RELIGIOUS CONSIDERATIONS IN MEAL PLANNING

1. Orthodox Jews:
   1. Kosher meat and poultry.
   2. No shellfish, eels, or pork products.
   3. Milk and dairy products cannot be consumed with meat or poultry; requires separate utensils.
   4. No eggs with a blood spot may be eaten. Eggs may be used with either meat or dairy meals
2. Conservative and Reform Jews: dietary practices may vary from religious laws.
3. Muslims: no pork or alcohol.
4. Hindus: vegetarians (cows are sacred).
5. Seventh-day Adventists:
   1. Vegetarianism is common (lacto-ovo).
   2. No shellfish or pork products.
   3. Avoid stimulants (coffee, tea, other caffeine sources).
   4. No alcohol.
6. Mormons: no coffee, tea, or alcohol.