The microwave oven is probably the most frequently used appliance in the household. It is fast and so convenient to use.
Without it, a simple task like warming up a glass of milk becomes quite cumbersome. It is mostly used to reheat frozen dinners and leftovers, defrost frozen meat or to make popcorn.
A microwave oven will not replace a stovetop or a traditional oven, but it will make life much easier and saves time and energy. Since all its energy is used to heat the food and is not lost to the surrounding, it is more economical to cook with the microwave.
Cooking vegetables with microwave results in better color and texture. The natural flavors are also better preserved than in conventional cooking. Due to the relatively short heat treatment, meals cooked by microwave can be more nutritious. According to a survey the microwave oven is the most innovative invention of the century.
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