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Microwave food: Whatever the weather, hot food always tastes better. Cold food is neither tasty nor does it contain enough nutrients. That is why experts always recommend eating fresh and hot food. But, at present everyone is busy at work. So, often cook two meals at once. Next time he will heat it and eat it.
Because nowadays it is the age of technology. In such a situation, many people use microwave to heat food. At the same time, some people use microwave to cook different types of dishes. Actually, heating food in microwave takes less time and it is also convenient.
But, do you know that if you eat food after heating it in the microwave for a long time, it can harm your health. Yes! It is so. Let's know what kind of damage can be caused to health by heating food in the microwave for a long time. Let's know about these from Divya Gandhi, dietician and nutritionist at Divya Gandhi's Diet and Nutrition Clinic.
Disadvantages of eating food cooked in microwave
nutritional deficiencies
Cooking or heating food in a microwave destroys its nutrients. Especially, water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin B. Actually, food is cooked or heated by heating it in a microwave. In such a situation, the water present in your food items evaporates. Obviously consuming such food items is not good for health.
When you cook food in a microwave that is set to a high temperature, Harmful compounds begin to form . When you set it at high temperature, many types of harmful compounds start forming in it. These include compounds like heterocyclic amines and glycation end products. Let us tell you that these are some chemicals that can cause fatal diseases like cancer.
chemicals from plastic
If you use plastic utensils in the microwave, it can prove to be more harmful to your health. Actually, using plastic in the microwave releases a special type of chemicals, bisphenol and phthalates. These chemicals present in plastic get directly mixed in our food. Consuming them has a very bad effect on our health. Therefore, experts advise that plastic utensils should not be used in the microwave.
Decreased antioxidants
Experts say that foods cooked in microwaves tend to lose antioxidants. Keep in mind that if your diet is lacking in antioxidants, the level of oxidative stress in your body can increase. Obviously, this should not happen. This can harm your health in the long run.
risk of bacterial growth
When you microwave stale food, the food often does not heat up completely. Keep in mind that stale or cold foods often contain bacteria that can be harmful to our health. In such a situation, the risk of foodborne diseases also increases. So always try to eat fresh food and reheat cold food before eating it.
Overall, it is fair to say that prolonged use of microwave is not good for health. It is better that you use gas only for cooking or heating food.