Kosher Diet

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The Kosher diet is based on dietary restrictions given to the Israelites in the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah. Those on a Kosher diet may eat animals with cloven hooves, such as cattle, sheep, goats and deer but must not eat meat from pigs. Seafood may be eaten in fish form but may not be eaten if it has a shell. Thus, shellfish, lobsters, oysters, shrimp, clams and crabs are not considered kosher. The Torah also places restrictions on which foods can be eaten together. For instance, meat may not be eaten with dairy, but fish and dairy are acceptable together. The way in which the animal was killed or butchered also plays a role in the Kosher diet. While some dieters may benefit healthfully from this diet, it is not intended to help dieters lose weight but should be chosen as a lifestyle change.

• Pros

  1. Considered a Viable Diet Option for Those Wishing to Follow Jewish Dietary Guidelines
  2. Encourages Eating Only Certain Types of Meat

• Cons

  1. May Be Too Restrictive
  2. May Cause Frustration With Food Combination Guidelines
  3. May Cause Difficulty When Eating Out

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