Is Heating Food In The Microwave Bad For Your Health? The Answer May Surprise You.

In fact, there are some major benefits to nuking your favorite ingredients.

Few appliances spark as much debate as the microwave.

For those who don’t have the time (or desire) to cook, it’s a game-changer, swiftly warming up leftovers and transforming fresh ingredients into satisfying meals. Still, concerns about nutrient loss persist, with some worrying that essential vitamins and minerals are being zapped away, leaving food unhealthy. So, is microwave cooking really that bad for your health? We asked experts to get to the bottom of the debate.

First, you should understand how microwaves work.

Microwaves heat food by using electromagnetic waves that cause water molecules in the food to vibrate.

“Water molecules are a bit like tiny magnets — they have a positive and a negative side,” explained registered sports nutritionist and dietitian Krutika Nanavati, referring to the dipole rotation mechanism.