Qestions on Kosher???

[q_q_]

i'm not a big fan of microwaves, particularly not in the office because a routine of microwave use may not be healthy.. Nevertheless.

How does one use a microwave in an office where people also use the microwave for their treif food?

[Shamgar]

Heck, just throw it in the deep fryer and that will kill anything...

[q_q_]

Heck, just throw it in the deep fryer and that will kill anything...

including yourself!

[Tzvi Ben Roshel1]

How does one use a microwave in an office where people also use the microwave for their treif food?

 I guess you dont (shouldn't).

[q_q_]

How does one use a microwave in an office where people also use the microwave for their treif food?

 I guess you dont (shouldn't).

you can.. there are ways. I don't know details though.

I think there are 2 routes to go about it
a)kosher the microwave
b)deal with the food container

koshering the microwave involves using a cup of water and moving it around and putting it on for x minutes.

dealing with the food container, I think is just having 2 layers..
some people use plastic, but that's probably dangerous - in terms of health. You shouldn't put plastic in the mirowave (except maybe, maybe, special plastic). And especially not around your food and in the microwave.

2 glass containers is another option.

something like that anyway.

Many would avoid the microwave 'cos they don't know or aren't confident in doing it.

[muslimslayer0075995]

congratulations 

[Shamgar]

David, the last few weeks I have seriously altered my diet in a desire to eat more healthy and lose some weight. I have cut way back on processed carbs and many times will eat sandwich components minus the bread.

One of the health nuts in my office brought to my attention that deli meats are full of nitrates and other nasty chemicals. Can you adivse that if they are branded Kosher does this mean they do or don't have lots of nasty chemicals and processing?

Net net, from a health perspective are Kosher meats healthier than non-Kosher meats?

Thanks,

Sham

[q_q_]

I must warn you.

Kosher DOES NOT IMPLY HEALTHY.

Sure, some non kosher things are unhealthy, And so kosher food may not contain those.

But it can contain kosher things are are not healthy. 

Jewish companies their priority is that the food is kosher. Their priority is not health.

Kosher makes often make food that is high in sugar and salt and even contain transfats. VERY VERY unhealthy.

Generally, kosher takeaways are healthier than non kosher ones.  People I know that have eaten both say that the kosher meat is fresher and they can taste the difference.  That McDonals burgers are so thin and salty they wouldn't be fit for a dustbin in a kosher restaurant. Still though, takeaways are unhealthy.
As a guy though, I think meat is a damn important part of a man's diet! If you're a meat eater then you'd know that!  May not be great for the heart, but a man knows it fuels him!

[Shamgar]

Thanks q_q_, I appreciate the response. I have quit eating beef and pork and now just eat chicken, turkey and fish. I also eat a smaller portions of meat, making fruit and vegetables the main portion of my meal.

It's amazing how much better you feel after just a couple of weeks.

Every now and then I still get a craving for a big juicy hamburger with bleu cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce.......