Dietary Religious Beliefs

Dietary planning should consider the religious beliefs of individuals due to different faiths having specific dietary restrictions.
Muslims follow a halal diet, prohibiting pork and alcohol, and requiring special meat sourcing and preparation.
Jewish individuals follow a kosher diet with its own rules on permitted foods and preparation.
Hindus typically avoid beef due to cows’ sacred status in their religion; many are also vegetarian.
Buddhists often practice vegetarianism or veganism to minimise harm to sentient beings.
Mindfulness of these dietary religious beliefs allows for inclusion and respect of diverse traditions in meal planning.