An Xray is ionizing (i.e. Nuclear) radiation where as microwaves (and light waves for that matter) are nonionizing. When you eat food from a microwave, you are not ingesting any rays. The microwaves pass through the food. And again, these are not ionizing waves that are harmful. It is not recommended that you lean on a microwave while it is on and I don't stand in front of it when it is on but there is no scientific studies that show food cooked in a microwave is harmful. Several studies have showed that food cooked in a microwave actually contains more of its original nutrients since the food doesn't have to cook as long. The biggest problem with microwave ovens is that people use incorrect containers that either damage the microwave (metal containers) or use plastic containers that are not meant for microwave use that leach chemicals into the food.
I would be a lot more concerned about the microwaves from your cell phone (which are microwaves of a different frequency used for a microwave oven obviously). You are holding your cell phone very close to your brain. Many neurologists are recommending that until further studies are done, that young children limit their cell phone use or use a headset. Same goes for adults but especially for children.
I would be a lot more concerned about the microwaves from your cell phone (which are microwaves of a different frequency used for a microwave oven obviously). You are holding your cell phone very close to your brain. Many neurologists are recommending that until further studies are done, that young children limit their cell phone use or use a headset. Same goes for adults but especially for children.
