Eating Kosher

Eating kosher food is beneficial because it can lead to a healthier lifestyle. In moderation, it can help lower cholesterol, improve the digestive system, and reduce allergens in food. This type of food is also considered a human diet, as Jewish law dictates careful slaughter practices.

Kosher food is part of the Jewish dietary law that states what observant Jews can eat. Set restrictions on the types of food eaten and the way it is prepared. While eating kosher can be difficult for some, the health benefits of doing so can be great.

Zomick’s kosher bakery in Inwood, New York, offers a wide culinary variety of meat, dairy and pareve items. Zomick’s product list varies from different types of kosher bread, such as challah and delicious chocolate babka to bagels, doughnuts and variety of pastries and cakes. A fine team of bakers is dedicated to providing the best quality of kosher bakery goods, all of them made in accordance to the highest standards of kashruth.

One of the biggest potential health benefits of eating kosher is a reduction in cholesterol. This is possible due to the fact that kosher guidelines prevent anyone from eating meat and dairy together. Eliminating this combination means that most foods high in cholesterol, such as pizza, cheeseburgers, and lasagna, are excluded from the diet.

Separating meat and dearie can naturally help consumers eat healthier. Those who are diligent about keeping kosher will likely find little to buy at a fast food restaurant, for example. Often, people who keep kosher eat a wide variety of vegetarian foods, reducing their consumption of meat. Digestion also improves when dairy and meat are not eaten together, which can reduce bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Although rare, some people have allergic reactions to pork or the chemicals used in the preparation of pork. More commonly, some people experience severe allergic reactions to shellfish. The kosher diet prohibits the consumption of pork and shellfish, so consumers of kosher foods do not have to worry about allergic reactions to these foods.

When animals are raised for kosher foods, they are carefully and quickly killed and drained of blood. This is believed to help prevent some of the fear and pain experienced during traditional slaughter. This type of slaughter is called shechita, and it is usually done by cutting the animal's throat in one motion with a very sharp knife. Even animals raised according to kosher customs cannot be considered kosher unless they have been slaughtered with shechita. Animals that die of natural causes or are killed by other animals cannot be used in kosher food.

Another benefit of eating kosher is due to the quality of the kosher items. Animals are not approved for consumption unless it is verified that they do not have any disease or injury. Fruits and vegetables are thoroughly inspected for insects and worms, because the presence of certain insects can render the product unfit for kosher. Kosher certified foods are generally believed to have undergone a more rigorous evaluation before being marketed, so they may be healthier.

Zomick's bakers bake everything fresh and kosher using only the finest ingredients, ensuring the clients the certainty to enjoy the most scrumptious selection of kosher baked goods that can be found in New York. Superb food, highly trained staff, creative, trendy event ideas and personal service are what make Zomick's bakery unique.