With more and more people rediscovering healthy and sustainable living, age-old traditions are making a comeback. One such tradition that has become a new trend is eating in brass dinnerware. Traditional kitchen utensils made of brass are beneficial to one's health and well-being.

Brass dinnerware is composed of various metals that are found on the earth and comes in different forms including antique and vintage brass. Commonly referred to as "Pital" in Hindi, the metal is composed of 70% copper and 30% zinc. There are many health benefits of brass utensils that make it ideal for cooking.

8 Benefits of Brass Utensils You Should Know

(Image: Brass Dinner Set by Table Manners)

Though brass has been used since ancient times, medical practitioners have recently started to strongly promote the use of brass kitchen utensils. This might be surprising given that it's been around for ages and has been used in every household across the world by our ancestors. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of eating in brass utensils that include:

1. Cooks Well with Fuel-saving

2. Gets Rid of Harmful Bacteria

3. Beats the Odds of Illnesses

4. What Ayurveda Says About Brass Utensils

5. Easy to Use and Versatile

6. Promotes Weight Loss

7. Boosts Immunity

8. Easy to Maintain

1. Cooks Well with Fuel-saving

Brass dinnerware is the latest trend in home decor for its health benefits and longevity. It not only heats evenly but distributes the heat evenly as well. A wave of warmth will radiate through the whole pan, not just across the centre. Ensuring that all your ingredients are evenly cooked and can be quickly moved from your stovetop to the table without worrying about things burning.

2. Gets Rid of Harmful Bacteria

Did you know that brassware is also anti-toxic and antimicrobial? It helps to get rid of the harmful bacteria and toxins that come into contact with it. Copper and zinc deficiencies can result in a variety of illnesses that can be avoided by using brass utensils in the kitchen or when serving meals.

3. Beats the Odds of Illnesses

Another benefit of cooking in brass utensils is that only 7% of the nutrients are lost during the cooking process, and eating with brass utensils does not cause worm infestations, coughing, or other respiratory diseases. Hence, there are various health benefits of eating in brass utensils.

4. What Ayurveda Says About Brass Utensils

Brass vessels are considered good for digestion and enhancing the strength of your immune system. It also aids in balancing the doshas and specifically soothes the body’s Pitta (burning sensations, aggression). You can opt for Sattvic healing meals cooked with healing ayurvedic spices to enhance the benefits of eating in brass plates and other utensils.

5. Easy to Use and Versatile

Brass utensils can be used to cook with any type of edible oil. You can even use brass utensils to prepare sugar-free desserts, without any fear of it affecting the latter's taste or smell. You can cook vegan recipes like Mujadara, Vegetable Paella, Baked Khichri casserole, and more.

Brass has been used in kitchens since ancient times, where it had numerous health benefits. The use of brass plates for eating and cooking utensils in kitchens has evolved over time and even with modern technological advancements, they still have several health benefits associated with them.

6. Promotes Weight Loss

If you’re trying to shed some extra kilos, eating in a brass dinner set might be highly beneficial. How? This is because brass utensils can encourage mindful eating and prevent overindulgence. Additionally, the amounts of copper present in brass may aid your metabolism.

7. Boosts Immunity

The high amount of zinc in brass utensils benefits your overall immunity. In fact, you must have heard from your elders that drinking water from brass utensils can prevent you from diseases. This is because the water stored in a brass glass or container is infused with the necessary minerals that can aid your immune system.

8. Easy to Maintain

Last but not least, brass utensils requires minimal effort to clean and maintain. You require fewer cleaning agents and can keep the utensils clean and prevent oxidation with ease. So, cook and serve your favourite dishes in brass utensils without worrying about the long hours required to clean them.