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Any real rastafarian is a vegetarian, eating what is known as Ital foods - natural and vital.

Ital foods are basically those that are served as raw as possible, without any chemicals such as those found in canned or other processed foods.  Some factions within the rastafarian movement will eat fish, but not shelfish, as they are considered scavenger of the sea.  Also, no fish longer than 12 inches can be eaten.   Liquor, milk, coffee and soft drinks are seen as unnatural.  Pork is definitely shunned as an unclean meat, not to be touched, or to come in contact with in any manner.

Additives, preservatives and processed foods are not considered to be Ital, and are only eaten if there is no other choice.   Salt is not Ital.  White flour is also not Ital.  Soya or coconut milk is preferred to cow's milk.  All manner of herbs and spices are Ital, and are used to full advantage.

Examples of Ital Dishes

Ital Rice and Peas (with brown rice)
Ital Nut Soup
Ital Stew with Cornmeal dumplings
Zion Juice
Rasta Salad
Aubergine Fritters

Ital food is healthy food.   

 

   

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