HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Letting food sit for a few minutes after microwaving allows cold spots to absorb heat from hotter areas and cook more completely. Know your microwave’s wattage. Check inside the door, owner’s manual, or manufacturer’s website.

Detailed explanation-2: -For thick foods like, say, leftover chili or take-out pad Thai, the issue here is uneven heating. Microwaves heat food unevenly due in part to differing amounts of energy in different parts of the appliance. This often leaves the center of the food cold while the edges are piping hot.

Detailed explanation-3: -Microwaves are a type of wave, and have a frequency and wavelength. Waves have troughs and valleys-high points and low points. As a result of this, microwaves tend to have hot spots and cold spots.

Detailed explanation-4: -The microwaves are reflected within the metal interior of the oven where they are absorbed by food. Microwaves cause water molecules in food to vibrate, producing heat that cooks the food. That’s why foods that are high in water content, like fresh vegetables, can be cooked more quickly than other foods.