Do Microwaves Kill Your Food?

Ok, so I am going to be completely honest with you on this one. I was initially about to post an article that believed microwaves kill most of the vitamins and minerals in your food. However, upon doing some extra research, I came across another article that completely contradicted this view. After many years of reading health related articles and books, I have succumbed to the fact that many health topics are controversial and if someone wants to justify their belief, they will find a way to do so. 

It is so incredibly important to take everything you read with a grain of salt. Everything that people say, and yes I am talking about professionals with many qualifications after their name, is their opinion or interpretation of the subject matter. Even though two nutritionists may have the same qualifications they can both give completely different advice based on their personal beliefs and subjectivity. Thus, I have come to the realisation that the more information you know the better, there is always more to learn! With knowledge you can make informed decisions (in this instance, informed health decisions). Due to the abundance of conflicting information, it is vital that you listen to your body and do what you believe is best for your optimum health.  

Getting back to the purpose of this post, below are two articles, one which opposes microwaves and the other which in some ways promotes it. You'll have to read them to truly understand their perspectives. :)

1.http://www.naturalnews.com/039404_microwave_ovens_vitamins_nutrients.html#ixzz2PNNo38KZ

2. http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/does-microwaving-veggies-kill-nutrients-190700707.html 

Ps. As I said you have to take this information and comprehend it in a way that you feel is most beneficial for you. I personally will side with the belief of opposing microwaves, for even if it may not be detrimental to your health, I don't think it could be good for your health. I often go back to nature when I am unsure of something and I don't recall microwaves growing off trees. I think its safer to avoid microwaves, yet I understand that some foods are better eaten cooked for greater absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Ahh the dilemmas of living a healthy life..

What do you guys think? do you microwave, are you a raw foodie or a bit of both?