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relish food that is plain and simple. It will take time for the taste to
become natural, and for the stomach to recover from the abuse it has
suffered. But those who persevere in the use of wholesome food will,
after a time, find it palatable. Its delicate and delicious flavors will be
appreciated, and it will be eaten with greater enjoyment than can be
derived from unwholesome dainties. And the stomach, in a healthy
condition, neither fevered nor overtaxed, can readily perform its task.
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Letter B 309, 1905
We are all to consider that there is to be no extravagance in any
line. We must be satisfied with pure, simple food, prepared in a
simple manner. This should be the diet of high and low. Adulterated
substances are to be avoided. We are preparing for the future, immortal
life in the kingdom of heaven. We expect to do our work in the light
and in the power of the great, mighty Healer. All are to act the self-
sacrificing part.
Testimonies for the Church 2:602-603
Nothing should be taken to camp-meeting except the most healthful
articles cooked in a simple manner free from all spices and grease.
I am convinced that none need to make themselves sick preparing
for camp-meeting, if they observe the laws of health in their cooking.
If they make no cake or pies, but cook simple graham bread, and
depend on fruit, canned or dried, they need not get sick in preparing
for the meeting, and they need not be sick while at the meeting. None
should go through the entire meeting without some warm food. There
are always cook-stoves upon the ground, where this may be obtained.
Brethren and sisters must not be sick upon the encampment. If
they clothe themselves properly in the chill of morning and night,
and are particular to vary their clothing according to the changing
weather, so as to preserve proper circulation, and strictly observe
regularity in sleeping and in eating of simple food, taking nothing
between meals, they need not be sick. They may be well during the
meeting, their minds may be clear, and able to appreciate the truth,
and they may return to their homes refreshed in body and spirit. Those
who have been engaged in hard labor from day to day now cease their
exercise; therefore they should not eat their average amount of food.