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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
ments. They are to be taught how to choose and prepare the simple
food that is best suited to nourish the body and preserve the health.
Thousands who are afflicted might recover their health if, instead
of depending on the drugstore for their life, they would discard all
drugs, and live simply, without using tea, coffee, liquor, or spices,
which irritate the stomach and leave it weak, unable to digest even
simple food without stimulation. The Lord is willing to let His light
shine forth in clear, distinct rays to all who are weak and feeble.
Vegetables, fruits, and grains should compose our diet. Not an
ounce of flesh-meat should enter our stomachs. The eating of flesh is
unnatural. We are to return to God’s original purpose in the creation
of man.
The Facts of Faith 2:132
A reform in eating would be a saving of expense and labor. The
wants of a family can be easily supplied that is satisfied with plain,
wholesome diet. Rich food breaks down the healthy organs of body
and mind.
Testimonies for the Church 6:357
We should not provide for the Sabbath a more liberal supply or a
greater variety of food than for other days. Instead of this the food
should be more simple, and less should be eaten, in order that the mind
may be clear and vigorous to comprehend spiritual things. Overeating
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befogs the brain. The most precious words may be heard and not
appreciated, because the mind is confused by an improper diet. By
overeating on the Sabbath, many have done more than they think to
dishonor God.
While cooking upon the Sabbath should be avoided, it is not nec-
essary to eat cold food. In cold weather let the food prepared the
day before be heated. And let the meals, though simple, be palatable
and attractive. Provide something that will be regarded as a treat,
something the family do not have every day.
Testimonies for the Church 5:311
My dear friends, instead of taking a course to baffle disease, you
are petting it and yielding to its power. You should avoid the use of