Be Careful While Heating Food In Microwave

Often, we use plastic containers to heat food in the microwave without thinking. But our negligence can prove to be harmful to our health. According to a study in the US, heating food in a plastic vessel leads to some chemical consumption from the plastic, which increases the risk of diabetes. Even if the food is not heated and only kept in a plastic vessel, the chemical keeps going in our body in small quantities. 

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In today’s time, everyone wants to make their work easier, therefore, a microwave is found in every household to heat food. Do you also often use the microwave to heat food? If yes, then stop doing so as it may affect your fertility. By heating food in a plastic vessel in the microwave, plastic particles dissolve in the food and this can put you and your family at risk. 

Research has reported that microwave-fired electromagnet radiation can harm pregnant women since it can harm the baby growing in the womb while also increasing the possibility of a miscarriage. According to a report published in the American Society of Reproductive Health, some substances found in plastic can enter your body through food, leading to miscarriage and also the failure of treatments like IVF.

Experts' Take On Plastic & Health

• It is believed that heating food repeatedly in microwave can reduce its nutritional value by 60 to 90 percent, causing major harm to our body.
• Regularly eating food that is cooked in microwave weakens the immunity.
• The rays emitted from the microwave create such agents in food that can give rise to cancer cells in the blood. 
• The food in the microwave heats up quickly, but some changes can be found in the food which can cause problems in digesting. 

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Things To Keep In Mind While Heating Food In Microwave

• Heating food in a plastic container can be dangerous for health. 
• While heating food in a plastic vessel, some plastic particles can be found in the food, which can cause infertility problems. These particles can affect the fertility of both men and women.
• Always heat food in a microwave container. Heating in microwave containers does not affect health. If a microwave container is not available, then use wax paper or paper towels to heat the food. 
• Do not use a broken microwave container. Doing so can cause major health problems. When the food is heated in the container, keep the lid slightly open. Doing so will heat your food perfectly. 
• Regularly check if there’s any damage caused on the microwave door.
• Clean the inner part of the microwave regularly. 
• Use the right utensils for cooking and keep checking it periodically.