Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 You wrote: Don't know about regular oven heat but microwaves are horrible for any food. Why do you feel this way? On what information is this based?I'd be interested to know if there is something I've missed. Ron Read http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards.htm. I've also read research where different forms of cooking were used: boiling, steaming, microwave, stir fry. The microwave had the greatest loss of nutrients. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Just reading the words in blue is enough to convince me not to own a microwave. Microwave sickness is discovered The Russians did research on thousands of workers who had been exposed to microwaves during the development of radar in the 1950's. Their research showed health problems so serious that the Russians set strict limits of 10 microwatts exposure for workers and one microwatt for civilians. In O. Becker's book, The Body Electric, he described Russian research on the health effects of microwave radiation, which they called "microwave sickness." On page 314, Becker states: "It's [Microwave sickness] first signs are low blood pressure and slow pulse. The later and most common manifestations are chronic excitation of the sympathetic nervous system [stress syndrome] and high blood pressure. This phase also often includes headache, dizziness, eye pain, sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, stomach pain, nervous tension, inability to concentrate, hair loss, plus an increased incidence of appendicitis, cataracts, reproductive problems, and cancer. The chronic symptoms are eventually succeeded by crisis of adrenal exhaustion and ischemic heart disease [the blockage of coronary arteries and heart attacks]." According to Dr. Lee, changes are observed in the blood chemistries and the rates of certain diseases among consumers of microwaved foods. The symptoms above can easily be caused by the observations shown below. The following is a sample of these changes: Lymphatic disorders were observed, leading to decreased ability to prevent certain types of cancers. An increased rate of cancer cell formation was observed in the blood. Increased rates of stomach and intestinal cancers were observed. Higher rates of digestive disorders and a gradual breakdown of the systems of elimination were observed. -------Original Message------- From: Roni Molin Date: 01/03/08 21:58:55 iodinegroups (DOT) Actually, I found a site and I think I posted it that microwaving had the most nutrient content after cooking. Roni Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Have you got an URL for this? I'd like to pass it on. Alobar On 1/4/08, Klasi Lady <ronicamelian@...> wrote: > > > Just reading the words in blue is enough to convince me not to own a microwave. > > > > > > > > Microwave sickness is discovered > > The Russians did research on thousands of workers who had been exposed to microwaves during the development of radar in the 1950's. Their research showed health problems so serious that the Russians set strict limits of 10 microwatts exposure for workers and one microwatt for civilians. > > In O. Becker's book, The Body Electric, he described Russian research on the health effects of microwave radiation, which they called " microwave sickness. " On page 314, Becker states: > > " It's [Microwave sickness] first signs are low blood pressure and slow pulse. The later and most common manifestations are chronic excitation of the sympathetic nervous system [stress syndrome] and high blood pressure. > > This phase also often includes headache, dizziness, eye pain, sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, stomach pain, nervous tension, inability to concentrate, hair loss, plus an increased incidence of appendicitis, cataracts, reproductive problems, and cancer. > > The chronic symptoms are eventually succeeded by crisis of adrenal exhaustion and ischemic heart disease [the blockage of coronary arteries and heart attacks]. " > > According to Dr. Lee, changes are observed in the blood chemistries and the rates of certain diseases among consumers of microwaved foods. The symptoms above can easily be caused by the observations shown below. The following is a sample of these changes: > > > Lymphatic disorders were observed, leading to decreased ability to prevent certain types of cancers. > > > An increased rate of cancer cell formation was observed in the blood. > Increased rates of stomach and intestinal cancers were observed. > Higher rates of digestive disorders and a gradual breakdown of the systems of elimination were observed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 It should be noted that this refers to *exposure* to microwaves, not microwaved food. If you stand in front of a radar dish, which probably happened when radar was first developed, then you are essentially cooking yourself. Microwaves don't actually " leak " much. In Physics class we had this microwave tester to see how much actually passes the metal grate ... Microwaves don't get " stored " in the food either, any more than radio waves get stored in your radio. One of the things I appreciate about this list is that usually we stick to what is scientifically known. I dislike microwave ovens from a culinary perspective and they may well have real health hazards, but so far no one has actually posted real *evidence* they are hazardous, just anecdotes and a basic " I don't like them " (which is fine: no one likes polyester either: human beings are like that). On Jan 4, 2008 6:47 AM, Klasi Lady <ronicamelian@...> wrote: > > Just reading the words in blue is enough to convince me not to own a > microwave. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I share your viewpoint, and as a woman whose late husband was an engineer, am cogizant of the misconceptions relating to microwave ovens. Roni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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