Need information regarding pots & pans

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Please help. I need information regarding the best pots and pans to use

for cooking. Im getting rid of my nonstick pans and Im shopping for

stainless steel and cast iron so far. My mother bought me aluminum pots

and I can tell from her voice she was a bit insulted when I wanted to

return them to her and exchange them. I'm trying to educate her using

the information Ive learned here but from our recent conversations I

know its going in one ear and out the other. I think if I could show

her some solid data it might stay with her and she will get rid of her

own aluminum pots/pans and thus not feel insulted. You would think at

43 (in a few weeks) she would respect my thoughts and feelings about

nutrition.

Any leads to the data and suggestions in addition to SS and cast iron

would be greatly appreciated.

BTW how about glass? Do they still make glass cookware?

Liza