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Does microwave cooking cause any health hazard to food ?

Written by Bethany on November 4th, 2008

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Eager to know about the hazards, if any, of microwave cooking

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6 Comments at "Does microwave cooking cause any health hazard to food ?"

Sugar Pie November 6th, 2008 (#)

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The only thing I can think of is that microwaves destroy vitamin B-12 in food. This is especially important to know if you are a vegetarian or have had gastric bypass surgery as you will likely need supplements and cannot count on your food providing B-12 if you use a microwave regularly.

Keep clear if you have a pacemaker, as it can go wonky while a m/w oven is running. Otherwise, there’s no radiation or other problems like that.

bassplyr0 November 7th, 2008 (#)

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whoa okay, first of all to the girl that posted above me, learn your facts, thats all a microwave is is radiation…

beebs November 11th, 2008 (#)

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Yes indeed. It zaps alot of the nutrition from foods by superheating them-natural food enzymes are destroyed at temperatures above 117 degrees. Also, WHAT you microwave the food in has a big impact-if you microwave in plastic containers, the PCB’s and other chemicals can leach into the food. Its best to microwave in glass containers, if at all. A counter top steamer is a great alternative-not quite as fast, but it preserves more nutrients.

SST November 13th, 2008 (#)

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It has no hazard to you, if that’s what you mean. The only thing that you may consider harmed from microwaved food is the torture to your taste buds.

grae November 15th, 2008 (#)
goodies November 17th, 2008 (#)