The microwave oven is one of the most popular appliances, it has spread in Italy since the early 2000s. Despite the undeniable usefulness of this object, several stories have spread, mainly related to the functioning of this appliance.
The oven a microwave heats food through an interaction between electromagnetic fields and matter. Thanks to friction, the rapid movement of ions and molecules is converted into heat which heats the food. During cooking the heat it will not distribute evenly but it will be transmitted from the most external to the most internal states.
These waves have raised many doubts and fears related to the possible development of diseases. So, can the microwave oven be harmful to health? Here are some myths about using this appliance to dispel
We need to clarify, mainly for those who live in the balance between the frequent use of the microwave oven and the fear of possible damage to health. In fact, many people fear that this oven may even cause tumors.
What are these fears about?
What are these fears about? First of all from the fact that it is feared that the waves could escape from the oven to expand into the surrounding environment. It is necessary to clarify that the oven is covered with a protective casing that absolutely does not allow the waves to escape.
Obviously, this problem could arise in the event that the appliance door is seriously damaged. Or if it started up with the door open. In any case, even if some waves were released, they would have the power of cell phone radiation.
Another fear that many have is that of the alteration of food cooked in the oven. Scientific studies have definitively dismissed this fear; It has been proven that cooking in microwaves damages the elements less than other types of cooking.
Among the questions that are often asked there is also that related to the presence of radiation in food. Again, the answer can only be negative.
But the greatest fear of all is undoubtedly that linked to tumors. The answer is no, microwave use is not related to an increased risk of developing cancer.
The risk is only run by using very old ovens or, as mentioned above, damaged. In these cases the risk will be increased by a prolonged stop in the vicinity of the oven in operation. No brief exposure will increase the risk of carcinogenic effects.
The danger of sunburn
Among the real dangers of using the microwave are burns, since when you take the dish out of the oven it often burns.
Another danger is linked to the elimination of bacteria from food, which, in some cases, does not happen perfectly inside the microwave.
So, can the microwave oven be harmful to health? Absolutely not.
It was therefore understood that the microwave oven is not harmful to health, you just have to remember to respect some simple rules. Among these it is worth mentioning the one that advises never to insert aluminum, plastic or cardboard containers inside.
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