Emit radiation and turn food into poison: experts dispel myths about “microwaves”
Recently, articles with loud headlines about the dangers of microwave ovens have often appeared on the Internet. Some authors, relying on the arguments of experts, write that microwave ovens produce harmful rays. Others claim that food from a microwave oven and products heated in it become dangerous. Do all these statements have any basis, experts said, Ukr.Media reports.
Killing all the benefits?
There are rumors that microwaves “take away” all the nutrients and nutrients in food. But in reality, it's quite the opposite.
When microwaves penetrate food, they heat it both inside and out. Food heats up faster than other cooking methods. This helps preserve trace elements and vitamins that are quickly destroyed by cooking or frying.
Another advantage of microwave ovens is that they can “cook” food without water.
No radiation
Myths that microwave ovens produce radioactive radiation arose in the wake of the popularity of Hollywood doomsday movies.
In fact, there is no radiation in a microwave, only electromagnetic waves. For comparison: a TV or smartphone screen spreads such radiation into open space, while microwave ovens spread it inside themselves, without harming others.
By the way, radio waves do not accumulate in food, but pass through it and fade away. Therefore, no radiation is produced.
You can get sick.
Another common myth is that microwaving causes cancer. This is also attributed to changes in the structure and quality of food due to “radioactive radiation.”
No research or observation has confirmed that using a microwave oven can provoke the development of cancer.
The only thing you should pay attention to when warming up is what you do it in.
You should not heat foods and dishes in plastic containers, as they contain extremely dangerous compounds – phthalates, which, under the influence of temperature, will begin to penetrate the food, poisoning it.
These compounds can cause endocrine disruption, obesity, infertility, and even cancer. Phthalates are especially dangerous for children and pregnant women.
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