What is Halal Meat?
Similar to how the Jewish religion has their Kosher guidelines for food, the Islamic religion has their guidelines. Their guidelines are called Halal.
In order for meat to be considered Halal, the animal must be raised under the following conditions:
Not allowed: Antibiotics, Vaccines, GMO's, Soy, Chemicals.
They must be: Pastured, on a rotational grazing routine
The animal must also be butchered in a peaceful manner in order to prevent stress hormones from being released. The blood must also be completely drained from the animal.
Benefits
Meat stays fresher longer
Decreased likelihood of bacteria and toxins in the meat
Better for the consumer's body's hormonal balance
Minimized suffering for the animal during slaughter