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3.5.1.2 Food choices Typeit
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There are many religions existing in the world and some have beliefs that affect food choices. Let's explore some of the religions and how they affect food choice:
cuisine is traditionally based on the East Asian cuisine consumed by monks. Most are or vegan (based on the dharmic principles of non-violence), some do not believe in cutting meat from their diet but may restrict meat-eating during fasting. An exception is when monks accept leftover food given charitably by others. There is also emphasis on not killing plant life, especially strong-smelling foods, such as garlic or onions.
Although there is no specific diet related to Christianity, at certain times of the year during religious festivals feasting and/or fasting may take place. Some religious festivals, such as Easter, require a fasting called , followed by feasting. Fasting (reduction of food intake or not eating specific food items) is expected on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays in some branches as a form of penance (atoning for one’s sins). According to Catholic laws all Fridays are penance days. Therefore, Catholics traditionally follow a diet of fish on . The tradition at Easter is to eat chocolate Easter eggs (symbol of life). Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ (Jesus) and is usually accompanied by feasting, which may include food such as turkey.
In Hindu culture the is considered sacred and, although some Hindus do not observe a strict vegetarian diet, beef is generally not eaten. Some Hindus also follow a strict avoidance of certain foods (called a sattvic diet) including onions, garlic, leek, mushrooms, alcohol and caffeine and try to eat in a way that minimises disruption or harm to nature or the environment. Some Hindus eat meat but prefer that the animal is killed quickly and humanely. A typical Hindu diet may consist of rice, dal (dried pulses such as lentils or yellow peas which have been split), spices, vegetables, fruit, beans, grains, nuts, seeds, chapati (flatbread), yogurt and milk.
By Islamic law, must not drink or eat , carrion or blood and must only consume halal (in Arabic halal means permissible) meat. Some religious festivals also dictate food choice, such as , the ninth month of the year in which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset for a month.
follows the teachings of the Torah and one God. Dietary law forbids the stunning of animals before slaughter. Slaughter of animals must be conducted so that unconsciousness occurs instantaneously and then death almost instantaneously. All blood must be drained from a carcass before consumption is allowed under Jewish law. In Judaism, the consumption of and shellfish is forbidden. Fruit and vegetables must be properly to remove soil and microbes and inspected to ensure that no bugs remain. Meat cannot be eaten with dairy products.
follow a diet called I-tal (the word I-tal is derived from the English word ‘vital’ and refers to natural and organic food with little or no processing), which does not permit pork or shellfish. Some followers of Rastafarianism will not eat any meat and generally do not use salt in their cooking. Some Rastafarians do not drink alcohol, coffee or milk. Plentiful amounts of fruits, fish (but not if over 12 inches in length) and are eaten as part of a Rastafarian diet, and processed and/or preserved foods or foods with artificial additives are avoided.
A traditional diet is usually lacto-vegetarian, so Sikhs do not eat animal products except for dairy products. However, not all follow a meat-free diet and principles state that an individual is free to choose for themselves whether or not to eat meat. If following a meat-eating diet they should only consume animals that have been slaughtered quickly without suffering or religious ritual. As they believe their body is a container for their soul, they avoid any food, drink or substance which could cause damage to their bodies. This may include avoidance of alcohol, tobacco and any other harmful stimulant or drug. Periods of fasting on certain days of the year may also take place.