Diet in Different Countries
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Letter B 135, 1902
Let us make intelligent advancement in simplifying our diet. In the
providence of God, every country produces articles of food containing
the nourishment necessary for the upbuilding of the system. These
may be made into healthful, appetizing dishes.
Testimonies for the Church 9:163
While working against gluttony and intemperance, we must rec-
ognize the condition to which the human family is subjected. God
has made provision for those who live in the different countries of the
world. Those who desire to be co-workers with God must consider
carefully before they specify just what foods should and should not be
eaten. We are to be brought into connection with the masses. Should
health reform in its most extreme form be taught to those whose cir-
cumstances forbid its adoption, more harm than good would be done.
As I preach the gospel to the poor, I am instructed to tell them to
eat that food which is most nourishing. I can not say to them: “You
must not eat eggs, or milk, or cream. You must use no butter in the
preparation of food.” The gospel must be preached to the poor, but the
time has not yet come to prescribe the strictest diet.
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.... Wherever dried fruits, such
as raisins, prunes, apples, pears, peaches, and apricots are obtainable at
moderate prices, it will be found that they can be used as staple articles
of diet much more freely than is customary with the best results to the
health and vigor of all classes of workers.
The Ministry of Healing, 320
Those who live in new countries or in poverty-stricken districts
where fruits and nuts are scarce, should not be urged to exclude milk
and eggs from their dietary.
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