Microwave cooking does not uniquely destroy nutrients; most nutrient loss is driven by heat, water, and cooking time rather than the method itself. It often preserves vitamins better than boiling, ...

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In the 1980s, the microwave was sold as the future of home cooking, and some cookbooks genuinely encouraged people to prepare ...