Can the Pots and Pans I use Make Me Sick?

I knew that earrings high in nickel could cause irritation, but I never knew that many foods are high in nickel. Chocolate, licorice, canned foods, and baking powder are some of the culprits.

A recent article “Do We Need to Worry?” addresses this issue, quoting Dr Deal Edell, an American physician. He says "...people who know they're allergic to nickel should avoid preparing food in stainless steel, and opt instead for enameled steel for stovetop cooking and Pyrex glassware for baking and microwave use. And to play it safe, those of you without nickel allergies should probably stay away from stainless steel for cooking very acidic foods, like tomato sauce, or for deep frying, whose high temperatures can draw more nickel into your food."