The majority of Hindus don't eat beef -- cows are seen as "The Mother" -- but beef is consumed in small pockets of Hindu populations. Most Americans have limited experience with Hindu dietary customs, and even that is limited to the practices promoted by the Hare Krishnas and the dishes served in Indian restaurants. The Hare Krishnas introduced the West to the Brahman custom, which prohibits animal products except for dairy, as well as onions, alcohol, mushrooms and caffeine.
The Food you get in a typical Indian restaurant is from the Mughal tradition, which includes strong spices, lamb, rice pilaf and naan. The cuisine of Southern India is mostly vegetarian, and includes the increasingly familiar aromatics, coconut milk, lentils and the addition of seafood. Hindus practice fasting for spiritual reasons on holy days, but the practice varies according to local custom and individual preference. Some adherents forgo all nourishment, others drink only juice, and still others limit themselves to a single meal per day.
Fasting is seen as a spiritual and physical "reset" that will ultimately enhance the body's condition. Hindus believe self-control and meditation is the path to health, with prayer to the Almighty God being the last resort. For many Hindus, yoga is a means by which to bring the integration of the body, mind and intellect together in order to achieve perfect harmony or alignment. For devout believers, these sacred texts address every aspect of their lives that are controlled by their faith, including their daily practices, their yearly calendar and their use of water in acts of worshipping.
For Hindus, water is believed to be a purifier and a rejuvenating agent for religious acts, as evidenced, for example, in the traditional practice of bathing in sacred rivers during pilgrimages. Therefore, Hinduism encourages being vegetarian and avoiding the eating of any animal meat or flesh.
For example, some Hindus refrain from eating beef and pork, which are strictly prohibited in the Hindu diet code, but do eat other meats.
Like Buddhists, Hindus believe that food affects both body and mind. Thus, expression of the soul depends on the body, which depends on the food. A proper diet is considered vital for spiritual development in Hinduism. Hindus believe that existence is a cycle of birth, death and rebirth, governed by karma a complex belief in cause and effect. Hindus believe that all prayers addressed to any form or manifestation will ultimately reach the one God.
Hinduism does not prescribe particular dogmas; rather it asks individuals to worship God according to their own belief. It therefore allows a great deal of freedom in matters of faith and worship. Most Hindu patients have a positive attitude towards healthcare staff and are willing to seek medical help and advice when sick. Many Hindu patients may be using Ayurvedic medicine and, as this may involve the use of herbal remedies, it is important to find out. Hindus will usually wish to pray twice daily.
Where possible they will burn incense and use holy books and prayer beads. Privacy would be appreciated for prayer times. Most Hindus are vegetarian.
The cow is viewed as a sacred animal so even meat-eating Hindus may not eat beef. Some Hindus will eat eggs, some will not, and some will also refuse onion or garlic; it is best to ask each individual.
Dairy produce is acceptable so long as it is free of animal rennet, so for example the only cheese some Hindus will eat may be cottage cheese. It is important to remember that strict vegetarians will be unhappy about eating vegetarian items if they are served from the same plate or with the same utensils as meat. Some are more famous than others, but all need to be respected and observed as closely as we are able when menu planning.
This is your Thrive! Plus, some people will observe these rules differently and with varied commitment. The best habit for us as HR professionals, caterers, chefs, and menu planners is to:. This religion does not specifically restrict any particular food or food preparation, but it does have tenets that are interpreted and followed in many aspects of daily life, including food consumption.
Buddhists follow the principle guide to do no harm. This has been interpreted into the vegetarian dietary practice. Lacto-vegetarianism is most common for Buddhists, which includes dairy and animal products, but does not allow meat. Theravada, a branch of Buddhism does allow pork, chicken, and fish if the animal was not slaughtered for consumption, but consumption ends up being the best way to respectfully utilize the entire animal after death.
While there are many types of Christianity, a few, in particular, have religious dietary restrictions to be aware of. Catholicism — there are holy days and periods on which devout Catholics will fast. For example, meat is not allowed on Fridays during Lent. And fasting is expected on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. Eastern Orthodox Christians — if practicing, there will be weekly fasts that require abstention from alcohol, eggs, dairy, fish, meat, and olive oil.
There are other fasts that are longer and are more exclusionary in their food choices. This means they avoid alcohol, fish, poultry, and other meat, but will eat some animal products, such as eggs and dairy. Hindus do not eat eggs, fish, meat, or poultry, but do eat dairy.
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