Using Microwave Is Harmful To Health

Much research has been done on the use of microwave ovens around the world, especially in large cities. These studies have shown that using a microwave on a regular basis can have serious health consequences. However, in this article you can find out what these consequences are.

How does a microwave work?

The microwave is without doubt one of the most modern inventions. An invention that can heat or even cook our food in just a few minutes.

The advantages of microwaves:

• Easy to use
• Save time and energy
• Consume less electricity than traditional ovens

Microwave ovens use a form of electromagnetic energy. This is accompanied by light and a long wave radiation, as we also see with radio waves.

The origin of his name

The microwave owes its name to one of its parts, which is also called a microwave. This part is a tube in which the radiation at about 2450 MHz acts on the molecules in food.

• Each wave of energy the microwave produces changes its polarity from positive to negative every time it is turned. This is like a million times per second.
• This molecular friction produces heat, but also damages the amino acids contained in food, resulting in substances that are toxic to the human body.

Heating food in the microwave can cause:

• Molecular change that can produce carcinogens.

• Reduction of the biocompatibility of nutrients (vitamins and minerals).
• Loss of 60 to 90% of caloric energy.
• Reduction in protein content and the production of free radicals.

3 Negative Consequences of Microwave Use

1. A phenomenon specific to this appliance is overheated water. When we heat water in the microwave, this water can reach boiling temperatures without showing the characteristic bubbles, so we can’t always be sure whether the water is boiling or not. In some cases, the bowl or container can explode spontaneously when we open the microwave, due to a change in temperature.
   
   

   This can cause severe burns on the hands, face and neck. So always be extra careful when you use the microwave to heat water or other liquids.

2. Another problem is leaching. Many microwave users are very concerned about this. Some plastic containers can release chemicals that can seep into the food during heating. These chemicals can be carcinogenic if you ingest them. It is therefore very important that you do not use containers that are not made for microwave use. If you have no choice but to use a microwave to prepare something, it is best to opt for a glass plate.
3. A third problem that can arise from the use of microwaves is that these devices can have a major influence on the composition of food.  Microwaves can lower levels of vitamin B12, a vitamin that is very important in the production of red blood cells and other cells in the body. In addition, microwaves destroy almost all flavanoids, which are anti-inflammatory and help fight cancer, and can also destroy enzymes and antibiotic properties found in breast milk.

Dangers of Microwave Use

• Eating food that has been heated or cooked in the microwave on a daily basis can cause permanent damage in the long term due to the change in nutrient composition .
• The human body is not able to break down substances that it does not know or that are affected by heating in the microwave.
• The bodily hormone production can be affected or even stopped in both men and women.
• Minerals from vegetables can be microwaved into free radicals, which have been linked to cancer.

• Eating microwaved foods can cause tumors in the stomach or intestine to grow faster (one of the reasons why there are so many cases of colon cancer).
• Eating microwaved foods regularly can increase the production of cancer cells in tissue.
• The immune system can be weakened by changes in the blood plasma and lymph nodes.
• The brain’s cognitive function can be affected, leading to memory loss, emotional instability and a lack of concentration.

• The amount of nutrients, minerals and vitamins in food can be reduced or impaired by microwaves.
• Microwave ovens can destroy up to 75% of the natural antioxidants in food when the chemical makeup of food is destroyed by friction from within, caused by the vibration of water molecules in electromagnetic waves.

• The use of microwaves has been linked to several illnesses, such as the common cold and the flu.
• If you put vegetables that have been heated in the microwave under a microscope, you can see that the cell walls of these vegetables are completely ruptured.

• Microwave ovens also generate electromagnetic radiation.
• Food heated or cooked in the microwave also loses its energy value.

You should never heat breast milk in the microwave

Recently, much research has been done on the effects of heating breast milk on infants. Pediatricians therefore indicate that this is not a healthy habit.

First and foremost  to prevent health problems in their children.

Rather use the gas stove

Of course, heating milk on the gas stove also leads to the loss of some nutrients.

This can have serious consequences for infants. For example, they can get sick more often because their immune system is not strong enough or it can lead to the creation of more free radicals, etc.

Remember

Nowadays, the use of microwaves is very common. However, keep in mind that the negative consequences associated with this use are not immediately noticeable. Occasional use of the microwave is not harmful.

Beware of overuse

However, as with anything, overuse of microwaves when preparing meals can have negative consequences.

For this reason, we recommend that you gradually reduce the use of this device and only learn to use it when there is absolutely no other option.

How do you prefer to heat your food, over the gas stove or in the microwave?