8 dangerous foods that can cause poisoning if put in the microwave
(Baonghean.vn) - Microwaves are a great help to housewives. However, some foods when put in the microwave will lose their nutrients and even produce harmful toxins... To ensure your health when using a microwave, be careful not to use them when cooking or reheating the following foods.
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| During the heating process of a microwave oven, the liquid inside reaches high pressure without any place to escape, just like a miniature pressure cooker, which can cause the egg to explode; even if the egg does not break in the microwave, it can explode on the plate, on your hand... Even boiled or fried eggs should not be put in the microwave; because eggs contain high levels of protein and calcium, if heated, they will turn into toxic substances that are directly harmful to the body. |
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| Canned meat often contains chemicals and preservatives to prolong its shelf life. These substances, when heated in a microwave, will promote the oxidation of cholesterol in ready-to-eat foods, causing cardiovascular diseases. |
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| According to the US Food Standards Institute, heating rice in a microwave oven can lead to food poisoning. This is due to the widespread presence of a highly resistant bacteria - Bacillus cereus; heating will kill this bacteria but can also create toxic spores… Heating rice in a microwave oven at high temperatures also poses a risk of poisoning after eating; these toxins can cause diarrhea and vomiting. |
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| Chicken meat is at risk of being contaminated with Salmonella - a bacteria that is dangerous to human health. Therefore, chicken meat is always recommended to be cooked thoroughly to eliminate them. However, with the heating mechanism of the microwave - which is to transfer heat from the inside out, not cooking all parts of the meat evenly, so bacteria can survive and cause harm. |
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| If you want to cook celery, kale, spinach… heat them on a regular stovetop instead of a microwave. Because when in a microwave, the natural nitrates in leafy greens (very good for the body) can turn into carcinogens. |
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| Carrots contain substances such as magnesium, iron, selenium... Under the influence of microwaves, these substances can cause fire, not only dangerous for users but also reduce the life of the microwave. |
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| Experts say that white radish is one of the healthiest vegetables that everyone should eat at least once a week. However, when radish is heated in a microwave, it will turn into an acidified state that can affect the small intestine, causing stomach pain. |
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| According to nutrition scientists, mushrooms should not be microwaved to cook or reheat. When mushrooms are heated, the micronutrients inside will transform into many compounds that cause indigestion in the stomach… It is best to eat mushrooms after they have been cooked. |
