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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
the more the appetite is indulged, the more will be its clamors for
gratification. This faintness is generally the result of meat-eating,
and eating frequently, and too much. The stomach becomes weary by
being kept constantly at work, disposing of food not the most healthful.
Having no time for rest, the digestive organs become enfeebled, hence
the sense of “goneness,” and desire for frequent eating. The remedy
such require, is to eat less frequently and less liberally, and be satisfied
with plain, simple food, eating twice, or, at most, three times a day.
The stomach must have its regular periods for labor and rest, hence
eating irregularly and between meals, is a most pernicious violation of
the laws of health. With regular habits, and proper food, the stomach
will gradually recover.
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 101
Exercise aids the dyspeptic by giving the digestive organs a healthy
tone. To engage in deep study or violent exercise immediately after
eating, hinders the digestive process; for the vitality of the system,
which is needed to carry on the work of digestion, is called away to
other parts. But a short walk after a meal, with the head erect and the
shoulders back, exercising moderately, is a great benefit. The mind is
diverted from self to the beauties of nature. The less the attention is
called to the stomach, the better. If you are in constant fear that your
food will hurt you, it most assuredly will. Forget your troubles; think
of something cheerful.
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 59
Some health reformers are continually worrying for fear their food,
however simple and healthful, will hurt them. To these let me say: Do
not think that your food is going to hurt you; but when you have eaten
according to your best judgment , and have asked the Lord to bless the
food, believe that He has heard your prayer, and be at rest.
The Ministry of Healing, 305
Food should not be eaten very hot or very cold. If food is cold, the
vital force of the stomach is drawn upon in order to warm it before
digestion can take place. Cold drinks are injurious for the same reason;
while the free use of hot drinks is debilitating. In fact, the more liquid