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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
Much tact and discretion should be employed in preparing nour-
ishing food to take the place of that which has formerly constituted the
diet of those who are learning to be health reformers. Faith in God,
earnestness of purpose, and a willingness to help one another, will be
required. A diet lacking in the proper elements of nutrition, brings
reproach upon the cause of health reform. We are mortal, and must
supply ourselves with food that will give proper nourishment to the
body.
Testimonies for the Church 7:115
The Lord has a message for our cities, and this message we are to
proclaim in our camp-meetings and by other public efforts, and also
through our publications. In addition to this, hygienic restaurants are
to be established in the cities, and by them the message of temperance
is to be proclaimed. Arrangements should be made to hold meetings
in connection with our restaurants. Whenever possible, let a room be
provided where the patrons can be invited to lectures on the science of
health and Christian temperance, where they can receive instruction on
the preparation of wholesome food and on other important subjects. In
these meetings there should be prayer and singing and talks, not only
on health and temperance topics, but also on other appropriate Bible
subjects. As the people are taught how to preserve physical health,
many opportunities will be found to sow the seeds of the gospel of the
kingdom.
Testimonies for the Church 7:132
Wherever the truth is proclaimed instruction should be given in
the preparation of healthful foods. God desires that in every place the
people shall be taught to use wisely the products that can be easily
obtained. Skillful teachers should show the people how to utilize to
the very best advantage the products that they can raise or secure in
their section of the country. Thus the poor, as well as those in better
circumstances, can learn to live healthfully.
From the beginning of the health-reform work, we have found it
necessary to educate, educate, educate. God desires us to continue
this work of educating the people. We are not to neglect it because
of the effect we may fear it will have on the sales of the health foods