India, June 23 -- Are your kitchen items silently harming your health in the long run? Cardiologist Dr. Alok Chopra, known for regularly sharing valuable health insights on Instagram, recently highlighted the importance of using safe kitchen essentials. In his post shared on May 17, Dr. Chopra pointed out five everyday kitchen items that may seem harmless but could pose serious health risks over time. Also read | Toxic items in your kitchen you need to get rid of for good

"Think your kitchen is safe? These 5 everyday items might be doing more harm than good. It's time to rethink what you cook with-not just what you cook," he wrote.

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