Scott Schwab
Today I wanted to write on a topic that everyone of us does and needs to reduce. I decided to do some research to back up what I will be speaking about today. The microwave oven was a bi-product of research in the 40's with radar research using magnetron's. It actually was a mistake and stumbled upon by a Dr. Percy LeBaron Spencer. The first commercial sales of the microwave oven actually started in 67. The Microwave didn't become the thing to have until the 70's though. So now we are in the year 2009. The power and efficiency of the microwave continues to be improved and the aesthetic appeal is improved as well. However, lets talk about the power that is being generated by one of these incredible machines. I don't know if I could explain the scientific side of things even if I took a class and studied just the microwave power for a semester. This is why I have attached an article that I believe is very good and walks through the steps. It is a great article and also a site that has great information about health and living better. Essentially what happens as food is being cooked in the microwave; is the molecules are being bounced off of each other rapidly. This creates heat within the solid object, (i.e your food). The problem though, is as you heat up your food faster and faster, you are loosing valuable nutrients, antioxidants, and proteins. It is known that the more raw you can eat your food the better. However, cooking your food is something that is needed and part of our lives. Furthermore, the time that we take to cook foods and have meals is limited, thus making microwaves more useful. Here are some suggestions to get more out of your food, give you more energy, and receive the proper nutrients that you are expecting from your meals. The more nutrients, antioxidants, and proteins that you receive from your food, the more energy you will have for your days and weeks. The more you have energy, obviously the more productive you will be and more opportunities you will have to workout and live a healthier life. If when cooking with a microwave, cook on a low heat. If you must use a microwave, you must use the lowest heat possible. The final suggestion added is something that is being advertised more and more. With the harmful chemicals that are in plastics, much of these toxins are entering into your food. Cook on a glass plate, or paper towel. We don't know all of the harmful things that cooking food on plastic create. The thing that is for sure, is that these toxins have agents known to break down the immune system, and have cancer causing agents. Lets vow to live longer and healthier lives. This is only one part to the puzzle. The biggest piece has to be a workout schedule and healthy diet. Do it for yourself, your friends, family, loved ones, whomever; just do it!
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