Please stop microwaving your food
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I need to ask...
How many people actually COOK with a microwave? I've defrosted, heated up left overs and prepackaged, already fully cooked foods but never EVER used it to actually COOK my food.
I have. You can steam veggies really quickly in there. My mom used to poach eggs in there, and I scramble eggs in there. She also used to cook bacon in the microwave. We had a special dish for it. We used to make baked apples, as well. Seriously, you can cook all kinds of stuff in the microwave. My mom had an entire cookbook for it, and Joy Of Cooking adds a special "microwave" section to a lot of foods.0 -
Microwaves are new technology when measured by lifetimes. Scientists may have learned a lot about the human body and nutrition, but it is hubris to think we truly understand it's complexity. If we did we would be able to cure, not just treat the myriad of modern diseases that now exist. The OP may or may not be correct, but I think her views are quite prudent, and humans have thrived without microwaves, so you can't argue they are necessary.
No, we do not fully understand the complexity of the human body. But microwaves are pretty darn basic and easily understood with a few basic science courses. No one is arguing that microwaves are necessary but rather arguing against the IMprudence of spreading false information. It's like saying spinach gives you cancer-sure, there's a whole lot we don't know about cancer and its causes, but that statement is not backed up by ANYTHING, and I can't say spreading that around would be prudent in any way.
X-rays are just as basic but turns out they aren't that good for us. The difference with spinach is that it has been around for
thousands of years and has been scientifically shown to have a myriad of health benefits in the long run. If you were referring to GM spinach then I would support prudently avoiding that because again it is something only time will be able to show safe.0 -
I was told (by my elderly relative) that the reason you leave the food for a minute after you take it out of the microwave is to let any left over microwaves escape, that way it is perfectly safe to eat!
Well I think that settles that discussion!
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Wow.. truly.. I didn't mean for this to start a big argument or for people to be rude to others or myself. I completely fine if you disagree with me but there is no need to be disrespectful to me or anyone else.
If you don't agree and love using the microwave.. then by all means...
But why enter a thread to bash someone else? Why not just ignore and move on to something else that interests you?
(I believe bashing and to disagree are two different things)
Because if you know that the opening post is a bunch of hogwash, shouldn't it be corrected to avoid spreading the misinformation to others and perpetuating it?
I did get an excellent early morning laugh out of this though
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Microwaves are new technology when measured by lifetimes. Scientists may have learned a lot about the human body and nutrition, but it is hubris to think we truly understand it's complexity. If we did we would be able to cure, not just treat the myriad of modern diseases that now exist. The OP may or may not be correct, but I think her views are quite prudent, and humans have thrived without microwaves, so you can't argue they are necessary.
No, we do not fully understand the complexity of the human body. But microwaves are pretty darn basic and easily understood with a few basic science courses. No one is arguing that microwaves are necessary but rather arguing against the IMprudence of spreading false information. It's like saying spinach gives you cancer-sure, there's a whole lot we don't know about cancer and its causes, but that statement is not backed up by ANYTHING, and I can't say spreading that around would be prudent in any way.
X-rays are just as basic but turns out they aren't that good for us. The difference with spinach is that it has been around for
thousands of years and has been scientifically shown to have a myriad of health benefits in the long run. If you were referring to GM spinach then I would support prudently avoiding that because again it is something only time will be able to show safe.
X-rays are ionizing radiation. Microwaves are non-ionizing radiation. Do you understand that basic difference? Then add in the fact that microwaves were discovered about 40 years before x-rays, and have been studied longer than x-rays, and your entire argument fails to prove any kind of point.0 -
We don't use a microwave...only because we couldnt fit it in our kitchen when we moved. It really hasnt been a big deal for us as we just oven or hob. Who can't wait 30 minutes for their food to cook? Also it makes us more likely to cook from scratch so we can really control what we're eating.0
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And everyone should be required to check Snopes before posting stuff here.
Actually, people should be required to check Snopes before sending emails or FB posting as well.
Silly!0 -
Microwaves are new technology when measured by lifetimes. Scientists may have learned a lot about the human body and nutrition, but it is hubris to think we truly understand it's complexity. If we did we would be able to cure, not just treat the myriad of modern diseases that now exist. The OP may or may not be correct, but I think her views are quite prudent, and humans have thrived without microwaves, so you can't argue they are necessary.
No, we do not fully understand the complexity of the human body. But microwaves are pretty darn basic and easily understood with a few basic science courses. No one is arguing that microwaves are necessary but rather arguing against the IMprudence of spreading false information. It's like saying spinach gives you cancer-sure, there's a whole lot we don't know about cancer and its causes, but that statement is not backed up by ANYTHING, and I can't say spreading that around would be prudent in any way.
X-rays are just as basic but turns out they aren't that good for us. The difference with spinach is that it has been around for
thousands of years and has been scientifically shown to have a myriad of health benefits in the long run. If you were referring to GM spinach then I would support prudently avoiding that because again it is something only time will be able to show safe.
I hope you're not suggesting we stop getting X-rays also because last I checked the benefits are still outweighing the risks.0 -
OP, congrats on staying classy--you've taken a really undeserved beating here.
If classy means defending a falsehood with studies that actually refute her argument (in the hopes that no one actually reads them), then I guess you're right.
Classy means not stooping to the rudeness that others have displayed.0 -
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OP, congrats on staying classy--you've taken a really undeserved beating here.
If classy means defending a falsehood with studies that actually refute her argument (in the hopes that no one actually reads them), then I guess you're right.
Classy means not stooping to the rudeness that others have displayed.
I don't think there's a classy way to respond to a post full of BS stated as fact. If you don't want rude responses, don't post crap.0 -
I don't actually agree with her post, but I've managed to not ridicule her or tell her to shut up or call her an idiot.
I guess there is a way.
People debate all the time. It is possible to do so without the above.
If anyone can prove that she believed her post was factually incorrect and posted it to spread misinformation, that's a whole other can of worms. But to me, she seemed sincere in wanting to help people. Why not explain to her why you believe her post is incorrect without insulting her?0 -
There is no legitimate peer reviewed scientific study proving what you say. But there is a lot to prove that it's false.
http://ehealthmd.com/content/microwaved-food-dangerous-myths-and-facts
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I don't actually agree with her post, but I've managed to not ridicule her or tell her to shut up or call her an idiot.
I guess there is a way.
People debate all the time. It is possible to do so without the above.
If anyone can prove that she believed her post was factually incorrect and posted it to spread misinformation, that's a whole other can of worms. But to me, she seemed sincere in wanting to help people. Why not explain to her why you believe her post is incorrect without insulting her?
What is there to debate? Not sure how you debate a falsehood. It's like debating whether the sky is burn sienna or chartreuse green.
Sure, you can stay klassy if someone tells you to do something based on lies... but most people have low tolerance to ignorance and ignorant people requesting people do something based on a falsehood. Especially after announcing they're getting off their soap box.0 -
Fine, don't debate her. Tell her why she is wrong. It's still possible to do that without belittling her.0
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Lot's of BS0
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Also, please don't microwave straight water. Unless you like boiling water to explode in your face.
???? I often microwave straight water for tea. I've never had it explode. :huh:0 -
I heard the best way to cook some veggies was either steam or microwave as boiling can take out the nutrients. Other than that I don't touch the microwave. :-)0
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As in distilled water, devoid of any minerals.Also, please don't microwave straight water. Unless you like boiling water to explode in your face.
???? I often microwave straight water for tea. I've never had it explode. :huh:0 -
As in distilled water, devoid of any minerals.
Fun fun fun :drinker: http://www.chow.com/food-news/55123/can-microwaved-water-explode/
I still don't know why an average person would superheat distilled water, though. For what purpose? Beats me.0 -
Yawn. Complete and utter myth. Amazing what some people will believe.
It's not a myth that microwaving vegetables breaks down the compounds/nutrients in your food.
Cooking in general does that to your food. The less processed/cooked, the better. The most nutrient-void foods in our diets are the highly processed ones, I'm sure you've heard of this...
The closer to 'alive' our food is, the better.
Microwaves cook things faster, more and more thoroughly, which makes them less nutritious.
"Yawn" to your ignorant and rude comment. Amazing what some people will say...
Actually, you got that backwards. Microwaves cook things faster so they retain more nutrients.0 -
I was told (by my elderly relative) that the reason you leave the food for a minute after you take it out of the microwave is to let any left over microwaves escape, that way it is perfectly safe to eat!
Well I think that settles that discussion!
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ROFL old people rule.0 -
LMAO!!!!!0 -
ok its one thing heating up already cooked food in a microwave but surely nobody would cook with one.0
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As in distilled water, devoid of any minerals.
Fun fun fun :drinker: http://www.chow.com/food-news/55123/can-microwaved-water-explode/
I still don't know why an average person would superheat distilled water, though. For what purpose? Beats me.
Interesting. I guess I should be glad that my Brita filtered tap water and/or my stonewear mug has impurities. Though my microwave has a "beverage" setting that I use, so perhaps it's programmed not to get to the explosion temp.0 -
ok its one thing heating up already cooked food in a microwave but surely nobody would cook with one.
Why wouldn't you?0 -
lol this thread is just.. wow
doesnt matter how the heck you cook or heat up your food. Calories in vs calories out. Throw in a multi vitamin if youre so worried.0 -
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heh.
this has been so entertaining I hate to see it end.
have a good day.
I'm off to read about real vs fake butter. discuss.0
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