To know whether the food cooked in a microwave is safer to use or not, you need to have a clear knowledge of what microwave radiation is. A micro wave oven is a form of ‘electromagnetic’ radiation. They are waves of electrical and magnetic energy moving together.

Microwaves used in these ovens are almost same to the microwaves used in radar equipment and in telephone, television and radio communications. They are in the non-ionizing range of electromagnetic radiation, which are very different from ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation includes the dangerous X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays and is extremely toxic, powerful and penetrating. The non-ionizing radiation is what’s used for microwave ovens and cellular telephone devices.

Now coming to its cooking qualities, these gadgets are convenient for cooking as they pass through glass, paper and plastic and are absorbed by food, producing heat that can reheat or cook the food. There are no signs to say that microwave cooking reduces the nutritional value of food. But on the other some experts believe that microwave cooking do preserve more of the vitamins in food as it cooks food more quickly, leaving less time for the heat to break down the vitamins, and uses less water, which can leach out the vitamins.

Most people are concerned with being exposed to a microwave oven’s radiation. Various studies have been held on the effects of microwave cooking which have revealed that both positive and negative effects on food, just as there are current studies on the dangerous effects of radiation from cell phones. Now just follow the following tips to ensure safety while using micro wave oven.

- Always follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions for your own model.

- Never operate an oven if the doors are not closed firmly or is bent, warped, or otherwise damaged.

- As an added safety precaution, never stand directly against an oven (and don’t allow children to do this) for long periods of time while it is operating.

- You should not heat water or liquids in the microwave ovens for excessive amount of time.

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