Do you ever get bored of eating the same food during lunch time?

Question

particularly for the Malay they have very limited option to eat mostly unhealthy and high cholesterol either (Nasi lemak, Nasi Briyani, Soto, Curry chicken Curry Mutton and Rendang, fried mee. mostly using coconut milk and very oily . At least for the non malay they have more option to choose non halal food, noodle soup, duck rice, fish head soup, and etc that is more towards steaming, roasting, boil food.

by the way I'm not a Muslim

Answer 1

pretty much all food sold here is halal, and i've never had a problem finding choices.

Answer 2

Agree with Matilda here.. Exercise is the key. Nevertheless, I can't say that the Malays have very limited and unhealthy (and high cholesterol) choice of food. They can eat soup (noodle soup, fish head soup) too! =) Anything that is 'halal' can be consumed by the Malays, including Indian + Chinese + others. And it's true like thebear said, Malaysians are spoilt for choices.

I really think that it all comes down to personal choices. If you only think about eating great tasting food (read = oily and fattening) all the time, then I don't think you would feel bored. Instead, if you're more health-conscious, then you will eat better foods in terms of less hazardous foods, but then, you would feel bored of eating the same food all the time.

;-)

See what I mean? Eat good (but dangerous good), you won't feel bored. Eat good (and healthy good), you'll feel bored very easily. But that's only my opinion.. Hehe.. Feel free to discuss more bout this.

Answer 3

Yes, i think i get bored of eating the same food everyday. I guess that is the same with every country i have lived in. That's why, i mix it up with western food one day, japanese, another day. But the sad thing is that i eat Malay food most of the time because it is cheap.

Let me correct your definition on Halal food. Halal food is food that is made according to the rules of the Quran. Like meat, chicken or duck, these animals have to be slaughtered in a way so that it is edible for muslims. Anything with pork or alcohol is not considered halal. You can get halal versions of noodle soup, duck rice, fish head soup. And they are healthy and easy to find.

Answer 4

Yes, quite boring having the same food during lunch time. That's why sometimes I prefer to diet, not to eat.

But we can't compare Malay food to Chinese food. The way of cooking and the ingredients are different. I have a few Malay friends who ate Chinese food called "Fried Chicken with Ginger & Onion". It's one of my favourite food but my Malay friends found it taste very weird and said never ever will eat it anymore.

Answer 5

Well I'm not too choosy with food. I'd eat anything I find healthy for me, for a matter of balance.

I think Malaysians are spoilt for choice and shouldn't compare themselves with 'unhealthy foods' of the west. They're no more different when it comes to nutritional contents (haven't anyone realized the obesity rate in Malaysia these days? ---regardless of one's religion, that is!)...

Its not about Halal or non-Halal. As a matter of fact, Halal food is one of the safest food in the world (and I can reaffirm this to you as a professional here, though I am not a Muslim).

What matters most is self control (in terms of senses). Many people fall for temptation and indulgence, which is the main cause for one's health and lifestyle. Food is still food, whether it is Halal or not. We shouldn't be too extreme in labeling. After all, its a matter of choice.

Answer 6

Yes, even though I'm neither a Muslim nor a vegetarian and can eat anything I wish. But sometimes, due to distant and time constraints (well, money, too, we can't all have Japanese everyday!) I always end up eating the same stuff from the same shop. Even if it's Japanese everyday, it can still be too much of a good thing. As a non-Muslim, I still have greater options of lighter meals. Or else, good excuse to go on a diet!

Answer 7

While they may not be around your office , there are a few Halal Chicken/Duck rice places now a days, even Halal noodles , I guess you have to go out a bit further to enjoy your lunch.

Answer 8

Count yourself lucky you don't have to work/live overseas... then you will crave for all the "unheathly food" you've listed above.

Over here in the US, it's either pizza, burger, or sanwiches. They also cost a lot too (US$5 for a McD's value meal)! And they're even more unhealthy than a plate of Nasi Lemak!

Answer 9

I would wish to answer but i have never eaten halal so I guess I couldn't relate.

Try other foods though or alternate if you get bored with the same course

Answer 10

I eat many types of foods in a month. All foods are halal for me so 'bored of the same foods' never came up to me. It's up to me to choose which to eat.

Answer 11

No! I'm a muslim. I love to eat anything but it must be Halal. I don't mind eat chinese food or Indian cuisine or the west meals but it must be a Halal. If not..... I won't buy them. :).
Hey! Malay food also have soup like Chicken soup. You just have to ask to serve you the kind of food.... If you get too SHY to ask..... This is what happens to you..... Bored! Try to be nice talking other race eventhough its not your race ok.