vendredi 17 mai 2013

Finding Halal Rations For Soldiers

By Jennie Sandoval


When a person is a devoted follower of any religion, he or she certainly wants to take that into account in all aspects of life. This is no less true for members of the armed forces, many of whom lead religious lifestyles. In countries where Muslim soldiers serve in the military, Halal rations are an important part of their supplies.

The types of food and beverages that are considered proper for Muslims are those that are given the label of "halal." Both the contents of any meal labelled in this way as well as the ways in which they are prepared must be accounted for. If meat is included, for instance, the way that the animal is slaughtered is just as important as what type of animal it is when determining whether or not it qualifies.

When meals are being prepared, it is important to distinguish between those that are halal and those that are kosher. Although they may share some things, the overall requirements for each are different. Some types of preparation that are permissible in kosher meals are not allowed in other types, and so they must be kept separate.

It is in the best interests of all soldiers that their meals are as easy to prepare as possible, and halal meals are no exception to this. Like any other type of prepackaged food used by a soldier, special ration packs are available in MRE form. This stands for Meal Ready to Eat, and signifies that the food is easy to prepare under any situation, requiring minimal if any extra effort out of the package before it can be consumed.

The number of soldiers who require such meals has increased greatly over recent years, meaning that the range of products available has increased with it. Many combinations of drinks, foods, and side dishes are available, all of which adhere completely to religious guidelines. A growing number of manufacturers specialize in providing a wide variety of such rations, so that Muslim soldiers can have just as much choice in their food as any others.

Soldiers have an extremely physically demanding job ahead of them each and every day. This means that it is especially important for them to be able to rely on their meals to replenish all of the nutrients that they use up during their activities, whether they eat standard rations or halal. Special types adhere to the same calorie requirements and nutrient needs as any other, so soldiers who use them will lack for nothing in that area.

Although the military is the most prevalent place rations are needed, other situations can benefit from them as well. Those in emergency situations find them quite useful, as do those who take trips into the wilderness, such as hikers and campers. Any time ease of use and portability are factors, these packages can be used to great effect.

Anyone who requires a source of food which is convenient, fast, and easy to prepare can rely on MREs to serve their needs. Special religious dietary restrictions were once a problem in this area, but they are no longer, thanks to increased availability of Halal rations and other special types. All soldiers deserve to have their needs met, and this is a great start to that.




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