Why Choose the Glass Conscious Steamer: A Healthier, Plastic-Free Solution
Features
Our Glass Microwave Vegetable Steamer makes cooking healthy meals fast, simple, and worry-free. With its premium features, it's designed to become a staple in your kitchen.
Cooks Fast
Steaming vegetables has never been easier. Simply pour a bag of frozen veggies into the steamer, run the bowl under the faucet for a second, and microwave for 5 minutes. That’s all it takes! No extra steps or hassle—just repeat these steps for quick and effortless meals.
Easy to Clean
Not only is it fast, but cleaning up is a breeze. This steamer is dishwasher-safe for ultimate convenience. If you prefer hand washing, the durable Borosilicate glass wipes clean easily with a bit of soap and water, making post-meal cleanup quick and simple.
A Kitchen Essential
Customers use this steamer 2 to 4 times a week for microwaving vegetables. Eating more vegetables is key to a healthy diet, and this steamer makes it even easier to stay on track. Plus, its versatility means you can also use it in the oven for other dishes.
Heavy-Duty Borosilicate Glass
Made from premium Borosilicate glass, this steamer is built to last. With the ability to handle extreme temperatures from -40°F to 600°F, its 2.5 lb weight and 1/4" thickness provide exceptional durability. Its low thermal expansion prevents breakage when moving from oven to countertop.
Plastic-Free
This steamer is completely plastic-free, giving you peace of mind that no harmful chemicals are leaching into your food. Cooking with plastic, especially when combined with heat, can be dangerous for your health—our glass steamer eliminates this risk.
Silicone-Free
Unlike many kitchen products, this steamer is silicone-free. Silicone, a synthetic polymer, has been shown to leach chemicals into food when heated. Choose a safer option with our 100% glass steamer.
Make the healthier choice today and experience the difference with our Glass Microwave Vegetable Steamer!
The Science Behind Our Glass Microwave Vegetable Steamer
There’s a wealth of scientific evidence highlighting the harmful effects of plastics when heated, especially in contact with food. Here’s why our 100% glass steamer is the healthier choice.
Plastics and Heat: A Dangerous Combination
Studies have shown that heating plastic significantly increases the release of harmful chemicals into food. For example, “when the polycarbonate plastics (a plastic considerably less toxic than many others [1]) and epoxy resins made from the chemical are exposed to hot liquids, BPA leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions [2].” BPA, a common chemical in plastics, mimics estrogen in the body and has been linked to serious health issues like breast cancer and reduced sperm count. According to WebMD, "almost any plastic container can be expected to leach trace amounts of plastics into food," and heating food in plastic increases this risk [3].
BPA-Free Doesn’t Mean Safe
Many consumers believe BPA-free plastics are safer, but research proves otherwise. From National Geographic: “The latest study adds to the mounting research that suggests consumers aren't off the hook buying BPA-free plastic. The results show that common BPA replacements—BPS, BPF, BPAF, and diphenyl sulphone—can interfere with what Hunt characterizes as ‘the very, very, very, very earliest part of making eggs and sperm’” [5]. Additionally, CNN reports that “Our research showed that low levels of BPS (the most common BPA-free alternative) had a similar impact on the embryo as BPA” [6]. Both BPA and its replacements affect the thyroid hormone system and neurodevelopment.
Plastic Health Risks
Beyond BPA, chemicals found in plastics have been linked to various health issues such as metabolic disorders, thyroid function impairment, cognitive impairments, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Reader’s Digest warns, “Plastic promotes the formation of toxic brain proteins linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease” [8].
The Dangers of Silicone
Silicone, often seen as a safer alternative, also poses health risks. “Silicone is a synthetic plastic polymer, and one study found siloxanes being released from silicone bakeware, with leaching increasing as the food fat content increased” [10]. In addition, the European Union considers certain siloxanes as endocrine disruptors, and studies show silicone can leach chemicals that may cause inflammation and carcinogenicity [11].
The Safer Choice: Glass
Experts across the board recommend glass over plastic or silicone for heating food. According to Consumer Reports, “Don’t heat food in plastic. When you’re warming up food, do it in a glass container (in the microwave)” [4]. Vox advises, “Don’t microwave food or drinks in plastic, since heating up food containers increases the release of chemicals into food. Use glassware instead” [9].
Make the healthier, safer choice by switching to our 100% glass microwave vegetable steamer—designed for peace of mind and long-lasting durability.
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**References**
1. [What is Polycarbonate](https://www.acplasticsinc.com/informationcenter/r/what-is-polycarbonate)
2. [Plastic Not So Fantastic](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/plastic-not-fantastic-with-bisphenol-a/)
3. [Shoppers Guide to Food Safety](https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cookware-plastics-shoppers-guide-to-food-safety#1)
4. [How to Eat Less Plastic](https://www.consumerreports.org/food/how-to-eat-less-plastic-microplastics-in-food-water/)
5. [BPA-Free Plastic Safety](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2018/09/news-BPA-free-plastic-safety-chemicals-health/)
6. [Are BPA-Free Bottles Safe?](https://www.thealternativedaily.com/are-bpa-free-bottles-safe/)
7. [Plastic and Your Health](https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/is-plastic-a-threat-to-your-health)
8. [Stop Using Plastic](https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-living/facts-make-you-stop-using-plastic/)
9. [Plastic Contamination](https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/9/11/17614540/plastic-food-containers-contamination-health-risks)
10. [Silicone Dangers](https://lifewithoutplastic.com/silicone/)
11. [Pros and Cons of Silicone](https://ceh.org/yourhealth/pros-cons-silicone/)