Microwaves are great for reheating certain, but not all, foods. Other foods can become dangerous, if not toxic, after being zapped in a microwave.

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Microwave ovens cook food using non-ionizing radiation, which causes vibrations and heat generation in food particles. Microwaving food does not significantly change the nutritional value of foods.

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You pull leftovers from the fridge in their plastic container and toss them straight into the microwave. It’s convenient, quick, and apparently slowly contaminating your food with chemicals that weren ...