STOP Using the Microwave | What Cooking in the Microwave Does to Food

A microwave might be an easy way to make a meal when you don’t feel like cooking, but it’s also an easy way to ruin the food you eat.
In this video, I cover why you should stop microwaving food immediately, and what eating microwaved food does to your body.
Using plastics, especially in the microwave, can cause microplastics to enter into your food. For this reason, I recommend sticking to glass containers in the microwave and covering them with a paper towel.
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[@vulpecul-astrology0625]

I agree with what you said, as far as when you said that a person who willingly chooses to microwave their own food to heat it up, but when I’m a guest in others home and they insist on heating the food that they serve me, that really ticks me off. I haven’t eaten anything from a microwave in 30 years and I’m not about to start now.

[@obsessedpisces5871]

Someone did this to me without telling me!! I had been 10 yrs no microwave and had dinner with a friend who turns out microwaved it all i was so angry.. ever since i preface my dinner dates with no microwaves

[@Gatorboy5678]

There’s a wonderful thing that starts with “g” and ends with “oogle” and it says “Every form of cooking reduces the nutrient value of food. The main contributing factors are temperature, cooking time, and method. During boiling, water-soluble nutrients may leak out of the food. As far as microwaves go, cooking times are generally short, and the temperature is low. Plus, the food is usually not boiled. For this reason, you would expect microwave ovens to retain more nutrients than methods like frying and boiling. According to two reviews, microwaving does not reduce nutrient value more than other cooking methods (1Trusted Source). An older study on 20 different vegetables noted that microwaving and baking preserved antioxidants the best, while pressure cooking and boiling did the worst (2Trusted Source). However, one older study found that just 1 minute of microwaving destroyed some of the cancer-fighting compounds in garlic, while this took 45 minutes in a conventional oven (3Trusted Source). However, a recent study showed that mild microwaving actually increased the levels of the anticarcinogenic compound sulforaphane in broccoli (4Trusted Source). Keep in mind that the type of food or nutrient sometimes matters. Microwaving breast milk has been found to be effective in preventing cytomegalovirus infections (5Trusted Source). With a few exceptions, microwaves tend to preserve nutrients very well.” So while microwaving Garlic makes its anti-cancer properties disappear, microwaving Broccoli actually INCREASES the anti-cancer properties.

[@marvenlunn6086]

Microwaves ruin the taste of food they make a good timer

[@croakingembryo]

What rubbish. Microwaving food has been shown to retain far more nutrients than boiling and even steaming.

[@XDrunkenPandaX]

of course. paid for by the food and microwave industry.

[@simonroome5858]

Quite right, this guy in the video is cherry picking data to support his own ideology. Then he tries to get you to buy his crappy book at the end. Maybe he should do some real research first.

[@clivestaples244]

​@simonroome5858 I thought something was off. I simply wanted some good recs and I fond this instead 😑

[@cuentadeyoutube5903]

About garlic, the study shows 45 minutes of oven also does the same thing. And “Allowing crushed garlic to "stand" for 10 min before microwave heating for 60 s prevented the total loss of anticarcinogenic activity”

[@samanthaginsberg6330]

I haven't used a microwave for about 13 yrs. My husband used to listen to this alternative guy on the radio as a kid and he never used one since! Since a child my husband has been educating people on things that are no good, bpa was another one.

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

By any chance, does he go off on antisemitic rants?

[@ShaferHart]

@@qwertykeyboard5901 is that what you call pointing out facts and names? Go back to sleep, kid.

[@tims244]

Not plastic at all!

[@clintonharvey2384]

Ohhhhhh you’re DUMB dumb, how interesting

[@Gatorboy5678]

There’s a wonderful thing that starts with “g” and ends with “oogle” and it says “Every form of cooking reduces the nutrient value of food. The main contributing factors are temperature, cooking time, and method. During boiling, water-soluble nutrients may leak out of the food. As far as microwaves go, cooking times are generally short, and the temperature is low. Plus, the food is usually not boiled. For this reason, you would expect microwave ovens to retain more nutrients than methods like frying and boiling. According to two reviews, microwaving does not reduce nutrient value more than other cooking methods (1Trusted Source). An older study on 20 different vegetables noted that microwaving and baking preserved antioxidants the best, while pressure cooking and boiling did the worst (2Trusted Source). However, one older study found that just 1 minute of microwaving destroyed some of the cancer-fighting compounds in garlic, while this took 45 minutes in a conventional oven (3Trusted Source). However, a recent study showed that mild microwaving actually increased the levels of the anticarcinogenic compound sulforaphane in broccoli (4Trusted Source). Keep in mind that the type of food or nutrient sometimes matters. Microwaving breast milk has been found to be effective in preventing cytomegalovirus infections (5Trusted Source). With a few exceptions, microwaves tend to preserve nutrients very well.” So while microwaving Garlic makes its anti-cancer properties disappear, microwaving Broccoli actually INCREASES the anti-cancer properties.

[@PeaceandMercy444]

I grew up with parents born in the 1940’s and 50’s so they wouldn’t go near a microwave, they also didn’t trust blue drinks ☺️. I have to say the plant experiment was all the convincing I needed. I’ll just buy a thermos and heat my food in the morning.

[@DanielHernandez-qf8hg]

This video is a big blessing. I am currently trying to remove microwave usage in my family. I am the son and it is quite difficult. This video really helped me and encourages me to keep pursuing freedom from microwave usage. Even if it is convenient.

[@braria9855]

Hi, I am a minimalist and didn't own a microwave for a long time (and actually requested one last year for christmas since we have a kid and I wanted to reheat coffee almost daily but am reconsidering it, thus here I am). Here are some things that immensely helped when I didn't have a microwave: - own a cup sized tiny pot. 250-300 mls. You will find it useful for also making hot chockolate but reheating tea and coffee or milk are the primary uses of a microwave for me - own stainless steel pots that are dishwasher safe, this is another big motivator for the microwave since microwaving on a plate means less "pots" to clean. If you have full stainless steel including handle just pop it in the dishwasher as a bowl after heating your food and you're good - as he mentioned, add water to most foods. I spray water into microwave for moisture for most foods and the stove is no different. Add a good amount of water to your pasta or rice or reheated food. Also don't fear olive oil. - for ovens again, spray your old dried up croissants or bread and other pastry with water then pop em in for a few minutes and they'll be soft and fluffy and fresh seeming. My oven took too long to warm which was my bummer. Some things are more even in the microwave than on the oven but ultimately all were possible I just wanted constant adding heat to my coffee 😅

[@kvisachaderah896]

You should stop listening to made up bullshit and listen to your dad for once. Microwave heats the food, and that is it.

[@klle3419]

this guy is not even a medical doctor There’s an article on the University of Harvard website that says microwave cooking is completely safe

[@johndias6614]

Unfortunately most work places only give you 30 minutes for lunch so the Microwave is the go to for quick hot lunch. Did this for many years. Now I'm retired, no microwave.

[@ClutchGene]

Any residual health issues? 🤔

[@ShaferHart]

@@ClutchGene if he gets cancer (heaven forbid) he'd just be a statistic, there's no way to pin point it to his microwave use.

[@vulpecul-astrology0625]

That’s why I eat lunches that are meant to be cold and don’t require heating up. Salads for example.

[@pootypoot8994]

​@@vulpecul-astrology0625 better off with some good beef jerky ❤

[@Gatorboy5678]

There’s a wonderful thing that starts with “g” and ends with “oogle” and it says “Every form of cooking reduces the nutrient value of food. The main contributing factors are temperature, cooking time, and method. During boiling, water-soluble nutrients may leak out of the food. As far as microwaves go, cooking times are generally short, and the temperature is low. Plus, the food is usually not boiled. For this reason, you would expect microwave ovens to retain more nutrients than methods like frying and boiling. According to two reviews, microwaving does not reduce nutrient value more than other cooking methods (1Trusted Source). An older study on 20 different vegetables noted that microwaving and baking preserved antioxidants the best, while pressure cooking and boiling did the worst (2Trusted Source). However, one older study found that just 1 minute of microwaving destroyed some of the cancer-fighting compounds in garlic, while this took 45 minutes in a conventional oven (3Trusted Source). However, a recent study showed that mild microwaving actually increased the levels of the anticarcinogenic compound sulforaphane in broccoli (4Trusted Source). Keep in mind that the type of food or nutrient sometimes matters. Microwaving breast milk has been found to be effective in preventing cytomegalovirus infections (5Trusted Source). With a few exceptions, microwaves tend to preserve nutrients very well.” So while microwaving Garlic makes its anti-cancer properties disappear, microwaving Broccoli actually INCREASES the anti-cancer properties.

[@roxyhibson7556]

I haven't been using the microwave since 2009! After reading several studies on this this is not for good health.

[@Gatorboy5678]

There’s a wonderful thing that starts with “g” and ends with “oogle” and it says “Every form of cooking reduces the nutrient value of food. The main contributing factors are temperature, cooking time, and method. During boiling, water-soluble nutrients may leak out of the food. As far as microwaves go, cooking times are generally short, and the temperature is low. Plus, the food is usually not boiled. For this reason, you would expect microwave ovens to retain more nutrients than methods like frying and boiling. According to two reviews, microwaving does not reduce nutrient value more than other cooking methods (1Trusted Source). An older study on 20 different vegetables noted that microwaving and baking preserved antioxidants the best, while pressure cooking and boiling did the worst (2Trusted Source). However, one older study found that just 1 minute of microwaving destroyed some of the cancer-fighting compounds in garlic, while this took 45 minutes in a conventional oven (3Trusted Source). However, a recent study showed that mild microwaving actually increased the levels of the anticarcinogenic compound sulforaphane in broccoli (4Trusted Source). Keep in mind that the type of food or nutrient sometimes matters. Microwaving breast milk has been found to be effective in preventing cytomegalovirus infections (5Trusted Source). With a few exceptions, microwaves tend to preserve nutrients very well.” So while microwaving Garlic makes its anti-cancer properties disappear, microwaving Broccoli actually INCREASES the anti-cancer properties.

[@donaldlucas8086]

I'm 58 years old I cook in the microwave as much as possible because I don't have a stove I use the microwave 3/4 times a day ever since they first came out. I got multiple motorcycle wrecks my doctor calls me a beast. I am as healthy as a 20 year old .

[@finalflowerchild]

Half of your health is genetics.

[@rileyl4109]

And the other half is microwave

[@ilck-ym-blals7385]

Yeah and some people can smoke till they're 90-100 it doesnt mean its a good idea to smoke...congratulations, you don't seem to have learnt alot considering the age you are.

[@alexistaylor969]

@@ilck-ym-blals7385 I mean you think microwaves are harmful....which means you are an idiot....and you are trying to insult this guy's intelligence. As an RF technician I will tell you that Microwave ovens are completely harmless and everything the guy said in the video is bullshit. If you don't believe me you can go spend a minimum of 4 years studying electromagnetic frequency theory. All a microwave does is heat food, as all EMF does to a human body is heat it up, this is why we have warnings about directional antennas and why we have antipersonnel weapons that shoot microwaves to disable riots. As long as you are using a bowl or plate that is microwave safe you are fine, even then the amount of heat needed to release plastic chemicals into food would actually melt the plate/bowl. So if the plate/bowl is melted and you eat from it, that isn't the microwave, that was you misusing it. I mean the microwave manual even says to only use microwave safe cookware. As for the dumbass in the video mentioning toxic radiation, it is EMF, it can't hurt you in low doses and if you start feeling hot you walk away. The microwaves can't even escape through the metal screen or metal particle suspended glass screen, they are to large and will be deflected.

[@muhammedk470]

The microwave is not destroying the nutrients, it's the overcooking that does this. This holds for all other methods of cooking.

[@Gatorboy5678]

Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes.

[@desent493]

Very biased. The garlic thing applies to other heating methods as well! I stopped watching when you moved on to broccoli. Give a balanced overview of the topic...

[@sl4983]

I remember when we didn't have microwaves. I guess we used pots and pans or the oven to reheat our food.

[@SPACEMAN38-11]

I still do

[@raheemallen2003]

📢 Alert A Sunday Law will be The Mark Of The Beast when enforce by law, Those that keep Gods seventh day sabbath will be prohibited from buying and sell and persecuted. Jesus is coming are you ready?

[@catherinebrooks7180]

As long as not using aluminum pots and pans, or coated

[@khart4208]

@@raheemallen2003 It’ll be saturday law, that’s the real sabbath

[@audiobiblestudyarchive4968]

The mark of the beast will be the deception that satan is Jesus returned when satan appears in Jerusalem at the sixth seal, the sixth trumpet and the sixth vial as the antichrist.

[@lowbird7947]

The cooking method that best retains nutrients is one that cooks quickly, heats food for the shortest amount of time, and uses as little liquid as possible. Microwaving meets those criteria.

[@jonarauzo]

Haven't used a microwave in more than a decade. I use the toaster oven instead now.

[@UltraMAGAKing2024]

Threw away Microwave when I was 18. Never looked back.

[@Gatorboy5678]

There’s a wonderful thing that starts with “g” and ends with “oogle” and it says “Every form of cooking reduces the nutrient value of food. The main contributing factors are temperature, cooking time, and method. During boiling, water-soluble nutrients may leak out of the food. As far as microwaves go, cooking times are generally short, and the temperature is low. Plus, the food is usually not boiled. For this reason, you would expect microwave ovens to retain more nutrients than methods like frying and boiling. According to two reviews, microwaving does not reduce nutrient value more than other cooking methods (1Trusted Source). An older study on 20 different vegetables noted that microwaving and baking preserved antioxidants the best, while pressure cooking and boiling did the worst (2Trusted Source). However, one older study found that just 1 minute of microwaving destroyed some of the cancer-fighting compounds in garlic, while this took 45 minutes in a conventional oven (3Trusted Source). However, a recent study showed that mild microwaving actually increased the levels of the anticarcinogenic compound sulforaphane in broccoli (4Trusted Source). Keep in mind that the type of food or nutrient sometimes matters. Microwaving breast milk has been found to be effective in preventing cytomegalovirus infections (5Trusted Source). With a few exceptions, microwaves tend to preserve nutrients very well.” So while microwaving Garlic makes its anti-cancer properties disappear, microwaving Broccoli actually INCREASES the anti-cancer properties.

[@Gatorboy5678]

Also eww. Trump supporters 🤮

[@vickicee6815]

What are the effects of microwaves in comparison to boiling? Stove top? Convection oven? It seems youve only compared to steaming, which we already know is the healthiest way to cook

[@nickvenendaal]

i came across a comparison, but it only was for one nutrient, the allicin in garlic. So it might not say much about other nutrients. Nevertheless, for this nutrient they compared 1 minute of stir-frying with 6 minutes of boiling and with 15 minutes of simmering. the 1 minute stir-frying and/or microwaving was the worse and destroyed all of this compound. the other two also broke down the allicin, but to a lower degree. At least there was some of the compound left after the cooking. so microwaving and stir-frying seem to be on par when it comes to destroying (this specific) nutrients, but boiling and simmering seem to be better then microwaving and stir-frying.

[@ronlentjes2739]

I don't touch corn at all. GMO. Round Up (glyphosate poison). If you do pop corn, only use saturated fat such as clarified butter and don't overheat! I do not use microwave for anything! All oils have a smoke point so you can only regulate this with conventional regulated temperatures. A microwave (2.4Ghz) will heat oils on pin points (along the standing wave energy) to sever temperatures that make oils into trans fats instantly. Throw away your microwave now. My mad cooking experiments lead to this horrible realisation.

[@maddog3467]

No stir fry is better then steam

[@JeanineLaMonica_fem]

I haven't owned or used a microwave in three years, and I don't miss it all. The "comforts" of modernity are killing people.

[@klle3419]

there’s zero evidence of that - harvard website says it’s completely safe and more nutritious for certain things because cook time is shorter . don’t listen to you tubers who aren’t actual licensed medical doctor KZbin now has an information panel for all people who have been vetted to be credible authorities in medicine and I hope other things like plumbing etc

[@ronlentjes2739]

I used a meter and new microwave. I was at dangerous level until I was completely out of the kitchen. This is professional equipment. I was stunned. Please understand that the IEEE safety level is for burns only (heating). That is of no help. We are electrical and our nerves get triggered by microwaves at lower levels of V/m. 2.4Ghz means cm wavelengths so military uses this against enemies to make them really confused / sick / or instant heart attack, so don't take this lightly. Cataracts happen in two very different ways: Direct energy from towers or phones to your eyes. The other is by glycation of your food. That is basically super heating sugar + fat (of microwaved food) which then damages your blood vessels and also cataracts. Now that we have comms at higher 66 GHz, although can't penetrate trees eg. The use of higher powers and directed "antennas" (phased coherence beaming), this energy can be so bad for health (and wartime use against soft targets).

[@sl4983]

Good tip about the coating or lining in the fryer

[@DrLivingood]

Thanks for watching! -LGD Team

[@mikeFolco]

“Doctor of natural medicine”

[@simonroome5858]

Doctor of bullshido

[@RosaAnderson-gh3kg]

Me and my husband don't have much of a choice. We are in a rig for weeks at a time so alot of the times we eat at restaurants which most gets old. We want to get another little cook oven which are so much better. I use glass at home to cook in most of the time it's hard to eat healthy on the road.

[@sampedro9316]

Toaster oven

[@RosaAnderson-gh3kg]

​@@sampedro9316Yes we will eventually get another one we've had one before thanks.

[@isabelgutierrez8150]

@@sampedro9316toaster ovens also use radiation

[@Dewey_Boondye420]

thats what brought me here.. if you have a decent inverter, you can use a whole variety of things. walmart has electric skillets for $20. they also have little pots like you would use on a stove but they plug in. and you can also use toaster ovens, electric steamers, and air fryers(alrhough many of the air fryers are prrtty high wattage) ive noticed that when my cb is on, and i microwave something you can hear the waves being picked up, the microwave drives the cb crazy! kinda scary since its futher from the microwave than i am

[@touiklau1254]

I use microwave for all my cooking last 4 years ,I went through 3 already it broke ,,gonna stop now

[@corynnelson7469]

didnt get far into the video... but bro.... cooking brocoli and garlic pretty much every way damages the nutrients... so poor examples but I guess it helped push your anti microwave agenda

[@blarghblargh]

yeah, he's just a liar

[@ChaltuRegassa-cr3wv]

Thank you,thank you so much for your brief explanation !!!

[@DrLivingood]

Glad you are here with us:) -LGD Team

[@seddrickbradley1859]

A microwave does not "zap"-- it's a wave. A frequency with a crest that the oxygen particle of the water molecule chases. That molecular movement causes the heat.

[@behnamrasooli8801]

Microwave is just another way of heating things. Heating food destroys some of the nutrients, regardless of cooking it on a stove or in a microwave. Think about it, what is heating? heating means making the molecules vibrate faster. Now, these vibration can come in the form of micro waves or can come from fire or a hot surface.

[@ShaferHart]

that's reassuring for you, don't do anything about it since you don't want to, but microwaves use radiation to produce that vibration and heat. It's not the same as this video clearly shows. It's also suspicious how they don't seem interested in finding out if they cause any long lasting damage (we do know about cataracts so something does leak from them). They really would sell us poison for as long as they're allowed to so it's up to us to reduce our attack surface as much as possible.

[@earthenscience]

His video is joke science. Even if his claims are true, he doesn't bother to compare it to rival ovens such as toaster ovens or frying pans. So his statements lose context completely if toaster ovens do the same to food.

[@johncronin5311]

He is right, you dont have a clue

[@josiahmoeller8821]

Here come all the microwave salesmen. You didn’t listen to the video, he compared broccoli losing 90% of its nutrients compared to steaming where you only lose 11%

[@earthenscience]

@@josiahmoeller8821 again. steaming is not a rival to microwave he should have compared it to other ovens such as toaster ovens

[@marvenlunn6086]

Microwaves ruined the taste of food. i was so happy to get one when i was a kid. Everyone was bragging how good they were after i used one the first time i didn't like it. I kept trying differnt things got other who bragged about them to do it for me and still didn't like it

[@nickaronschannel430]

Doc, your program here is a vital contribution to all our lives, especially in light of recent revelations regarding air injected metals pollution over Our Spacious Skies. Blessings to You and Yours

[@ronlentjes2739]

I have now fully watched your video. I have no idea about the plants test. But I can say that microwaving food is a high frequency / high voltage situation. Me and my electronic friends used to burn up Leads and CFL lights and metal coils and electronic equipment in the microwave for fun. I tell ya, now that I have completely change my eating to opposite to the lies from food industry, I am soooo healthy and only eat once a day. That is when my physics and electronics and mad food science came to an amazing ah ha moment. Everything came together. A microwave is on or off ( or full on for 15 secs and full off for 15 secs at 50% power level). During the on cycle it is blasting uncontrolled energy and point heating to dangerous temperatures. Food should never reach those temps and should always be less than the worse oil you are using. Yep, you cannot have health with a microwave in your house. Sledge hammer anyone?

[@OwlWhite12]

When did it become okay to destroy our food🤔

[@sl4983]

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[@cjhoward409]

Unless you grow it yourself, our food is so overly processed and sprayed with chemicals and all kinds of additives 🤢

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Throw away the microwave and the cell phones! -Sent from my iphone 99

[@ronlentjes2739]

Omg please understand that good fat is essential to a healthy diet. I use only clarified butter (easy to make from butter). I have fat with every meal. I am totally healthy. Here's what I do. I am keto/veg. Saturated fat, butter (160 C), clarified butter (220 C), red meat, eggs, nuts, vegetables, fruit. No wheat, bread, cereal, pasta, rice. No sugar. No artificial sugar of any kind. Only sweeten with fruits. Cacao Nibs. Only eat once a day. Fast (only water and minerals) 2 or 3 or 5 or 7 or sometimes 14 days. If 3+ days, cell repair will occur. Absolute cancer killer (lack of sugar, keto, so on). No processed foods - No E number chemicals. No sources of Aluminum!! Only whole foods. Works a charm!! NO $medications$, $drugs$, $vaccines$!!! They are designed to keep you sick! Oh and turn off your lie box TV and other mainstream sources of $brain washing$ $propaganda$.

[@Mia15239]

Very important thank you so much for this very important information!!!!!!! It is crucial same I’m grateful for people like you sharing this information!!!!

[@wtfkanal9997]

of course this guy sells a book on how you shouldn't use a microwave

[@kpballa1009]

thanks for this good info.

[@DrLivingood]

Thank you for joining us here on KZbin! -LGD Team

[@cathydiamond6573]

I reheat my cup of coffee and tea.

[@HURTSWHENIPEE310]

I guess anyone can call himself a doctor nowadays, lol😂

[@whoisthis4948]

Yeah this guy doesn't compare other forms of cooking. Boiling food also causes a lot of nutrients to absorb into the water. If you are that worried about loosing nutrients then you better drink that whole pot of water. The longer you cook something the less nutrients you get. Microwaves are the fastest way of cooking.

[@Vanguard-gh8ov]

Of course some fat unhealthy leftist disagrees

[@TheKantele]

Question: Was the microwaved water and boiled water cooled down first before being poured onto the plants??

[@in4327-0]

This makes sense. But if we want hot food, that most probably this point is less important.

[@dee-t7q]

Then how do you feel about cooking on induction stove top (portable)? CHeers

[@braria9855]

Induction heats based on magnetic energy so it's ultimately still heat but not so widespread into area than it would be with gas. Gas actually polluted air as a side effect so induction is better. Imo it technically works a bit worse for food since the heat goes pretty clearly from the bottom+sides not being everywhere around but you learn to use it. It's amazing for stuff like crepes or tortillas that are perfectly symmetrical though. I don't love it for reheating foods since it takes longer to heat the middle of broccoli or meat pieces, needs a good amount of extra water and stirring but it's usable. I got a microwave last year for this reason + reheating coffee and now I'm unsure of that decision 😅

[@blarghblargh]

microwave ovens are absolutely fine. he's spreading well-debunked falsehoods. induction is good, and can be quite energy efficient for some things. gas emits VOCs and is fairly inefficient on the stovetop. it's less bad in an oven. still, if you have to use gas, ventilate your kitchen and living area.

[@susan6437]

I have never owned a microwave and never will.

[@jerrythompson8532]

Thanks So much!

[@hippie-io7225]

Thanks! Any thoughts on pressure cooking?

[@sl4983]

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[@ShaferHart]

that's just heat...

[@me3said2aweyah68]

All these reasons are the same as of you boiled something

[@NewbTube69]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@johncronin5311]

Not quit

[@jeffacost2405]

Then you cook only at home.. Not restaurant, not fast food, not take away.... Right?

[@Icreatedthisbymistake]

Why would you use a microwave at home because the restaurant will force it on you anyway? Do the best you can for yourself. Even if you can't bring your homecooked lunch everywhere, you can choose cold snacks instead of microwaved restaurant food.

[@peterdeglovic4931]

i didnt understand when he said - microwave takes out enzymes from water meant for watering ??? what nutrients are in water meant for plants?

[@DrLivingood]

Check out this video on why you should stop microwaving food immediately, and what eating microwaved food does to your body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5SpemWln8-Snac -LGD Team

[@DrLivingood]

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[@nancymihut777]

Thank you very very much, I love your videos. I really appreciate your videos, all of them are very useful and very informative. I totally agree with you no 100% but 200%. ❤❤❤💯

[@tims244]

The heating elements in overn can contain heavy metals.

[@PulseCodeModulate]

Let's not forget that cell phones use microwave radiation and they are placed right next to your brain every time you use one.

[@gottabme]

I try to use speakerphone whenever I can, but, yeah...

[@jeffacost2405]

Them make a video telling not use mobile due the radiation lol

[@Gatorboy5678]

Yeah, this video is (Pardon my English) poppycock.

[@genevievesylvester5968]

I melt butter for popcorn in it...and that's it!!! Always in glass container!!! I have never been a fan of it!! I remember when they first came out. My dad and I cooked a hamburger in it. Oh my dear lord!!!! it was so bad. yuck!!!

[@sl4983]

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[@sl4983]

I remember also Genevieve, can you believe that? That there was a time when we didn't use them? Or my parents who cooked meals anyway!

[@genevievesylvester5968]

I warm everything up on the stove or oven. My daughter doesn’t own one either! I taught her well😁😂

[@dawnpearson4907]

Popcorn is full of GMOs i won't eat it anymore. But i do love it!

[@ronlentjes2739]

Bad idea, really, really bad. I had a bowl snap into 3 pieces... I don't touch corn at all. GMO. Round Up (glyphosate poison). If you do pop corn, only use saturated fat such as clarified butter and don't overheat! I do not use microwave for anything! All oils have a smoke point so you can only regulate this with conventional regulated temperatures. A microwave (2.4Ghz) will heat oils on pin points (along the standing wave energy) to sever temperatures that make oils into trans fats instantly. Throw away your microwave now. My mad cooking experiments lead to this horrible realisation.

[@allans7281]

You don’t need a microwave I don’t like the idea of radiation and food. You can use an electric kettle for water and stay away from microwavable only type of food

[@folaabraham4122]

So the mini oven is better than the microwave, health-wise

[@DrLivingood]

Yes, that is correct. -LGD Team

[@Mikesworld777]

So what does microwave radiation in the form of wireless communications do to the body? Does it kill the water in the human body?

[@DrLivingood]

Check out this article about what microwaves do to food: drlivingood.pulse.ly/rbnfl06bk1-LGD Team

[@blarghblargh]

it's harmless. don't listen to quacks

[@Mikesworld777]

@@blarghblargh not according to the studies I’ve read. Seems like your the quack

[@DetRiley]

If I eat anything from a microwave, I end up in the ER. My wife previously believed it was just in my head. That was ER visit number 6 or 7.

[@madisonbrownlee6971]

no

[@Eth3realwarrior]

I've lived in my apartment for over 10 years Never wanted a microwave in my pad. I almost never use one at work, maybe twice a year. And friends/family's places maybe a couple of times a year. Range top, oven, and toaster oven. And microwaves use electricity while not in use up to 1/3 of it's operating power. Oh one more time, they are roach 🪳 magnets! Even if you are clean but the neighbors may not be. Food smells and the warmth of the standby.

[@DrLivingood]

Thank you for joining us here on KZbin:) -LGD Team

[@yasminkhan3762]

Thank you Doctor👍👍

[@rue_777]

what about electric stoves vs gas vs microwaves

[@ronlentjes2739]

I don't touch corn at all. GMO. Round Up (glyphosate poison). If you do pop corn, only use saturated fat such as clarified butter and don't overheat! I do not use microwave for anything! All oils have a smoke point so you can only regulate this with conventional regulated temperatures. A microwave (2.4Ghz) will heat oils on pin points (along the standing wave energy) to sever temperatures that make oils into trans fats instantly. Throw away your microwave now. My mad cooking experiments lead to this horrible realisation.

[@ronlentjes2739]

electric or gas is good. Don't over heat your cooking oil, keep flame lower setting or keep electrical at lower setting. NO Microwave! It turns cooking oil into trans fat and ruins the food.

[@valeriew5934]

Dr Livingood , Is it bad to warm up my coffee with half n half in a coffee cup

[@coriebarnes8680]

Yes. I warm coffee ☕ and tea 🍵 in a stainless steel pot on the stove. It takes 5 minutes to get it hot, not boiling. So not much more time than a microwave. And better for my health so it's worth the extra few minutes. If I have half and half in the cup then I will stir it occasionally. I've discovered that it tastes so much better than when I used to microwave it. 😋

[@ashleykieffer8765]

Do you have any information about harmful EMF's? I recently was told by my Functional doctor that the cell towers and Wifi in my house can cause harm to our bodies. Have you made any videos on that subject? Thanks! ☺

[@DrLivingood]

They do emit waves... however everything does like cell phones and other electronics! They do have benefits so we just recommend taking them off at night and charging them away from where you sleep. -LGD Team

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

Remember, no things with bread in the microwave! They get soggy and nasty! Also, avoid microwaving non ground meats. Doing so often results in said meat taking on weird textures (becoming "rubbery" for instance). The best use case for the microwave (in my experience) is reheating leftovers that are mostly pasta and sauce based. Do put the bowl near the edge of the platter though, it'll pass through more standing waves and help reduce the (incredibly IRRITATING) thing where the food isn't evenly cooked (cold sections).

[@patriot-wf1er]

Well i use my micro wave 5 days a week because im a long haul truck driver. Have no choice

[@olkh5242]

Ppl decided to not use microwave eating fast food every day and thinking they on healthy way 😂

[@Designtower20]

Does the average toaster oven destroy nutrients?

[@DrLivingood]

Toasting bread has minimal influence on its nutritional content. We would recommend using a toaster and/or the broiler feature on your oven if your aren't comfortable with a toaster. 😊 Dr. Livingood has recommendations on his Amazon Market under "Electronic Kitchen Products". amazon.pulse.ly/gjtlxb6vvb - LGD Team

[@micahstephenscoaching]

I use a microwave to heat up my coffee mug with cream everyday so it doesn’t make my coffee go cold. About 1.5 mins. Is this bad?

[@DrLivingood]

Check out this video on why you should stop microwaving food immediately, and what eating microwaved food does to your body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5SpemWln8-Snac -LGD Team

[@micahstephenscoaching]

@@DrLivingoodthanks, Doc. But the link you posted is the same video as above.

[@DrLivingood]

Sorry about that. I would recommend using your stove to warm your cream. Or filling your cup with boiling water to warm your mug. -LGD Team

[@kvisachaderah896]

@@DrLivingood shut your lying ass up

[@booksquotes948]

Are ovens safe ???

[@DrLivingood]

Yes! -LGD Team

[@electroman8024]

Lol no man it’s fine to use been using it every day for 30 years and I look 25 also you get more nutrients microwaving because boiling it you lose a ton in the water you throw it out think about it

[@brusselsproutboy7005]

What do you think the effect the microwave has on the iron and metals in our food?

[@DrLivingood]

It would ruin the nutrients in the food. -LGD Team

[@brusselsproutboy7005]

@@DrLivingood but is there any study’s on the effects of microwaving in particular the metals in our food?

[@zeazeaimm7922]

I want to rid the microwave

[@wynottgivemore9274]

Boiled water from a kettle will also be harmful to any houseplant.c mon!

[@jesscouch8397]

MyAV guy said microwaves release a lot of EMF's NOT GOOD

[@earthenscience]

I mean the whole point is to release EMFs. As long as you aren't in the line of sight of the microwave you won't get the radiation. And standing in sunlight has harmful UV radiation so you might as well not stand in that either.

[@oneness1_]

I think you should research the effects of microwave again because your information is outdated

[@manolobenavente319]

Can you briefly outline what is the new information then ?

[@oneness1_]

​@manolobenavente319 do not microwave for too long and the foods preserve most of its nutrients better than boiling, frying or baking. That's the latest science.

[@philrostron3363]

Please cite some studies to back up your claims

[@DrLivingood]

His references are listed in the video description.😊 -LGD Team

[@davesnothere8859]

@@DrLivingood dr sellingbooks

[@nobleking7636]

It took me a lot of years to realize that microwaved food just taste way worse than if you were to cook said particular food on the stove oven or air fryer

[@leifharmsen]

Microwaves heat the food. OooooOOooooOoo!

[@The.2.Minute-Man]

Some what misleading ......

[@alexguerra1668]

🙋🏻‍♀️ Would you mind expanding on this?

[@bofelden8433]

So you're in the microwave or cancer business?

[@davesnothere8859]

infrared radiation as scary to you?

[@tolajujee4687]

Wow very shocking

[@DrLivingood]

Thanks for watching! -LGD Team

[@FoonAzVS]

Guess I just wasted my money on microwave oven