We are used to using the microwave on a regular basis to heat up food.
But not all food retains its nutritional properties after exposure to microwaves.
This is one of the reasons why many housewives decide to start using a microwave only as a last resort.
Let's take a look at what foods are not recommended to be reheated in this way.
What foods should not be heated in the microwave
These are the types of food.
- Breast milk. May increase the growth of E. coli.
- Broccoli. Up to 97% of useful microelements and vitamins will be destroyed.
- Garlic: Loses anti-cancer properties.
- Frozen meat. Vitamins are destroyed and the activity of bacterial reproduction increases.
- Protein products. Protein molecules are destroyed.
- Frozen foods. If such foods contain glucose, it turns into a carcinogen.
- Food in containers. Toxins from packaging get into food.
- Watermelon: The pulp may explode due to a strong temperature change.