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Kosher for Health-Conscious

Some people eat kosher for reasons of health. Vegetarians and people who suffer from lactose intolerance or allergies tend to be most attracted to kosher products.

Mintel Report: Food Safety and Health Drive Kosher Food Sales

Consumers concerned with food health and safety are driving growth in the market for kosher food.

Everything's kosher: fitting food for a fit lifestyle

Many people--regardless of religion--believe that "kosher" is synonymous with "healthy," leading to a growing demand that has manufacturers producing increasing numbers of products for the multibillion dollar kosher food market.

Is Kosher Food healthier?

According to this source, kosher meat is healthier. Cold-water plucking helps prevent the spread of salmonella bacteria, and meat from diseased animals cannot be considered kosher.

Kosher for Health

In this article, a biogardener explains why observing kosher dietary rules can improve one's health by avoiding allergens and reducing bad cholesterol.

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