Not everyone has enough leisure time to cook and eat foods regularly. For some people, frozen foods are saving their life. However, the probability for frozen foods to have bacteria is really high. And, if you go and try to warm some food using a certain approach you should consider the fact that the bacteria may multiply. So, implying the proper procedure for defrosting is really essential. As for defrosting, there are different ways of defrosting frozen food; keep on reading to know which food can be defrosted in which way.

In the refrigerator

This is the easiest method but it takes a long time, so you must plan. You can simply put your frozen food in the normal fridge compartment and let it sit for the time being. You can enjoy the delicious food later that day or the next day. 

At the room temperature

You can put the pastries, bread, and other bakery items to defrost by letting them outside the freezer at room temperature. However, it will take forever for meat, fish, and vegetables to defrost with this method. 

In the cold water

Sealed packages of food may be thawed in cold water. Place the package underwater in a bowl, pot, or sink and change the water every 30 minutes until the food is defrosted. 

In the microwave

There are some microwaves with a specialty in defrosting frozen foods. You can defrost anything using microwaves, but it's best to avoid it as far as possible as it may lead to uneven defrosting, and even attracts bacterias. It's best to defrost fruits, and berries using a microwave oven which will be served immediately. 

In the cooking process

Some food items are designed to defrost at the time of cooking. They can be defrosted while being cooked like burger patties, frozen pastries, etc. This process is best for the foods that are designed to defrost this way; however, don't forget to follow the instructions.

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Microwave ovens are the go-to appliance if you are either far from home, or a busy person, or interested in baking. They have eased the lives of several people as they are pretty convenient and simple to use. As it uses hot radiation to cook food and can turn really dangerous if not used properly, you should take the necessary safety steps into consideration while using it. Make sure to stay alert when you use a microwave oven and keep yourself away from harm's way.

Follow manual's instructions 

It's best to follow the instructions and guidance of the manual that comes with the oven. Do not try to outsmart the equipment and go through every line of the manual so that you won't mess up the microwave oven and the dishes you plan to cook. 

Use only Oven-friendly Products

It's best to use only the oven-friendly dishwares while cooking or using a microwave oven. Most of all avoid the use of metallic, and plastic dishware as metals are prone to burn and plastics melt. Unless you want to burn your hands or spend hours cleaning the mess, only use the oven-friendly products. 

Avoid Flammable food or liquids

Flammable foods and liquids burn once you turn the microwave oven on. Unless you want to burn your whole house down, do not try to cook any kind of flammable food and liquids like alcohol. 

Check for leakage

Check if the microwave radiation leaks through the loose door hinges, latch, or seals. Even though the microwave radiation doesn't pose any harm to your health, check out for broken doors or damages to ensure no microwave radiation is leaked. As microwave radiation cannot be seen and is odorless, you never know when the radiation leaks; so check the oven door and hinges timely. 

Avoid sealed foods

Sealed food packages tend to explode if higher pressure is exerted upon them. So, if you want to heat the sealed food, open the seal, put it in an oven-friendly container or dishware, and then microwave it. 

Keep away from children's and pet's reach 

Do not cover the oven vent

Do not place anything over the microwave oven and never cover the oven vent when it is in use. It's best to leave the oven on its own- uncovered and not-disturbed. Covering it up increases the pressure and temperature of the microwave oven which may also cause a fire. 

Do not run experiments

Do not try to run experiments with the microwave oven. Do not turn the microwave oven on without closing its door. It leads to exposure to microwave energy.

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Food is vital not only to fill your stomach and get energy but with right food in right amount, you can also avoid different diseases as well. Besides medicine, food and its right amount can make a lot or impact on your health. 

 

As for common cold and cough, if you sip on hot drinks and eat proper diet, then you wont need medicines at all. Here's the list of foods that you must take to cure common cold. 

Chicken and Mutton Soup

Chicken and mutton soup has been recommended by a lot of people. It’s an easy-to-eat source of vitamins, minerals, calories and protein, which are nutrients your body needs in larger quantities while you’re sick. It is also a natural decongestant and may block cells that cause coughing and a stuffy nose. 

Garlic

Garlic has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries and has demonstrated antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal effects. Different studies have shown that people who take garlic regularly fall sick lesser than others and also recover quicker than others. It helps you avoid illness and recover faster when you get sick. 

Ginger

Most of people including Nepalese switch to ginger when they get common cold. A cup of hot ginger tea may seem to be just the thing you need when you’re nursing a cold. There are several conclusions and researches probing the benefits of ginger. 

Honey

Honey has potent antibacterial effects, likely because of its high content of antimicrobial compounds. Honey can also boost your immune system. It can also help relieve coughing in children over 12 months of age. 

Fruits

Many fruits contain flavonoids called anthocyanins that can fight viruses and bacteria and stimulate the immune system. Flavonoid supplements can also be beneficial. Fruits like berries and pomegranates are best to boost your immune, keep you healthy and avoid viruses. 

Leafy Green Vegetables

Eat your Veggies. Every mom insists her child to eat their veggies. It’s important to get all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs while sick. Dark green vegetables are also loaded with beneficial plant compounds. These act as antioxidants to protect cells from damage and help fight inflammation. Add leafy veggies like spinach, brocolli, cauliflower, and cabbage to your diet.

Spicy foods

Spicy foods have capsaicin which helps to stimulate the mucus and clear out your nasal passage. Your nose relieves to a great extent. It may be effective at relieving coughing caused by irritation.

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