Ideal Bite: Pass the Manischewitz

Apr 02, 2008 BANG FOR THE BITE OK, so Kosher doesn't always mean healthier (think hot dogs) or greener, but it does increase the chance of a cleaner, more humanely produced meal. COCKTAIL FACTOID Fewer than 1/4 of the consumers who deliberately choose kosher products are observant Jews. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . . The Meat Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip? (5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Can an all-gefilte fish diet keep your body cleaner? The Bite You bet your bottom shekel it can. Jew- and gentile-Biters alike can benefit from a Kosher diet's sometimes cleaner, animal-friendlier bent. Starting this Passover (Apr. 20-26), look for the kosher or k parve symbol on the back of the items on your grocery list. The Benefits Avoiding schmutz. Kosher food, especially meat, is held to strict rules regarding cleanliness. Passing over animal cruelty. Jewish law says that the killing of kosher animals has to minimize the pain inflicted on the critters. A blessing for vegetarians. "Kosher pareve" means the product contains no dairy or meat derivatives. Personally Speaking Manischewitz was Toshio's favorite alcoholic beverage during his freshman year at college. Wanna Try? Chabad Kosher Guide - walks you through the ABCs of going kosher. The Kosher Blog - musings and news on kosher food. Heeb - Jew or non-Jew, this mag rocks.      Sponsor

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