harmful to arterial cells than pure cholesterol and are more directly connected to heart disease.
One study found that microwaving meat resulted in higher production of COPs in sausages, bacon, and lunch meat, compared with other cooking methods.
4. Certain Coffee Mugs
Certain mugs made were glazed with materials that could give off radiation and may contain lead and other harmful heavy metals, according to Smithsonian.com.
That mug you found at your neighbor’s garage sale may look cute, but consider adding it to your shelf collection instead of drinking from it.
5. Whole Eggs
Scrambled eggs can be good in the microwave, but don’t try boiling eggs in their shell, as they can explode – either in the microwave or in your face as you try to eat them.
The explosion usually happens after the egg is microwaved, which means it can happen when it’s on your plate or even in your mouth when you take the first bite.
This happens both with eggs in their shell or peeled because pressure from steam built up inside of the egg turns a seemingly innocent snack into a ticking timebomb.
6. Hot Peppers
Not only might hot peppers catch fire in a microwave, but they also release chemicals that will sting.
Capsaicin—the chemical that makes hot peppers hot—is released in the microwave process. So when you open up your microwave, capsaicin will be released into the air, causing your eyes to sting and your throat to burn.
7. Any Kind of Oil (Cold Pressed)
If you think that you can heat up oil quicker in the microwave, don’t. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acid is cold pressed oil like flaxseed oil, olive oil and canola oil. Omega-3 fat is very sensitive to temperature as it breaks and becomes rancid above 40 degree centigrade and can make you sick. Therefore, never heat cold pressed oil before consumption.