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    Cast Iron Nutrition

    Brian Geiger is the Food Geek.  He has a blog and writes a column for Fine Cooking .  According to Brian, cast iron pans can provide some iron to your diet.  However, maintaining a cast iron pan is time consuming and crucial to its longevity.  Stainless steel, on the other hand, has a protective film which prevents damage.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Brian Geiger is the Food Geek. He has a blog and writes a column for Fine Cooking. According to Brian, cast iron pans can provide some iron to your diet. However, maintaining a cast iron pan is time consuming and crucial to its longevity. Stainless steel, on the other hand, has a protective film which prevents damage.

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    5. 25:21The Best Breakfast Burrito
    6. 31:03A Professional Eater Goes Raw
    7. 38:28Extreme Cuisine
    8. 45:52Water Privatization
    9. 52:19Andrew's New Cheese
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    The full episode

    4 of 9
    Eating Blood; Soda Tax; Green Tomatoes; Breakfast Burritos
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 6:30A Conversation about Food and Farming
    3. 13:48Soda Tax
    4. 19:50Cast Iron NutritionYou’re reading this
    5. 25:21The Best Breakfast Burrito
    6. 31:03A Professional Eater Goes Raw
    7. 38:28Extreme Cuisine
    8. 45:52Water Privatization
    9. 52:19Andrew's New Cheese
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