I-tal
I-tal
I-tal (/aɪˈtɑːl/), also spelled Ital, is a dietary and lifestyle philosophy associated with the Rastafari movement. The term derives from the English word "vital", with the initial "v" removed. This is done to many words in the Rastafari vocabulary to signify the unity of the speaker with all of nature.
Etymology
The word I-tal comes from the English word "vital", with the initial "v" removed. This is a common practice in the Rastafari language, reflecting the Rastafari philosophy of living in harmony with the natural world. The term was first used in this context in the 1930s.
Dietary Guidelines
The primary goal of adhering to an I-tal diet is to increase the Life Force within, often referred to as Livity. This is achieved by consuming foods that are pure, natural, and from the earth, which are believed to increase one's vital energy. I-tal diets are often vegetarian or vegan, but may also include fish. The consumption of salt, processed foods, and certain oils is typically avoided.
Related Terms
- Rastafari movement: A religious movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It advocates the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral homelands.
- Livity: A Rastafari term referring to the vital energy within all living things.
- Veganism: A lifestyle and dietary choice that excludes all animal products.
- Vegetarianism: A dietary choice that excludes meat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on I-tal
- Wikipedia's article - I-tal
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