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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
The Ministry of Healing, 299
If we plan wisely, that which is most conducive to health can be
secured in almost every land. The various preparations of rice, wheat,
corn, and oats are sent abroad everywhere, also beans, peas, and lentils.
These, with native or imported fruits, and the variety of vegetables that
grow in each locality, give an opportunity to select a dietary that is
complete without the use of flesh-meats.
The Ministry of Healing, 301
Grains used for porridge or “mush” should have several hours’
cooking. But soft or liquid foods are less wholesome than dry foods,
which require thorough mastication.
The Ministry of Healing, 313
Those who eat flesh are but eating grains and vegetables at second
hand; for the animal receives from these things the nutrition that
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produces growth. The life that was in the grains and vegetables passes
into the eater. We receive it by eating the flesh of the animal. How
much better to get it direct, by eating the food that God provided for
our use!
The Ministry of Healing, 316
It is a mistake to suppose that muscular strength depends on the
use of animal food. The needs of the system can be better supplied,
and more vigorous health can be enjoyed, without its use. The grains,
with fruits, nuts, and vegetables, contain all the nutritive properties
necessary to make good blood.
Manuscript 27, 1906
In grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts are to be found all the food
elements that we need. If we will come to the Lord in simplicity of
mind, He will teach us how to prepare wholesome food free from the
taint of flesh-meat.