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Rastafarian food laws

Rastafarian dietary requirements are based on Old Testament hygienic laws.

Some Rastafarians eat only ital foods - foods that are pure and untainted, or otherwise natural. Milk, coffee and alcohol are all forbidden beverages.

Rastas refuse to eat pork, lamb and some seafood. Many Rastas are vegetarian.

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Community Participation Officer
Children and Young People’s Service
Tel 020 8489 3884
Email faith@haringey.gov.uk

Page Last Updated: 19 January 2012

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