Cast iron cookware is a traditional method of cooking that seems to be ancient and outdated. Many people have reexamined the use of cast iron because of the renewed interest in traditional cooking methods. Cast iron pots, skillets and pans are the most durable, most versatile and consistent cooking tools on the market. Despite their antiquity, it can be used in a variety of modern ways to create perfectly cooked foods that is truly delicious. Cooking in a cast iron pan can actually provide your body with significant amount of dietary iron; iron is an important nutrient that is found in leafy green vegetable and red meats. The iron from the pan leeches into the food during cooking. Iron content in food prepared in cast iron pans can increase anywhere from 25 percent to 200 percent. Cast iron may be an old way of cooking, but it is still a very useful way to prepare and serve foods. The retention of heat, the consistency of temperature and the delicious meals that benefit from the seasoning of the pan itself make cast iron a great way to cook meal for your whole family.