Heating leftovers in the microwave is a common practice today, but are we using this device too much?

The first microwave was put up for sale in the mid-20th century, in 1947, writes Noelia Huntoria, in a report published in the Spanish newspaper Confidencial.

It has become a major kitchen appliance worldwide, often used for heating, thawing and freezing.

Although the World Health Organization has confirmed the microwave is a safe device, it has received much criticism.

Should I use it less?
The use of microwaves is not a concern if we rely on data from the World Health Organization confirming that the use of microwave ovens is safe for the health of consumers. However, the relationship of this device to the promotion of food poisoning production can not be denied.

The author pointed out that improper use of the microwave device allows the occurrence of food poisoning. As a result of the uneven distribution of heat in food, not to mention that the electromagnetic waves to which food is exposed to damage up to 75% of the nutrients of food, and this food loses its flavor.

Tips
The author discussed a number of tips and precautions to make the use of the microwave safer:

1 - Do not use plastic utensils inside the microwave, we should attach great importance to the quality of the utensils that we use to heat food in this device since they are not all suitable.

In this case, it is better to use glassware because it is made of a non-toxic material and keeps the nutritional value of the food better.

2 - must be ventilated the device before using it for a few minutes no more to avoid the multiplication of bacteria in the internal environment of the device because of leftovers and intensive use.

3 - We should not forget the existence of other alternatives to the microwave, to vary between its use so as not to fall into the trap of intensive use of the device.

Ideas help us
We used many ways to cook food before the microwave was invented, so surely there are alternatives. Usually we tend to use this machine because it is more fast.

Opinions vary about thawing frozen food using a microwave. In general, it is better to melt it by leaving it for a certain time, but we choose the microwave for the lack of time.

It is necessary to comply with the manufacturer's instructions when thawing frozen food by each device. For example, some types of devices allow you to adjust them according to the weight of the food.