If you have leftover food after dinner, you may wonder if you can store it in the fridge or if you should throw it away. It is important to know that not all foods can be reheated. There are some foods that are better off being thrown away if you have leftovers. While the microwave is a convenient tool for quickly heating up food, there are several reasons why it is not a good idea to regularly reheat food in the microwave. Read on to discover which foods can even be dangerous to reheat!
The 2 main reasons why you should not reheat food in the microwave are:
It can reduce the nutritional value
When food is heated in the microwave, it can reduce its nutritional value. This is because the microwave radiation disrupts the molecules in the food, causing the nutrients in the food to break down and be lost. This can especially happen with foods that are high in nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
It can lead to dangerous chemicals
When food is heated in the microwave, it can lead to the formation of dangerous chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA), which can leak from plastic containers and get into our food. BPA is a substance often used in the production of plastic containers and can cause dangerous health problems, such as cancer and hormone disruption.
It varies greatly by product whether you can reheat it in the microwave. Some products are fine to reheat, but there are many that you should never reheat and can even be dangerous to your health! Read on to discover which foods you will no longer be reheating, because I’m sure you reheat these often!