Non Toxic Kitchen Swaps for a Cleaner, Healthier Kitchen

There is something about buying natural materials for my home that really satisfies something within me. When I was looking for non toxic kitchen swaps, I was pleased to find so many options out there that were made from stone, wood, ceramic, glass ect.

If you are wanting to live a more non toxic lifestyle and looking for some low-tox kitchen swaps, I have rounded up some of my favorites along with other recommendations to get your ideas flowing and help guide you on what to look for.

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How to make your kitchen non toxic

I spend the majority of my time in my kitchen, so choosing non-toxic products to use each day is really important to me. If you’re wanting to move towards having a low-tox kitchen, I recommend starting with one item at a time.

Find the products you use most frequently and swap those out. For me, that was my cookware. I started there and over time made small changes towards these other areas. With each small swap, you can slowly make your way to having a non-toxic kitchen that you feel good about.

What is the least toxic material for cooking?

The least toxic materials for cooking are going to be things like stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, stoneware and glass.

What is the best non-toxic kitchen utensil material?

For utensils, I lean towards using wood, bamboo, metal or silicone.

What are some must haves for a non-toxic kitchen?

Non Toxic Cookware

For stovetop cooking, I choose ceramic, stainless steel or cast iron. Some great brands are Green Pan, Our Place, Caraway (this is the set I have) and Lodge. I have currently been loving the Our Place titanium for nonstick non toxic cookware.

For bakeware, I usually like glass or stoneware. I have personally found a lot of my bakeware at local thrift stores. Pampered Chef has some of my favorite stoneware. It’s such good quality and I use them almost every single day when I am baking or making dinner on a sheet pan.

If you’re on the hunt for a non toxic air fryer, check out this blog for some brand recommendations.

Food Storage Containers and Supplies

If you’re like me, you use food storage containers every week for meal prep. I love using glass containers like these or these. I feel it keeps my food fresher. I also love these reusable silicone bags instead of using plastic ziplock bags. They are more eco-friendly and sustainable, too. Here are some of my other faves: beeswax food wraps, glass cups and glass or metal straws.

Non Toxic Cooking Utensils

I tend to use wood, bamboo, metal or silicone as some of my go-to non toxic kitchen tools. Something else to think about is your cutting boards. I am all for a wooden or bamboo cutting boards, I just like to make sure it gets cleaned and sanitized often.

One thing I also do is I started using non-bleached parchment paper or a reusable silicone baking mat rather than aluminum for baking.

Kitchen Cleaning Supplies

A big one of the non-toxic kitchen swap lists is swapping cleaning supplies. I am personally very sensitive to fragrance, so I usually opt for fragrance free everything. Branch Basics and Seventh Generation free & clear are my two go-to’s for cleaning supplies. Molly Suds is also great.

Some other must haves to swap are non toxic kitchen sponges, plastic free kitchen brushes, linen and cotton kitchen towels.

Water Filtration

Water is a big one for keeping your kitchen non-toxic. I highly recommend getting a water filter for drinking water. Berkey and Rorra are both great brands. I have a reverse osmosis machine for under the sink that I use for drinking water. I re-add these trace minerals with fulvic acid to it because it does get stripped of all of that when it’s going through the filter.

Coffee & Tea

When it comes to my morning coffee or matcha ritual, it is one of my favorite routines.

For coffee, you can opt for an all glass pour over or French press to avoid any plastics. Espresso machines are a bit harder to find fully plastic free, I have yet to find one that is. This is a good option for a plastic free coffee maker and Caraway also has one, too. Here is my favorite mold free coffee.

For matcha, this matcha kit is plastic free (it comes with a ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk and stainless steel sifter). If you’re new to matcha, check out my post on how to make an iced matcha latte.

For teas, try a stainless steel tea infuser or plastic free tea bags that say they are compostable and don’t use plastic. Some brands I trust are Traditional Medicinals, Yogi and Numi Organic Tea.

Organic Food and Extras

Another aspect of building a low-toxic kitchen revolves around our food. Over time I have worked on choosing mostly organic foods when I can to avoid pesticide exposure. This natural fruit and vegetable wash is great to have in your kitchen to help clean any pesticides or residues off of fruits and vegetables.

Something I also love for shopping are reusable cotton bags. I take them with me every shopping trip and find they keep fruits and vegetables really fresh in the fridge. If you want a healthy grocery list with foods to always keep in your kitchen, check out my post here.

Why non toxic kitchen supplies matter?

It’s all of the small things we do that add up and make a difference. I’ve learned that being intentional about what I purchase makes a small, yet big difference over time. Making one small change here and there adds up to a completely big shift in the long run and choosing more eco-friendly, sustainable and non-toxic items for my home has made me feel better about the things I use and consume daily.

How do I make my home non-toxic?

Start with one room in your home, like your kitchen and then move on to the next room, like your bedroom and then bathroom. If you’re looking for more ways to live an all around holistic lifestyle, check out my post here.

Wrap Up: Non Toxic Kitchen Swaps

The kitchen is a place to be creative, spend time together and enjoy one of life’s best things – food! It can also be a place where we get a lot of exposure to unnecessary toxins and chemicals, so focusing on non toxic kitchen swaps has been a place of freedom and enjoyment for me.

I recognize we can’t control all of the things that we are exposed to, so I focus on buying what I can to mitigate toxins in my home and peacefully let go of the rest. I hope this blog can help you find some new items that you love and create peace knowing you’re intentionally choosing items that support your overall well-being in the process.