Dietician reveals the four foods that you should NEVER reheat in the microwave
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A dietician has revealed the four common foods that should never be reheated in the microwave. If you've ever opened your fridge, grabbed some leftovers, and popped them into the microwave, you may have been putting yourself at severe risk without even knowing it - or completely ruining the dish.
![[That's right, according to nutritionist Amanda Holtzer, from New Jersey, there are some popular foods that many people don't realize are dangerous to heat up in the microwave]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/20/94402785-14314341-image-m-143_1737576716901.jpg)
That's right, according to nutritionist Amanda Holtzer, from New Jersey, there are some popular foods that many people don't realize are dangerous to heat up in the microwave. In addition, she said there are many products that are perfectly safe to warm in a microwave, however, doing so might mess up their taste or texture.
![[In addition, she said there are many products that are perfectly safe to warm in a microwave, however, doing so might completely mess up their taste or texture]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/20/94402807-14314341-In_addition_she_said_there_are_many_products_that_are_perfectly_-a-34_1737577120079.jpg)
Thankfully, the dietician broke down all of the food items that you should avoid putting in the microwave to Fox News. First, she explained that hard-boiled eggs are a big no-no when it comes to heating in a microwave. Why? Well, they can actually explode when you bite into them due to built-up pressure, which can lead to potential burns.
![[She said you should avoid microwaving hard-boiled eggs, foods high in vitamin C, chicken, and fish]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/20/94402809-14314341-She_said_you_should_avoid_microwaving_hard_boiled_eggs_foods_hig-a-35_1737577120080.jpg)
'Never microwave a hard-boiled egg,' she warned. 'Doing so causes steam and pressure to build in the egg white - and can lead to an eruption when the egg is cut into. If you've ever opened your fridge, grabbed some leftovers, and popped them into the microwave, you may have been putting yourself at risk without even knowing it (stock image).
That's right, according to nutritionist Amanda Holtzer, from New Jersey, there are some popular foods that many people don't realize are dangerous to heat up in the microwave. 'This eruption can happen in the microwave, on your plate or, frighteningly, in your mouth when you bite into the egg.'.
