Friday, August 19, 2016

The Many Benefits Of Kosher Meals

By Joseph Taylor


Kosher foods have been around for a long time now. They form part of Jewish dietary customs created to provide the healthiest foods due to the method of preparation. Kosher meals have lately become highly popular, trouncing organic and other diets with minimal additives and preservatives. Besides the perception of safety, the diet has become popular due to several other benefits.

The diet was formulated as a way of placing restrictions on what people ate. Under Jewish customs, man is allowed to use various animals for food as he sees fit, following the assumption that he's their leader. The laws were thus formulated to come up with the healthiest possible diet and instill discipline upon men.

The foods typically have very low cholesterol levels. The guidelines don't allow the mixing of dairy and meat, which means no pizza, cheeseburgers, lasagna, or other items that combine cheese and meat. Consequently, this cuts out most of what is offered at fast-food establishments. It is well known that when eaten together, meat and cheese don't break down as quickly as is the case when consumed separately. When they linger around for longer, the result is an increase in cholesterol levels in addition to other health issues prevalent in modern society.

Pork is also prohibited under the guidelines. Among the common meat types eaten by most people, this takes the prize for having the most allergens. And surprisingly, most pork lovers don't know this. As a result, a good number of people have to deal with allergies without knowing what's causing them.

A good number of consumers simply prefer the meals due to the higher degree of supervision that goes into certifying the foods. There are strict laid-down procedures that govern certification, which are allegedly stricter than government standards. Perhaps the most evident of prohibitions is the use of visibly unhealthy animals and cows with broken bones. Animals have to be raised, slaughtered and processed in accordance to the guidelines.

During manufacture, the equipment is also subjected to a number of regulations. The equipment has to undergo some meticulous sanitization procedures, especially if used in processing non-kosher products. Here, an inspector has to be present to ensure that the set benchmarks are met. The manufacturing firms agree to undergo unannounced inspection tours at any moment.The firm must also keep reports that document the sources of their raw materials and update them accordingly.

Packaging is also monitored carefully to ensure it is appropriate for handling the products. A special seal is applied on each label following a control system that distinguishes items from non-kosher foods. This is rare among conventional food firms, and it allows for quick recall in case of contamination.

If you're interested in switching to kosher, it is not really hard if you know where to look. You can expect to find most items at your regular grocery outlet. And if you live near a larger city, you have the additional option of Jewish markets. However, their existence would depend on your region of residence.




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