Hinduism does not lay down strictures. Ever Hindu can behave according to his/her conscience, as long as he/she does not hurt anyone. There is a variety of food that the majority of Hindus try to avoid. These foods are a) Beef. Beef consuming is completely antithetical to nearly every Hindu. Hindus believe that the cow as a maternal being, one that nourishes by its milk. Also, its dung is used as fuel, and it is said to have the characteristics of disinfectants. Therefore, beef is taboo in Hinduism. b) Alcohol. Hindus try to avoid alcohol for social and spiritual reasons. c) Any meat. The majority of Hindus are vegetarians, and they avoid eating any meat. d) Eggs. As the majority of Hindus are vegetarian, they also avoid consuming eggs. e) Roots of vegetables. Several Hindus avoid the consumption of vegetables grown under the soil, including onion, radish, potato, and turnip. They believe that these type of vegetables are Tamasic and that if they consume them they will harm their spiritual life.
