Microwaves

Microwaving food is a very quick and energy efficient way to heat liquids, warm up leftovers, and prep frozen veggies. But is there any need to be worried about microwave radiation or nutrient degradation?

As long as your microwave seals properly you have nothing to worry about! No radiation remains in the food. Even better, the items you microwave will retain more nutrients than if you had warmed them up in the oven. This is because nutrients degrade the longer they're cooked. Also, some items, like frozen veggies (which can be just as nutritious as fresh veggies), don't require water when cooked in a microwave. This means less nutrients leaching out into the water.

There are just a couple rules to follow when cooking with a microwave:

1. NEVER use any kind of plastic wrap or container in the microwave. Not even if it says microwave safe.

2. Stir food occasionally for even heating and don't overcook. Overcooking zaps the nutrients.