According to the World Health Organization and Cancer Research Institutes, there is no evidence of cancer caused by heating food in the microwave. The radiation emitted from the microwave is only for heating the food and it does not make the food radioactive. However, some mistakes can prove costly.

Always use microwave safe utensils in the microwave. Incorrect containers, such as some plastic containers, can release harmful chemicals when heated. Never put aluminum foil or metal utensils in the microwave.

Heating food in plastic utensils can be especially harmful for pregnant women. Chemicals mixed with food can have adverse effects on health. Therefore glass or ceramic utensils are safer.

Many people think that microwave destroys nutrients. Experts say that the loss of nutrients is the same as in normal boiling or cooking on the stove. Heating food at the right time and temperature preserves nutrition.

Heating food in the microwave for a long time can cause harm. This not only spoils the taste but can also damage the utensils or oven. Therefore, keep this in mind while heating food.

Do not close the lid completely while heating food. Keeping it slightly open allows the steam to escape and prevents the can from bursting or overflowing.

It is important to clean the oven regularly and get it checked from time to time. Heating food in a faulty microwave or dirty oven can be harmful to health.