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What are religious diets?
Some foods are prohibited by religions--for example pork is forbidden by Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Certain foods are prescribed by religion--for example the Passover meal in Judaism.
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What does the Pritikin diet do?
The Pritikin diet is based on a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans, and low-fat dairy products. There are four levels to the Pritikin diet, each based on calories.
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What is the Pritikin diet?
The Pritikin diet is a low-fat regimen that promotes eating whole grains, vegetables, and fruit over animal protein, eggs, processed grains, and sugar.
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What are the religious view on diets?
Seventh Day Adventist Christians, Muslims, and most Jews adhere to Jewish dietary law as set forth in the Torah, (first five books of the Bible).
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What is a diet with consideration to culture and religious affiliation?
There are laws in Judaism regulating diet. These are called kosher laws. In Islam, halal means acceptable. There are dietary regulations in Islam. Indian religions tend to be vegetarian.