Many people believe that when cooking food in the microwave, it is best to “stand three meters away” for health safety. This view holds that furnace radiation can be harmful, and even pose a cancer risk. Some rumors also say that microwave ovens interfere with electronic devices, such as pacemakers… So what is the truth?
WebMD asserts that there is no need to fear microwave radiation because it is not ionizing radiation. Microwaves use a type of electromagnetic radiation, which does not change the chemical composition of the food nor cause harm to our body. To put it more simply, microwave energy is absorbed by food and converted into heat without making food radioactive or contaminated with radiation, without causing health effects or cancer as rumored.
Microwave safe for users. (Illustration)
In addition, the microwave oven is designed to be safe for people, without causing radiation leakage. The problem only occurs if the magnetic slot and the waveguide junction box are leaking, damaged, causing the problem. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the use and disposal of the microwave oven in case it is too old, unsafe, you are completely assured that the oven is not harmful to health.
So what are the possible health problems when using the microwave?
The biggest health hazard when using a microwave comes from… yourself. When you choose inappropriate food containers, such as plastic and styrofoam that are not heat-safe, you can inadvertently cause harmful chemicals to be produced and leach into your food. With containers labeled as microwave-safe, you shouldn’t overuse them either, as most of these products also only deal with reheating food, not roasting it for a long time. According to the manufacturer’s recommendations, it is best to use glassware, porcelain… that can be rotated in the microwave.
How to use the microwave is very important to ensure safety. (Illustration)
Risk of food insecurity
Many people refuse to clean the oven regularly, causing food to splash onto the oven walls and heating rods and stick to them. Over time, in the squash environment, they decompose, forming mold. When you put new food in the rotary oven without cleaning it, the residues carrying a lot of bacteria can “fall off” on your food plate, causing unsanitary, direct impact on health.
To get around this, you can periodically deep-clean the oven by placing lemon slices in a bowl of water, spinning in the oven, and then wiping away any residue with a towel. When cooking food in the oven, it is advisable to cover it so that they do not splash.
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