C. Booth
Last Updated on January 7, 2021
According to research, reheating processed meats in the microwave leads to the development of cholesterol oxidation products, which have been associated with coronary heart disease.
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#7 – Rice
© Delish.comMicrowaving rice may result in food poisoning, according to the Food Standards Agency. The problem with rice involves the presence of Bacillus cereus, heat-resistant toxin-releasing bacteria that can cause diarrhea or nausea and vomiting.
Several studies have found that reheating rice in the microwave and then storing it at room temperature causes the spores it may contain to grow in number, leading to food poisoning if eaten.
To avoid eating contaminated rice, make sure to heat it at a high temperature and keep it warm.
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#6 – Chicken
© NYT CookingThe heat produced by a microwave rarely kills the bacteria present in food because it doesn’t work from the inside out, meaning that bacteria-prone reheated foods are at a greater risk of causing illness. And since chicken is prone to salmonella contamination, it could be risky to reheat in the microwave.
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#5 – Leafy greens
© Keck Medicine of USCYou should better use an oven rather than a microwave when reheating leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, and celery. These greens contain naturally occurring nitrates which are good for your health on their own but when reheated in the microwave may turn into nitrosamines. According to studies, nitrosamines can be carcinogenic.
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#4 – Beets
© HealthlineJust like leafy greens, beets also witness the same chemical conversion when reheated in a microwave. This is especially true for nitrate-rich beets and turnips. So you may just consider never reheating them again and simply eating them cold, luckily, they’re just as tasty.
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#3 – Hot peppers
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