Re: microwave(s)

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Microwave heating "appears" to be safe. I wouldn't expect it to affect enzymes any more than steaming food, since with few exceptions the heating mechanism with microwaves energy is wiggling water molecules at radio frequencies, so fast that they vaporize. It always good to be alert to new evidence, but be skeptical about criticisms of widely used mature technologies. Aren't we about due for a new study bad mouthing coffee? Along the lines of modern technology to be cautious about, there have long been accusations about cell phone microwaves cooking our head meat. One recent study identified a change in blood flow in nearby regions of the brain, associated with cell phone use and proximity. This does not mean that cell phones cause injury per se, but that there is a physiological response to the radiation that deserves more study. To be safe until more is known perhaps use ear buds when using your phone. JROn Mar 12, 2011, at 7:27 AM, roshaven2000 wrote:

New member here -- am reading the 120 Year Diet. The book, written in 2000, suggests using the microwave. Since then there have been numerous reports that the microwave destroys food enzymes and should not be used to cook anything, as well as reports that say using the microwave is not different than cooking any other way. Do you all use the microwave without worries? Thanks -- your comments will be appreciated.