How to reheat food without using a microwave

The best way to reheat cold food is to do it the same way it was initially cooked (Photo: Shutterstock)

Microwave ovens are extremely convenient household items that some people can’t live without. The kitchen appliance uses ‘microwave radiation’ to heat items put inside it and this concept has put some people off and made them afraid to heat up food inside a microwave. 

Contrary to this belief, microwaved food does not become radioactive. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), microwaves are like light bulbs and when they’re switched off, there is no remainder of light in its surroundings.