Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Turkey.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey.
J Relig Health. 2024 Oct;63(5):3256-3273. doi: 10.1007/s10943-024-02110-8. Epub 2024 Aug 17.
Religious beliefs profoundly influence dietary practices across diverse cultures and communities, guiding what foods are acceptable, how they are prepared, and the timing of consumption. This narrative review examines the intricate relationship between religious dietary practices and their health and psychological well-being implications. Religious dietary practices, deeply rooted in various cultural and historical contexts, significantly influence followers' food consumption patterns. This narrative review aims to discuss how religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism prescribe specific dietary laws and guidelines, impacting nutritional intake and health outcomes. Furthermore, it delves into the psychological mechanisms, such as cognitive dissonance and social identity theories, that underpin adherence to these dietary practices. The review also highlights the role of community and social support in reinforcing dietary habits within religious contexts, contributing to mental health and social cohesion. By synthesizing insights from nutrition, psychology, and religious studies, this narrative review aims to provide healthcare providers with culturally sensitive dietary advice, ultimately improving patient care and promoting holistic health. Religious dietary practices provide numerous health benefits, including reduced risks of chronic diseases and enhanced mental well-being, achieved through disciplined and conscientious eating habits. Nevertheless, these practices also pose nutritional challenges that necessitate meticulous management and dietary planning.
宗教信仰深刻影响着不同文化和社区的饮食习俗，指导着哪些食物是可接受的，如何准备以及食用的时间。本叙述性评论探讨了宗教饮食习俗与健康和心理幸福感之间的复杂关系。宗教饮食习俗深深扎根于各种文化和历史背景，极大地影响了信徒的食物消费模式。本叙述性评论旨在讨论犹太教、伊斯兰教、印度教和佛教等宗教如何规定特定的饮食法和准则，从而影响营养摄入和健康结果。此外，还深入探讨了认知失调和社会认同理论等心理机制，这些机制支持了对这些饮食习俗的遵守。评论还强调了社区和社会支持在宗教背景下强化饮食习惯的作用，有助于促进心理健康和社会凝聚力。通过综合营养、心理学和宗教研究的见解，本叙述性评论旨在为医疗保健提供者提供文化敏感的饮食建议，最终改善患者护理并促进整体健康。宗教饮食习俗提供了许多健康益处，包括降低慢性病风险和增强心理健康，这是通过纪律严明和认真的饮食习惯实现的。然而，这些习俗也带来了营养挑战，需要进行细致的管理和饮食规划。
