We have not been able to find any research that supports the fear that food can become contaminated with dioxins either from plastic wrap or plastic in microwave ovens.

It's an understandable concern because dioxins are among the most poisonous chemical group known and steps have been taken by many world governments to reduce the amounts of dioxins in the environment.

Dr. Edward Fujimoto is real and is the Manager of the Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine Department at Castle Medical Center in Hawaii. Part of what we posted is the result of an interview he did on KHON-TV channel 2 in Hawaii on January 23, 2002.

What's our point?   There's lots of information out there about how to become healthy and some of it is excellent.   Some is fiction created to see how many will spread it to others.  The benefit of working with a good health coach is that you have help focusing on what really matters which will always increase your chances for success.

Our official position on microwaving food... it's fine, however it's too often used to hurry the meal.  Food should be prepared slowly, cooked slowly and then consumed at that same pace.   If you're using your microwave because you don't have time to eat, change your schedule!

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