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The use of microwave ovens has increased a lot in the country. For convenience and speed, people heat food in microwave ovens and eat it quickly. But do you know that heating food in a microwave oven can cause you a lot of harm. Yes, you read it right, excessive use of microwave destroys the nutrients of your food. Tell us in detail.
Disadvantages of microwave oven
Heating food in a microwave destroys some of the nutrients in the food. According to statistics, eating too much reduces the amount of vitamin C and B significantly. In such a situation, food should not be heated in a microwave.
Uneven heat
Apart from this, sometimes food gets heated unevenly in the microwave, due to which some part of the food is hot and some part is cold. By heating food in this way, the taste of the food decreases and the nutrition also decreases.
plastic container
Heating food in plastic containers in a microwave oven is also very harmful. This is because some plastics release dangerous chemicals when heated too much, contaminating the food and making it unsuitable for consumption.
invites danger
Apart from this, if you use metal containers or aluminum foil in the microwave, it can be dangerous. Their use can cause sparks in the microwave, which can sometimes lead to a fire hazard.
Use it properly
You can avoid all these dangers by using the microwave in the right way. Food should always be cooked in a microwave safe container. Plastic and aluminum foil should not be used. The microwave should be checked regularly. Also, the microwave oven should be used only when needed.