New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- You may be eating clean and working out regularly, but if your kitchen is still holding on to certain everyday items, your health might be at risk without you even realising it.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist, recently took to Instagram to share a list of eight common toxins we often ignore in our homes, especially in our kitchens. These culprits, according to Dr Sethi, can quietly disrupt gut health, hormones, metabolism, and even increase your risk of disease over time.

If your nonstick pans are chipped or peeling, it's time to say goodbye. Dr Sethi warns that damaged Teflon can release toxic fumes and microplastics, especially when exposed to high heat.

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