Is microwave cooking dangerous?
I think so, but is so hard to live without it sometimes. Young Families, the Minnesota Extension Service of the University of Minnesota, published the following in 1989: “Although microwaves heat food quickly, they are not recommended for heating a baby’s bottle. The bottle may seem cool to the touch, but the liquid inside may become extremely hot and could burn the baby’s mouth and throat. Also, the buildup of steam in a closed container, such as a baby bottle, could cause it to explode. Heating the bottle in a microwave can cause slight changes in the milk. In infant formulas, there may be a loss of some vitamins. In expressed breast milk, some protective properties may be destroyed. Warming a bottle by holding it under tap water, or by setting it in a bowl of warm water, then testing it on your wrist before feeding may take a few minutes longer, but it is much safer.” Dr. Lita Lee of Hawaii reported in the December 9, 1989 Lancet: “Microwaving baby formulas converted certain trans-a
