Biggest lie about microwaves everyone still believes
Is the microwave safe for health? (photo: freepik)
Is the microwave a mysterious helper in the kitchen? Let’s uncover the truth about the "dangerous waves," which are the same as those in our phones and televisions. The biggest lie about the microwave, which many people still believe, is revealed in a post by Ukrainian trainer Viktor Mandziak.
How does a microwave heat food?
So, there are no wood or gas burners in the microwave. How does it heat our food, then? The answer is simple – with electromagnetic waves. Without these electromagnetic waves, our mobile phones, radios, and televisions would be impossible. The microwave generates electromagnetic energy that penetrates the food and causes its molecules to move at incredible speeds.
Under the influence of electromagnetic waves, the water, fat, and sugar molecules in your food literally go "crazy." They start to vibrate intensely, collide with each other at an insane speed, rubbing, pushing… and this intense molecular "collision" leads to the release of heat, writes Mandziak.
That’s why foods with a high water content, like soups or milk, heat up in the microwave very quickly. By the way, speaking of milk – be careful, as it’s the water molecules that make it so sensitive to microwaves, and it can instantly "overflow" from the cup, leaving you with a spoiled breakfast and the need to clean the "hellish machine."
But think about it: if we peacefully sleep next to our smartphones, watch TV for hours, is it logical to be afraid of the microwave? After all, the working principle of all these devices is similar – they all use electromagnetic waves.
Do vitamins get lost when heating?
As for the quality of food, it is not impacted at all by the microwaves. The loss of vitamins happens to the same extent as with other methods of heat treatment – boiling, frying, baking. And these losses are not as catastrophic as some "healthy eating" advocates tend to dramatize.
The microwave often makes the work of our digestive system easier, much like boiling or frying. Heat treatment makes food softer and easier to digest. And, like traditional cooking methods, the microwave makes food tastier. So, is it worth giving up this undeniable blessing of civilization?
Of course, there are certain rules for using the microwave you should follow: do not use metal containers, do not heat airtight containers, and stir the food for even heating. But these safety precautions are related to the safe use of the device, not the quality of the cooked food.
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