Hidden dangers of eating “microwaved” food

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Microwaves do not harm your body in any way. However, eating food heated in a microwave has hidden dangers that you may not be aware of. สมัคร ufabet has information from pharmacist Natthicha Supara, a member of the FDA or Food and Drug Administration, to share with you.

How microwaves work to heat food

Microwaves cause the water in the food to vibrate, causing heat and boiling, thus warming or heating the food. This process does not change the structure of the food at all. So using a microwave to heat food does not cause any additional danger.

Is it dangerous to eat microwaved food often?

Eating frozen food or reheating food in a microwave does not directly harm health. This is because microwaves can heat food without leaving any residue in the food. It is not harmful to consumers. In addition, frozen food is packaged so that it can be heated in a microwave (but you must carefully look for the signs on the packaging to indicate. That it is microwave-safe and should only be used to heat food once). Therefore, eating frozen food or general food by reheating it in a microwave frequently does not cause any harm to the body.

Hidden dangers of eating “microwaved” food

However, even though the packaging and the heat from microwaves do not pose any health risks to consumers. There are still hidden dangers of heating food in a microwave to eat that you may not expect.

Let’s start with frozen food. It must be kept at the right temperature. If frozen food is stored in a place that is not cold enough. And then heated up in a microwave that may not use enough heat, there is a risk that microorganisms will grow and not be killed by enough heat, causing diarrhea in the consumer.

When heating food in a microwave, be careful with containers or packaging used in the microwave. Choose ceramic containers that are in perfect condition. Without cracks or chips, and plastic containers that are made directly for use in the microwave. Always check the signs on the packaging before putting them in the microwave. Do not use containers made of plastic that are not marked as microwave-safe, glass containers that are not heat-resistant, metal, foil, ceramic, melamine, foam boxes. Or ceramic plates coated in silver or gold.

In addition, when eating frozen food, you should carefully observe the information on the label. Check the amount of sugar, fat, and sodium because frozen food may have a high sodium content. If you eat frozen food many times on the same day, it may mean that you are taking in more sodium than necessary. This has harmful effects on the body in terms of increasing the risk of various diseases such as kidney disease. Therefore, you should eat frozen food that has been microwaved in the right amount.