Well, summer will officially be here soon. Praise the Lord! I love all the fresh fruit and vegetables we can get in summer. Here is a great recipe to try!
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches OR Cheese Spread
Blend until creamy:
1 c. water
¾ c. raw cashews
2 T. sesame seeds
1 ¼ t. real salt
½ t. garlic powder
1 T. onion powder
¼ t. dill seed
½ fresh red bell pepper
1-2 T. lemon juice
¼ c. oats, quick
Cook in pot on stove until thick. Spread on bread and make grilled cheese as usual. Spread on toast. If using as a spread, put in container after cooking and let chill completely.
Exercise is very important and we need to be doing it 5-6 days a week. It is good for the heart too. Here is what inspiration says:
Physical exercise is very essential for the healthful vigor of the organs of the body. HR, July 1, 1872 par. 5
They need the heart enlivened by the healthful vigor of exercise. HR, July 1, 1872 par. 7
The more we exercise; the better will be the circulation of the blood. More people die for want of exercise than through overfatigue; very many more rust out than wear out. 2T 525
“Walking, in all cases where it is possible, is the best exercise, because in walking, all the muscles are brought into action. There is no exercise that can take the place of walking. Want of exercise causes the bowels to become enfeebled and shrunken. Exercise will strengthen these organs that have become enfeebled for want of use. The circulation of the blood is greatly improved by the act of walking.” HR, July 1, 1872 par. 14
Wow walking sure is important and such a simple thing everyone can do and afford!
“Exercise quickens and equalizes the circulation of the blood, but in idleness the blood does not circulate freely, and the changes in it, so necessary to life and health, do not take place." MH 238 (1905). 1MCP 116
“Moderate exercise every day will impart strength to the muscles, which without exercise become flabby and enfeebled. By active exercise in the open air every day, the liver, kidneys, and lungs also will be strengthened to perform their work.” CG 339
“Such exercise would in many cases be better for the health than medicine. Physicians often advise their patients to take an ocean voyage, to go to some mineral spring, or to visit different places for change of climate, when in most cases if they would eat temperately, and take cheerful, healthful exercise they would recover health and would save time and money.” MH 240
Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity:
- Reduces the risk of premature death
- Reduces the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
- Reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
- Reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
- Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
- Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
- Reduces or maintains body weight or body fat
- Builds and maintains healthy muscles, bones, and joints
- Reduces depression and anxiety
- Improves psychological well-being
- Enhances work, recreation, and sport performance
Sunshine is also a very important part of our health message. We all need it and would not be healthy without it. The Sun is the brightest and most familiar object in the sky. Life on Earth would not be possible without it: Inspiration even talks about sunshine!
“Nothing so tends to restore health and happiness as living amid attractive country surroundings.... May God help us to do our utmost to utilize the life-giving power of sunshine and fresh air.” Testimonies, vol. 7, pp. 76-79. RC 145
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to the sun. About 10-15 minutes of sun exposure per day on our face, hands and arms—without sunscreen—is enough to meet our needs. And because it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it is stored in our fat cells for the days and weeks that we do not get enough sun exposure.
The food we eat exists because of sunlight falling on green plants. The Earth would probably not be fit for life. Life as we know it needs liquid water, and Earth is the only planet to have it: without the Sun, Earth would be an icy rock in space. Even now, Earth is probably the only place in our solar system fit for life: any water on Venus and Mercury would become steam, any on Mars or on more distant planets would freeze.
“When drugs are thrown aside, when fermented liquor of all kinds is discarded, when God's remedies-- sunshine, pure air, water, and good food--are used, there will be far fewer deaths and a far greater number of cures.” 16MR 247
“This is one of nature's most healing agents. If you would have your homes sweet and inviting, make them bright with air and sunshine, remove your heavy curtains, open the windows, throw back the blinds, and enjoy the rich sunlight, even if it be at the expense of the colors of your carpets.” HL 229
“To the chronic invalid, nothing so tends to restore health and happiness as living amid attractive country surroundings. Here the most helpless ones can sit or lie in the sunshine or in the shade of the trees. They have only to lift their eyes to see above them the beautiful foliage. A sweet sense of restfulness and refreshing comes over them as they listen to the murmuring of the breezes. The drooping spirits revive”. MH 264
Wow, even invalids can benefit from sunshine! What an awesome God we serve!
“Those who are old enough should every day that the weather will admit, have a portion of their work in the open air and sunshine.” HR, April 1, 1871 par. 3
“The Lord has provided antidotes for disease in simple plants, [SEE FOOTNOTES ON PAGE 289 OF SELECTED MESSAGES, BOOK 2.] and these can be used by faith, with no denial of faith; for by using the blessings provided by God for our benefit we are cooperating with Him. He can use water and sunshine and the herbs which He has caused to grow, in healing maladies brought on by indiscretion or accident. We do not manifest a lack of faith when we ask God to bless His remedies. True faith will thank God for the knowledge of how to use these precious blessings in a way which will restore mental and physical vigor.” 16MR 248
Sunshine is very important to us and our planet as you already know. Too much can be bad tho too… so don’t overdo it either as you can get skin cancer from too much sun!
Here is a quote to live by!
“Live in the sunshine of Christ's love. Then your influence will bless the world. Let the Spirit of Christ control you. Let the law of kindness be ever on your lips. Forbearance and unselfishness mark the words and deeds of those who are born again, to live the new life in Christ.” YI, April 9, 1903 par. 4
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