Seite 291 - Counsels for the Church (1991)

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in a simple and healthful manner, and so that it will be found more
palatable, as well as more wholesome, because of its simplicity.378
Let us make intelligent advancement in simplifying our diet. In the
providence of God, every country produces articles of food containing
the nourishment necessary for the upbuilding of the system. These
may be made into healthful, appetizing dishes.379
Many do not feel that this is a matter of duty, hence they do not
try to prepare food properly. This can be done in a simple, healthful,
and easy manner, without the use of lard, butter, or flesh meats. Skill
must be united with simplicity. To do this, women must read, and then
patiently reduce what they read to practice.380
Fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared in a simple way, free from
spice and grease 381 of all kinds, make, with milk or cream, the most
healthful diet.382 [223]
Grains and fruits prepared free from grease, and in as natural a
condition as possible, should be the food for the tables of all who claim
to be preparing for translation to heaven.383
Far too much sugar is ordinarily used in food. Cakes, sweet pud-
dings, pastries, jellies, jams, are active causes of indigestion. Espe-
cially harmful are the custards and puddings in which milk, eggs, and
sugar are the chief ingredients. The free use of milk and sugar taken
together should be avoided.384
The less sugar introduced into the food in its preparation, the less
difficulty will be experienced because of the heat of the climate.385
If milk is used, it should be thoroughly sterilized; with this precau-
tion, there is less danger of contracting disease from its use.386
378The Ministry of Healing, 302, 303
379Counsels on Diet and Foods, 94
380Testimonies for the Church 1:681
381* [Grease is defined as “animal fat, especially when soft; any fatty, oily, or unctuous
substance.” Ellen White stated that olives, properly prepared, may be eaten with benefit at
every meal, the oil in them providing a substitute for animal oil and butter. See The Ministry
of Healing, 298; Testimonies for the Church Volume Seven, 134. This seems to indicate that
a limited amount of fat, particularly from vegetable sources, is a part of a healthy diet.]
382Counsels on Health, 115
383Testimonies for the Church 2:352
384The Ministry of Healing, 302
385Counsels on Diet and Foods, 95
386The Ministry of Healing, 302