Why are Rastas vegan? The spiritual and ethical reasons behind the Ital diet
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Originating in Jamaica in the 1930s, the Rastafari movement developed a dietary practice called 'Ital'. This unique tradition helps explain why are Rastas vegan, as it emphasizes living in harmony with the earth and keeping the body pure. The principles of Ital food are deeply intertwined with core Rastafari beliefs about health, spirituality, and resistance to the oppressive system known as Babylon.
