Hinduism Dietary Customs
Jake Freudberg - A1 A3
Overview
Hinduism is an individual religion in which people practice it in their own way, so not all Hindus observe the same dietary laws. However, Hindus believe all living things are sacred, so many are vegetarians, and almost all avoid beef. Additionally, many Hindus also avoid fish, poultry, eggs, alcohol, caffeine, and very spicy or sour foods. There are not really any laws regarding food preparation, except for the fact the food should be respected. Also, fasting and feasting are both common throughout the year for devout Hindus. Most Hindus eat with their hands because they claim it frees the mind and spirit.
Hindus believe the cow is sacred
Many Hindus eat with their hands
An example of a meal a Hindus might eat with family
Sample Menu
Lassi
2 Types of Vegetarian Curries including chickpeas, spinach, cauliflower, paneer, etc.
Rice
Some type of flatbread
Tea
Bibliography
"Hinduism." Faith in Food. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2014.
"What Do Hindus Eat?" HubPages. HubPages, 3 Oct. 2014. Web. 08 Dec. 2014.
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