Today, virtually every kitchen and restaurant has one. But how true is the claim that foods cooked in microwave ovens may cause cancer, lower Intelligence Quotient, cause heart disease or fatigue?
Radiation experts on ehealthmd.com say no particular health risks linked to microwaved foods except for safety measures in using it.
Here are tips on cooking healthy foods with microwave ovens:
•Don't heat food for infants and young children in a microwave
•Never microwave food for longer than the recommended time
•During microwaving, stir food thoroughly for even cooking to reduce risk of bacteria lingering in it
•Formula or breast milk that is re-heated in a microwave should be tested before giving it to a baby
•Do not overheat water and other liquids to avoid spilling
•To cook well, put larger pieces of meat on medium heat for a longer time not on high heat for a shorter time
•Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of cooked meats, poultry, and eggs.
•Red meat should reach 71°C, poultry 82°C, and egg casseroles 71°C. Fish should flake with a fork. Leftovers should reach 73°C.
•Do not cook whole, stuffed turkey in a microwave as stuffing might not get properly cooked
•Don't use metals in microwave ovens unless manufacturer specifies it is safe
•Use only reusable plastic containers marked 'microwave safe' are tested for 240 hours in microwaves
•Don't run your oven without anything in it.
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