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Myth-busters: Microwaves
Do microwaves destroy nutrients?
How microwaves work 🌡️
Microwaves heat food by using energy to make water inside the food vibrate. This creates heat and warms the food up from the inside.
Why nutrients are lost 🌿
Food can lose nutrients because of:
Heat: Some nutrients (like Vitamin C) break down when heated. This happens with all cooking methods, not just microwaves.
Water: When food is cooked in water, some nutrients leak out. If you throw away the water (like when you boil vegetables), you lose those nutrients.
Time: The longer food cooks, the more nutrients are lost.
How microwaves can help ✅
Microwaves can help keep more of the nutrients because they:
Cook food quickly
Use little or no water
What about radiation? ☢️
Microwaves use non-ionizing radiation, which does not break chemical bonds or damage nutrients. It only heats the food.
Ultimately, microwaves are one of the best ways to heat food and protect the nutrients!