Thursday, February 05, 2009

Microwave Ovens-Yea or Nay?

FYI

http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards.htm

http://www.naturalnews.com/021966.html

http://www.createyourhealthyhome.com/microwave-ovens.htm

http://www.alive.com/1403a4a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=449

Some people claim that the microwave ovens are hazardous, and some claim
that they are safe. You'll have to make your own determination. It
appears to me that the microwave ovens DO alter the molecular structure
of foods. I've seen the results of microwave ovens when they polymerize
food. When the microwave 'burns' the food, it really isn't a 'burn',
but more of a polymerization. The food looks different and its
elasticity and physical properties are changed. With a burning from
fire, the food appears to be converted (i.e., oxidized). But
oftentimes, the food looks the same on the outside, but isn't the same
in taste or texture. Violent shaking of the molecular bonds of the food
would seem to create an environment whereby the molecular bonds would
have a tendency to cross-link. Personally, I don't mess with the
microwave ovens. Better safe than sorry.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree. Better safe than sorry. I gave mine away over a year ago to a relative, because I rarely used it. I prefer heating my food on the stove. I have the patience.

Dave Dye said...

I usually use a toaster oven. If the Soviet's banned the use of microwave ovens in their country (mind you, these are the same people that created the notorious SIBERIAN CONCENTRATION CAMPS) then I don't want any part of anything cooked or heated up in ONE!