Swine Flu has taken the world by storm over the past few weeks and it seems like the chaos is winding down, but for Rastas there was never anything to worry about. Rastas lead a Ital (derived from Vital) lifestyle. 

Ital is a term used by Rastas, derived from “vital”, which means a natural  and healthy way of life. One of the main aspects of the ital lifestyle is the ital food. Ital food focuses on purity because the body is a temple and should not be polluted with impure substances. Also, it is important to take  care of your body out of respect for yourself and the most high. An Ital Diet is largely vegan, but some rastas do eat fish. Salt is still an item of debate, but PORK is definitely prohibited as are preservatives and chemical ingredients. All ingredients in food must be as natural as possible.

Pork is the lowest form of food possible for Rastas and many other faiths around the world. Pork is the worst of all meats to eat since harmful parasites, which are always in pork remain alive even after incredibly high temperatures. Pigs are also scavenger animals.

I remember watching my grandfather feed his pigs and how they would eat almost anything. Rastas and many other religions are on to something. Stay swine flu free by staying away from that pork.