Food and Health in the Baha'I Faith

This report is based on on-going doctoral work that sets out to explore the place of food in the Baha'i worldview as portrayed in Baha'i writings and reflected in the views and practices of contemporary Baha'is. Food-related teachings are briefly described under the headings of food, health and healing, vegetarianism; fasting and commensality. Attention is drawn to some similarities and differences between the food discourse of the Baha'i Faith and other religions. A focus on food and justice is briefly outlined in which food conduct is conceived of as a practical expression of ethical requirements.