Is the microwave dangerous for children’s health? False! Quite the contrary, this versatile appliance is a valid help for very busy parents. What can you cook in the microwave for your little ones?
An indispensable ally if you are in a rush, but also if you prefer cooking without fat. The microwave is a handy and versatile appliance, perfect for cooking many kids recipes.
Is it safe? Let’s see how to use the microwave safely and what we can cook with this appliance!
Why and how to use the microwave in a healthy way
Over the years, many studies were conducted to assess the presence of toxic substances in microwaved food. Research has shown that using this appliance is not at all harmful to our health. Why do many people think it is unhealthy?
In order to warm up food, the microwave uses radiations - a word which can initially make us doubtful. Actually, microwave radiations are non-ionized, low-energy radiations that act on food by making the atoms vibrate, without altering the matter.
Cooking with the microwave is innocuous, in fact, it is a healthy way to cook, perfect to prepare kids recipes. The only precaution? Knowing what to avoid placing in the microwave!
What can you put in the microwave?
Concerning food, almost all ingredients can be cooked in the microwave, except for eggs with the shell (because they would burst), bread and fried food. On the other hand, it is perfect to warm up liquid food, such as milk and baby food. The important thing is heating them up without the lid, so that they are uniformly warm. When heating up liquid food, spills can occur easily, this is why you should know how to clean the microwave: use Care+Protect microwave degreaser to degrease the internal parts without damaging them.
What about the materials? What are microwave-compatible containers? The best materials are pyrex, ceramics, terracotta, plastic and silicone, while metal pans should be avoided, because they cause sparkles.
Kids recipes and the best microwave programs
From pasta with tomato sauce to chicken strips and soups. With the microwave, you can cook many tasty recipes: just choose the right program and cooking time. For instance, kids love potatoes! Instead of frying them, cut them into a baking dish with half a cup of water, and cook them for 7/8 minutes at 500w, or even better, use a Steam Bowl! Once they are soft, you can season them or mash them with a fork to obtain delicious mashed potatoes! Another tasty recipe you can make in the microwave are mini eggplant pizza: slice the eggplant and etch the surface. Set the grill mode and cook them for 10 minutes, season them with tomato sauce and cubed mozzarella, and cook them for another 3 minutes.
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