− | He rants against the use of microwave ovens and claims that they are hazardous<ref>[http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards2.htm The Proven Dangers of Microwaves], mercola.com</ref> and recommends to buy his "Aroma's Turbo Oven", which miraculously protects the nutritional value of the food, instead.<ref>[http://products.mercola.com/turbo-oven/ Mercola Turbo Oven]</ref> His claims are totally bogus as various scientific papers show. Due to the short heating time in microwave ovens nutrient content is actually preserved.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7047080 The effect of microwaves on nutrient value of foods], Cross GA, Fung DY Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (1982)</ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3894486 Effects of microwave cooking/reheating on nutrients and food systems: a review of recent studies], Hoffman CJ, Zabik ME, Journal of American Diet Association (August 1985</ref> | + | He rants against the use of microwave ovens and claims that they are hazardous<ref>[http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards2.htm The Proven Dangers of Microwaves], mercola.com</ref> and recommends to buy his "Aroma's Turbo Oven", which miraculously protects the nutritional value of the food, instead.<ref>[http://products.mercola.com/turbo-oven/ Mercola Turbo Oven]</ref> His claims are totally bogus as various scientific papers show. Due to the short heating time in microwave ovens nutrient content is actually preserved.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7047080 The effect of microwaves on nutrient value of foods], Cross GA, Fung DY Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (1982)</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3894486 Effects of microwave cooking/reheating on nutrients and food systems: a review of recent studies], Hoffman CJ, Zabik ME, Journal of American Diet Association (August 1985</ref> |
| Mercola claims vigorously that [[HIV/AIDS denialism|HIV is not the cause for AIDS] and that sunscreen increases the likelihood of skin cancer. Both notions are absurd and contrary to scientific evidence. | | Mercola claims vigorously that [[HIV/AIDS denialism|HIV is not the cause for AIDS] and that sunscreen increases the likelihood of skin cancer. Both notions are absurd and contrary to scientific evidence. |