No, Your Microwave Isn't Trying to Kill You

This week Reactions is looking to science and chemistry to debunk the myth that your microwave is dangerous. Kitchen know-it-alls beware! We’re going to fact check all those health warnings you’ve grown up with. We all want to take care of ourselves, but some of these myths can actually get in the way of good healthy decisions. On that note, let’s shatter some food myths!

The first one is one we've heard a lot: microwaving your food zaps the nutritional value. Watch to find out why that's a lot of malarkey.

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Producer/Writer:
Kirk Zamieroski

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Martin Zysmilich, Ph.D.
Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D.

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