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Microwaving cooks food without generating as much carcinogenic char as other methods, so it can actually be healthier. Relatedly, freezing is the healthiest wa

by cxseven 11y ago

Microwaving cooks food without generating as much carcinogenic char as other methods, so it can actually be healthier. Relatedly, freezing is the healthiest way to preserve and transport fruits and vegetables. It also allows them to be harvested when naturally ripe, rather than artificially ripened.

compumike 11y ago
Alternatively, use something like https://www.pantelligent.com/ https://www.pantelligent.com/ (disclosure: co-founder / engineer) so you can control cooking temperatures. This lets you get delicious browning without the non-tasty and non-healthy burnt "char" bits. Edit: sales team just added coupon code T2F8NB9UBC for HN readers! [expires 11/16 at 11:59pm PT]
- bluehawk 11y ago
  Why can't I find out how much it costs without giving you my email?
- pil4rin 11y ago
  yourmom@gmail.com delivered this info Pantelligent Pantelligent is the ultimate kitchen tool that helps you cook better food with step-by-step directions and real-time temperature feedback. You’ll also get access to Pantelligent’s FREE app available for iPhone, iPad and Android packed with deliciously smart recipes to try out at home. 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied for any reason, just return your device for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. We'll even cover return shipping! IN STOCK $199 with Free US Shipping Add to Cart Free US shipping. 1-year limited warranty.
- kevinqiu1 11y ago
  Only comes in non-stick? That's no bueno.
byoung2 11y ago
Microwaving cooks food without generating as much carcinogenic char as other methods, so it can actually be healthier. Since the microwave is often used for reheating food that was cooked with these other methods, there's often no advantage.
- cxseven 11y ago
  Sure, and it's often used to heat up things like Hot Pockets. For this reason and scary radiation, the microwave is heaped with undeserved disrepute. This is unfortunate for another big reason: it's one of the most convenient ways for a single person to cook a small amount of healthy food. Many people are under the impression that healthy cooking requires warming up the stove/oven and dirtying pans, so they give up and eat processed food. There ought to be more awareness of recipes for the microwave. Many restaurants are using them to good effect.
  - byoung2 11y ago
    My point was that if I fry or BBQ something and then later reheat it in the microwave, the damage was already done, so the fact that the microwave is safe does me no good. I agree that the microwave is a cleaner way to cook vegetables, for example.
dalore 11y ago
Call me when a microwave can create the tasty maillard reaction that's needed for so many foods. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction
- cxseven 11y ago
  There's this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection_microwave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection_microwave , but I'd rather stick to flavoring my food in some way other than generating a bunch of carcinogens like acrylamide.

by cxseven 11y ago

compumike 11y ago

Alternatively, use something like https://www.pantelligent.com/ https://www.pantelligent.com/ (disclosure: co-founder / engineer) so you can control cooking temperatures. This lets you get delicious browning without the non-tasty and non-healthy burnt "char" bits. Edit: sales team just added coupon code T2F8NB9UBC for HN readers! [expires 11/16 at 11:59pm PT]

bluehawk 11y ago
Why can't I find out how much it costs without giving you my email?
pil4rin 11y ago
yourmom@gmail.com delivered this info Pantelligent Pantelligent is the ultimate kitchen tool that helps you cook better food with step-by-step directions and real-time temperature feedback. You’ll also get access to Pantelligent’s FREE app available for iPhone, iPad and Android packed with deliciously smart recipes to try out at home. 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied for any reason, just return your device for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. We'll even cover return shipping! IN STOCK $199 with Free US Shipping Add to Cart Free US shipping. 1-year limited warranty.
kevinqiu1 11y ago
Only comes in non-stick? That's no bueno.

byoung2 11y ago

Microwaving cooks food without generating as much carcinogenic char as other methods, so it can actually be healthier. Since the microwave is often used for reheating food that was cooked with these other methods, there's often no advantage.

cxseven 11y ago
Sure, and it's often used to heat up things like Hot Pockets. For this reason and scary radiation, the microwave is heaped with undeserved disrepute. This is unfortunate for another big reason: it's one of the most convenient ways for a single person to cook a small amount of healthy food. Many people are under the impression that healthy cooking requires warming up the stove/oven and dirtying pans, so they give up and eat processed food. There ought to be more awareness of recipes for the microwave. Many restaurants are using them to good effect.
- byoung2 11y ago
  My point was that if I fry or BBQ something and then later reheat it in the microwave, the damage was already done, so the fact that the microwave is safe does me no good. I agree that the microwave is a cleaner way to cook vegetables, for example.

dalore 11y ago

Call me when a microwave can create the tasty maillard reaction that's needed for so many foods. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction

cxseven 11y ago
There's this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection_microwave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection_microwave , but I'd rather stick to flavoring my food in some way other than generating a bunch of carcinogens like acrylamide.