Before You Use Your Microwave Again, Consider This... Dr. Eric Berg DC
go to original June 2, 2022

In this quick video, we’re going to talk about microwave ovens and nutrition. Is microwaving food bad for you?

The type of radiation that you’re getting with microwaves is non-ionizing radiation. It’s still radiation, but it’s not as bad as getting a cat scan or x-rays.

Some long-term studies show that using the microwave may have a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effect and produce cataracts in animals.

Using the microwave can reduce your nutrients from 5-40% or more depending on how long you cook the food in the microwave.

Other microwave side effects:

  • Increase the glucose/insulin response
  • Increase free radicals
  • Oxidize cholesterol
  • Release up to 44 different chemicals

What to do:

  • If you’re going to use the microwave, don’t use it on a regular basis
  • Try to use it for the minimum amount of time
  • Do not cook in plastic

Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.



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