Chapter 18—Fruits
Letter B 145, 1904
In our medical institutions clear instruction should be given in
regard to temperance. The patients should be shown the evil of in-
toxicating liquor, and the blessing of total abstinence. They should
be asked to discard the things that have ruined their health, and the
place of these things should be supplied with an abundance of fruit.
Oranges, lemons, prunes, peaches, and many other varieties can be
obtained; for the Lord’s world is productive, if painstaking effort is
put forth.
Testimonies for the Church 7:126
The Lord desires those living in countries where fresh fruit can be
obtained during a large part of the year, to awake to the blessing they
have in this fruit. The more we depend upon the fresh fruit just as it is
plucked from the tree, the greater will be the blessing.
Testimonies for the Church 7:134
It would be well for us to do less cooking and to eat more fruit
in its natural state. Let us teach the people to eat freely of the fresh
grapes, apples, peaches, pears, berries and all other kinds of fruit that
can be obtained. Let these be prepared for winter use by canning,
using glass, as far as possible, instead of tin.
The Ministry of Healing, 297
Nature’s abundant supply of fruits, nuts and grains is ample, and
year by year, the products of all lands are more generally distributed
to all, by the increased facilities for transportation. As a result, many
articles of food which a few years ago were regarded as expensive
luxuries, are now within the reach of all as food for everyday use. This
is especially the case with dried and canned fruits.
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