Does Microwave Cooking Destroy Nutrients? What Science Shows

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Does-Microwave-Cooking-Destroy-Nutrients-What-Science-Shows.aspx Microwave cooking does not uniquely destroy nutrients; most nutrient loss is driven by heat, water, and cooking time rather than the method itself. It often preserves vitamins better than boiling, thanks to shorter cooking times and reduced water use, while still causing the typical heat-related structural changes in food.