Unless you want a mess in the kitchen, be careful what you heat up.
The microwavecan be the greatest gift on a busy weeknight.
It heats up frozen meals and leftovers and can make meal prep a breeze.
Christine Ma
(Yep, it can happen!)
Here are 8 foods to never put in the microwave.
Trust us, you will regret it afterwards!
Christine Ma
“An amazing reaction happens when grapes are microwaved.
“Plasma is created, which looks like a mini flame.
So, you’ll want to avoid any potential explosions of course!
Now that’s a scary thought.
So, by heating them in the microwave, you could be putting your heart health at risk.
It’s best to avoid doing this with processed meats to be cautious!
Carrots
This is a shocker!
You don’t want to put carrots in the microwave.
“Arcingis sparks produced inside the microwave from the microwave’s reaction with metallic materials.
Carrots may contain minerals from the soil that can cause this spark,” she says.
And the same goes with hot dogs!
“With hot dogs, arcing may occur because of uneven mix of salts and additives.
Breast Milk or Formula
To protect your child, don’t put breast milk in the microwave.
These hot spots are due to uneven heating.
Instead, place the bottle under hot, running tap water until to warm it up.
It’ll be about one to two minutes.
Or heat it on the stove.
So, it’s both dangerous and messy!
This keeps your health in check and saves you the hassle of a clean up disaster!
