Nowadays, a microwave oven can be found in almost every household due to its functionality that perfectly fits time-strapped adults.

The convenience of a microwave oven is more than you could think of. From incredibly fast in cooking food to reviving the freshness of a cold meal, an oven is no less than a savior and a lazy man’s companion.

But another debate lies beyond the culinary disputes –is microwave cooking bad for human health as it kills nutrients and emits radiation?

Thus, this article will be explaining whether microwave ovens are safe to use, by facts.

Misconception 1: Microwaved Food Is Dangerous Due To Radiation

Facts:

As its name suggests, a microwave oven using microwaves as its energy waves to produce heat. Such waves are identical to a shorter version of radio waves, which are not harmful and non-radioactive.

Albeit there is radiation emitted during microwaving process, but not all radiation is bad. According to the World Health Organization, microwave ovens are safe when used correctly. This appliance does not emit ionizing radiation, which is cancer-causing and could bring a risk of harm.

The wavelengths produced by the appliance are more than enough to heat food, but they are not really strong enough to alter the food and damage human DNA.

Hence, there is no possible way for the microwaved foods to become radioactive that is harmful to our health.

Misconception 2: Microwave Oven Destroys Food Nutrition

Facts:

This statement is somehow misleading. We all knew that nutrients would be broken down into pieces when exposed to heat regardless of the cooking methods. Boiling food with water will also cause nutrients, to some extent, to leach out of the food.

However, one 2019 study showed that microwaving could increase the content of most flavonoids, which are compounds linked to reduced risk of heart disease. The researcher concluded that microwaving appeared to be a better way to preserve flavonoids than steaming.

Based on Catherine Adams Hutt, a registered dietitian and certified food scientist, one of the best cooking methods to retain nutrients is to cook food in the shortest period and use only a minimal amount of liquid. Undoubtedly, a microwave oven can fulfill all these requirements.

Myth 3: Microwaved Food Is Cancerous

Facts:

To debunk the myth, we will first need to understand the working principles of microwave ovens.

The appliance’s operation involves using radiofrequency (RF) radiation, and most importantly, it does not produce gamma rays or x-rays that are harmful to human health, not to say cancers.

Microwave ovens heat food by emitting non-ionizing radiation, causing water molecules to vibrate and produce heat. As a result, food is cooked or heated.

Moreover, over-grilled or fried food might contain carcinogen, a cancer-causing agent to human bodies. They are formed when high temperatures cause amino acids in meat to react with creatine. Thus, microwaved food is safer than those foods prepared by cooking methods like charcoal grilling and frying.

Radiation produced by a microwave oven can only retain when the food is undergoing the cooking process, and it will dissipate right after the microwave oven is turned off. Also, microwave ovens are designed to have metal shields and screens that prevent radiation from leaking out of the appliance, make the appliance extremely safe to use.

SHARP Microwave Oven – A Miracle Of Healthy Cooking And Convenience

A handful of SHARP microwave oven choices have changed the well-worn perception that a microwave oven is simply a box for reheating leftovers.

The versatility of SHARP’s microwave oven series to microwave, steam, grill, and bake represents an evolution in home cooking convenience. With just one cooking appliance like SHARP’s microwave oven, traditional cooking equipment is no longer needed!

SHARP Exclusive J-Tech Inverter Microwave Oven

Inverter Technology Makes Better Cooking Performance

Unlike conventional microwave ovens which work on an “ON” and “OFF” power to cook, Sharp’s J-Tech Inverter works on constant power management to give more efficient heat management and shorter cooking time. This constant power management provides numerous advantages and benefits.

More Powerful and Quicker Reheat

J-Tech Inverter can generate higher output power from the “same output.” The cooking or reheating time is shorter by 18% to 30% than a conventional oven, bringing you the convenience of preparing healthy food after coming back from work.

Energy Saving

SHARP’s J Tech Inverter microwave oven provides 13% more energy-saving than conventional models, helping you prepare self-cooked and healthy food while relieving your worry on your household monthly electricity bills.

Inverter with Grill

SHARP’s J Tech Inverter microwave oven can perfectly grill your food and make it crispy on the outside while succulent on the inside.

This contemporary midsized microwave oven of SHARP is a stylish addition to any kitchen. It has the convenience of grills, which offers even cooking.

Different cooking methods of SHARP’s J Tech Inverter microwave oven offer you the options of how you want your foods to be made. Ranging from Grill Cooking to Combi Cooking, both cooking methods are time-conserving and are suitable for different cooking menus and recipes.

Instant cooking has a better and healthier alternative with SHARP’s microwave ovens. Ready to choose your best, smart kitchen helper? Surf more at: https://id.sharp/products/microwave