What exactly is Halal meat, and is it better for you?!

What exactly is Halal meat, and is it better for you?

There is also kosher meat. Is this the same as Halal?

1 day ago
Can you guys please explain exactly what these ways or rituals are? That's what I want to know!

As other users mentioned, it is specific types of meat that is slaughtered to remove as much blood as possile, but also with as little trauma to the animal as possible. The types of halal meats exclude pork, blood, carcasses of animals that are already dead, and carnivorous animals. We're also not supposed to choose animals that are sick, diseased, or injured, as you can probably guess this could lead to infection and diseases for the consumer. Most slaughterhouses in the US ignore this little bit and often cut off a cancerous sore to send to pet food manufacturers, but use the rest of the sick animal for our grocery stores. So in this sense, Halal or Kosher is much better for you.
As far as the slaughtering method goes, we are instructed to use the sharpest utensils so it will be the least painful to the animal. We have to lead them away from other animals so they do not witness it and become fearful. It should be done slow enough to allow the blood to drain, but quick enough to end any suffering on the animal's behalf. Before the slaughter, someone says "In the name of God" before proceeding. Only the caroid arteries and juggular veins should be cut, and the spine and trachea left in tact.

It's still not pretty, but of all the slaughtering methods I've heard of, it's the most gentle on the animal. Also, feed is also an important part. As I said, carnivorous animals are forbidden, and making herbivorous animals into carnivorous or canniballistic ones (feeding ground beef to cows -- the reason Mad Cow Disease began) is not permissible at any level. Since the animal is getting a healthier and more natural diet, you can bet it's better for you, just as organic-fed and free-range meats are.

A little off topic but I just saw on T.V. today that the yolks of two eggs from free-range organic-fed chickens contains more omega-3 fatty acids than 8 yolks from the average grocery-store eggs.

Anyways, I hope this helps you, and here's a little link if you want to read more about it:
http://www.azhar.jp/info/halal-eng/halal...