Nutritionist Hanna Stolińska shares her knowledge and valuable nutrition tips on social media. She emphasizes that healthy habits matter, not just a diet. Her Instagram account is followed by over 60,000 people. Recently, the expert touched on a topic that usually sparks a lot of controversy.
I don't know why the microwave has such a negative reputation. Of course, it's another MYTH we believe in after reading nonsense on the internet
- she wrote.
Is heating food in the microwave unhealthy?
The nutritionist admits that she herself sometimes uses a microwave. She believes that the downside of this method is the poorer taste of many dishes and uneven heating. In her opinion, it’s important to focus on what we use to heat the food. It’s best to use ceramic or glass containers. "The problem lies in what we use to heat it. Often, it's catering plastic, which is a disaster," the expert stated.
The nutritionist on microwaves: Food doesn’t become irradiated
Dr. Hanna Stolińska summarized how microwaves work in a short video. As she explained, this type of device causes water molecules to vibrate and generate heat. The energy of the photons and the frequency of the radiation is very low. Importantly, the food does not become radioactive, carcinogenic, or irradiated. "The same changes occur in food as with any thermal processing. If the microwave is used correctly and is functioning properly, it is safe" - the nutritionist informed.
