Halal Meat is good for you. Here’s why.
There has been some renewed controversy over halal meat from ethical and religious standpoints. But even taking all the religious touch away from it, there is a multitude of benefits that result in partaking in halal meat in one’s diet. The literal meaning of the word ‘halal’ is ‘permissible’ or that which is permitted under the Islamic tradition. To make meat halal, the slaughter of the animal has to be conducted in a certain way. Also, only healthy animals are considered for slaughter under halal customs. A Halal certification ensures that the livestock whose meat is being readied for consumption has been raised and slaughtered following a set of rituals. The animals or livestock that are considered for halal are chickens, cows, and lambs.
Halal food in addition to being religiously permissible has a lot of additional advantages as well. Firstly, by following those customs, the meat is ensured to be much cleaner and sanitary. This is basically because, in addition to the usual livestock farming guidelines, there is also a due emphasis on additional cleaning protocols as per the traditions stated in the Islamic religion. Livestock used to cultivate halal meat are also made antibiotics-free and raised free from harmful chemicals, which helps in preventing the possibility of a health hazard in the first place. Also, the environments in which the animals are raised are free from diseases, as the customs do not permit the killing of a sickly animal. The slaughter is also conducted in an ethical way ensuring minimal stress to the animals.
Halal method of slaughter also decrees that the blood is completely drained from the dead animal, which also ensures a slice of healthier meat that is free from any germs resulting from the bloodstream of the animal. Also since the animal is not murdered under a stressful condition, the release of toxins in the body is pretty limited, which improves the overall quality of the meat. This helps safeguard the body from disease-causing germs being carried over from the animal to the human body. The draining of blood is also important as sometimes, if the blood is not drained, it can rot inside the meat itself, thereby degrading the overall quality of the meat. This is not the case in halal meats as the blood has been completely drained. Moreover, the tenderness and tastefulness of the meat also get upgraded following halal customs.
It has also been seen that the incidence of food poisoning and any sort of contamination compared to meat sourced from other producers following modern farming techniques. Hence, after carefully evaluating every benefit offered by halal, it may be considered above non-halal meats as it ensures cleanliness and healthy eating. Halal meat is used in a wide variety of food items. Halal steaks are a common delicacy, and in Indian food too, halal meat is often used in various dishes such as those made from chicken, mutton, biryani, etc. An increasing number of Indian restaurants have started procuring their meat from halal-certified sources as a result.
