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heating food in microwave: good or bad?

Updated on March 3, 2017 in Nutrition
5 on February 28, 2017

Hi, I’m eating a great brain diet, and sometimes I have to heat up my food in the microwave. Is that bad for my body? Is it true that microwaves alter the cellular structure of the food to the point that our bodies receive “something else” instead of the food we were eating?
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0 on February 28, 2017

Hi Meti- Good question. The problem with microwaves is that they can easily overcook foods, which does have an effect on the enzyme integrity of our food. When enzymes are destroyed, we are not able to  absorb as much of the nutrients from the food (since enzymes helps us to digest proteins, fats, and carbohydrates). So try to use the lowest setting on your microwave, and avoid overcooking your food no matter how you are preparing it. Lightly cooked (or raw) is generally the best way to maintain optimal nutrition in our foods. – Coach Zoe

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0 on February 28, 2017

Thanks a lot!

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1 on March 2, 2017

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on March 3, 2017

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0 on March 3, 2017

My family (including myself) have done extensive research on the problems with microwaves. If you watch the “nutty buttercup” recipe from Amen clinics you’ll see them use a microwave. The recipe in itself is great, but microwaves genetically alter food and take something that’s initially very healthy (such as vegetables) and make them very unhealthy. I’d recommend doing your own research on microwaves, but making sure you get real information. Microwave use is a serious problem and I *highly* recommend not using them. And if you continue to, when making something in the microwave, get out of the room! It’s filling that room with radiation. And never, ever stand right next to it. We ended up removing the microwave that was built-in to our house because of all the problems it has. I hope this helps.

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