She tossed chicken drumsticks, sweet potato, and broccoli onto the baking tray. Turned the knob. Air Fry, 180 degrees, 18 minutes. Done.
No pan. No oil splattering. No toxic coating. Just food in an oven made of steel and glass.
Cooking without PFAS, without compromise
A 6-in-1 oven where all parts that come into contact with food are 100% PFAS-free, BPA-free, and coating-free. Only steel, glass, and safe materials.
I started researching. And what I found convinced me immediately:
Airfryer vs. PowerOven: the comparison
I made a comparison for myself. Because I thought: doesn’t my airfryer do the same thing? Here’s what I found:
| Airfryer | PowerOven | |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS in the food zone | ❌ Yes (coating on inner basket) | ✔️ No (steel + glass) |
| BPA-free | ❌ Not always | ✔️ 100% |
| Capacity | 3–5 liters | 12 liters |
| Functions | 1–2 (air fry, sometimes grill) | 6 functions |
| Family meal in one go | ❌ Too small | ✔️ Everything at once |
| Interior material | Coated plastic/metal | Stainless steel + glass |
| Toxic fumes when heated | ❌ Possible | ✔️ Impossible |
Imagine: you’re at a birthday party and someone brings up PFAS. The Zembla broadcast. The GP who said it’s in everyone’s blood. And you can say: "I’ve been cooking PFAS-free for months. With an oven made of steel and glass. No coating, no toxins."
What others who made the switch are saying
What changed
Before: cooking every day with PFAS coatings without knowing it. Fatigue, hormone issues, uncertainty about what you’re giving your family.
Now: cooking every day with steel and glass. No toxic substances. No worries. No compromise on convenience or taste.
Where I got it from
The PowerOven is from Safe Court Kitchen. A Dutch brand that focuses entirely on PFAS-free cookware. No marketing tricks, no “PFOA-free” while other PFAS chemicals are still in it. Just 0% PFAS. In everything.
By now, 200,000+ households in the Netherlands have made the switch. 6,000+ five-star reviews on Trustpilot. And they offer a 30-day trial: not satisfied, money back.
I ordered it on a Tuesday evening. On Wednesday it was on my countertop. And honestly? It felt like a relief. Finally cooking without that little voice in my head saying: “Is this really safe?”
Now the answer is always yes.
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