What is the primary guideline for preservative health according to the word of wisdom
Eat right foods in moderation, including grains (wheat, rice, oats), vegetable vegetables, and fruits, meat and poultry should be eaten sparingly
Which beverages are discouraged for mormons
Caffeine containing hot beverages, such as coffee and tea
Which sub substances are considered defiling to the body in Mormon dietary law
Tobacco illegal drugs, and alcohol
How often do moremons fast and for what purpose?
Monthly for personal spirituality and to help the poor
During fasting, what do Mormons abstain from?
All food and drink, typically from Saturday night to Sunday night money saved is donated to the poor
What type of diet is promoted by Seventh-day Adventist?
Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism
Can Seventh-day Adventists consume meat or fish?
Some members eat fish or meat/poultry, but pork and shellfish are considered unclean
How should meals be spaced according to Adventist dietary practises
5 to 6 hours should a lapse between meals, eating between meals is discouraged
What is considered the best beverage for Seventh-day Adventist?
Water
What is the difference between fasting and abstinence?
Fasting: limited meals (one full meal + 2 small meals, no snacks)
Abstinence: refraining from meat and poultry; fish and seafood are allowed
At what age does abstinence start in Canada and what age is fasting required?
Abstinence starts at 14 and fasting starts from 18 to 59
Which days are associated with fasting and abstinence for Christians?
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Friday’s year around (abstinence)
Name two Christian holiday holidays and their dietary significance
Christmas, which is a celebratory feast and Easter Sunday, which is a celebration of resurrection, symbolic foods like eggs, and lamb are eaten
What to do eggs symbolize at Easter
Rebirth
What do hot cross buns symbolize at Easter?
Crucifixion
What is Pasca and when is it eaten?
Sweet wheat bread made with eggs and sugar traditionally eaten at Easter in countries like Ukraine and Poland
What are three classifications of foods in Hinduism?
Sattvic (pure, calming)
Rajaisic (stimulating)
Tamsaic (dulling/harmful)
What are examples of sattvic foods
Milk and dairy (ghee, paneer, yoghurt), grains, honey, nuts, lagoons, fruits, and vegetables
Which foods are avoided for purity in devout Hindu diets
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, mushrooms, aliums, alcohol, and narcotics
What is Diwali and what foods are associated with it?
Five day festival of lights and sweets foods include dried fruit, fruits, fried snacks, and sweets
What is langar and what foods are served?
Communal free meal served at Guddu’s foods include rotate, cooked vegetables, lentils, yogurt, rice, pudding, sweets, and water
Which foods may some Buddhists avoid to prevent over stimulation
The five pungent foods like garlic, green onion, leek, chives, and onion
What is a Clement protein source for Chinese and Japanese Buddhist who avoid meat
Soybean products, suggest tofu
