Genesis 1:29; 3:17-19; Isaiah 55:2
“…Education should be given on proper diet…” (CD 406.4)
3 John 2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
“…Educate people in regard to the laws of life…” {GCDB, January 30, 1893 par. 2}
WHY?
“…Educate people in the laws of life so that they may know how to preserve health…” {MM 259.3)
“True religion and the laws of health go hand in hand. It is impossible to work for the salvation of men and
“…In violating the laws of health, even in doing the service of God, YOU MISREPRESENT YOUR MAKER…” {KC 20.4}
“…It is the duty of every person, for his own sake, and for the sake of humanity, to inform himself in regard to the laws of life and conscientiously to OBEY them…” (MH 128.1)
“We should educate ourselves, not only to live in harmony with the laws of health, but to teach others the better way…” (CG 361.2)
“Too little attention is generally given to the preservation of health. It is far better to prevent disease than to know how to treat it when contracted…” (MH 128.1)
“…Encourage the eating of fruit and VEGETABLES and bread.” (CD 314.5)
“…Educate people in the laws of life so that they may know how to preserve health…” {MM 259.3)
“…In violating the laws of health, even in doing the service of God, YOU MISREPRESENT YOUR MAKER…” {KC 20.4}
“…It is the duty of every person, for his own sake, and for the sake of humanity, to inform himself in regard to the laws of life and conscientiously to OBEY them…” (MH 128.1)
WHY?
“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” (Genesis 3:17-19)
“…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 sustenance to the body.” (CD 92.3)
“Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables, in proper combination, contain all the elements of nutrition…” {Ed 204.3}
“A benevolent Creator had given them evidences of His goodness and love in providing them with fruits, vegetables, and grains, and in causing to grow out of the ground every variety of tree for usefulness and beauty.” {Con 10.2}
“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” (Genesis 3:17-19)
“…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 sustenance to the body.” (CD 92.3)
“Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables, in proper combination, contain all the elements of nutrition…” {Ed 204.3}
“A benevolent Creator had given them evidences of His goodness and love in providing them with fruits, vegetables, and grains, and in causing to grow out of the ground every variety of tree for usefulness and beauty.” {Con 10.2}
WHAT IS A VEGETABLE?
Veg-e-ta-ble
1. A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as accompaniment to meat or fish, such as a cabbage, potato, carrot, or bean. It’s something that grows directly out of the ground and doesn’t have a seed inside of itself.
VEGETABLES ARE:
- Full of dietary fiber
- Low in Calories
- Low in Fat
- Full of Many Nutrients (like Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and more)
- Full of anti-oxidants
- Full of Phytochemicals
VEGETABLES DO NOT CONTAIN:
- Cholesterol
EATING VEGETABLES HELPS PROTECT AGAINST:
- Cancer
- Cataracts
- Constipation
- Diabetes Types I and II
- Diverticulosis
- Dry Skin and Other Skin Issues
- Heart Attacks
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol Levels
- Inflammation
- Joint Problems
- Kidney Stones
- Macular Degeneration
- Memory Loss
- Obesity
- Overeating
- PMS Symptoms
- Skin Damage From The Sun
- Sleep Problems
- Stroke
- AND MUCH MORE
***They may trigger problems in those with IBS if eaten raw.
THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT VEGETABLES FROM THE SOP:
“Grains, fruits, nuts, and VEGETABLES constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator…” (CD 81.2)
“The Lord intends to bring His people back to live upon simple fruits, VEGETABLES, and grains…” {CD 81.4}
“Those who entertain visitors, should have wholesome, nutritious food, from fruits, grains, and VEGETABLES, prepared in a simple, tasteful manner. Such cooking will require but little extra labor or expense, and, partaken of in moderate quantities, will not injure any one…” (CD 88.3)
“…Fruits, grains, and VEGETABLES, prepared in a simple way, free from spice and grease of all kinds…They impart nourishment to the body, and give a power of endurance and a vigor of.” {CD 92.1}
“In grains, fruits, VEGETABLES, and nuts are to be found all the food elements that we need…” (CD 92.2)
***Those eating the above 4 food groups do not need B-12.
“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…” (CD 94.4)
“For those who can use them, good VEGETABLES, prepared in a healthful manner, are better than soft mushes or porridge…” {CD 108.2}
FRUIT & VEGETABLES NOT TO BE EATEN AT SAME MEAL:
“…Fruit and vegetables taken at one meal produce acidity of the stomach; then impurity of the blood results, and the mind is not clear because the digestion is imperfect.” You should understand that every organ of the body is to be treated with respect. In the matter of diet, you must reason from cause to effect.” (See Isaiah 1:1) {CD 112.6}
“It is not well to eat fruit and vegetables at the same meal…the use of both will often cause distress, and inability to put forth mental effort. It is better to have the fruit at one meal, and the vegetables at another.” {CD 112.3}
IS IT OKAY TO MIX TOMATOES WITH VEGETABLES:
“…Have fruit at one meal and vegetables at the next…” {CD 394.3}
“Grains, fruits, nuts, and VEGETABLES constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator…” (CD 81.2)
“The Lord intends to bring His people back to live upon simple fruits, VEGETABLES, and grains…” {CD 81.4}
***Those eating the above 4 food groups do not need B-12.
“…Fruit and vegetables taken at one meal produce acidity of the stomach; then impurity of the blood results, and the mind is not clear because the digestion is imperfect.” You should understand that every organ of the body is to be treated with respect. In the matter of diet, you must reason from cause to effect.” (See Isaiah 1:1) {CD 112.6}
“…Have fruit at one meal and vegetables at the next…” {CD 394.3}
“…I have vermicelli-tomato soup one meal and greens the next…” {CD 324.1}
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE OF MIXING FRUIT & VEGGIES ARE:
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE OF MIXING FRUIT & VEGGIES ARE:
- Lemon juice may be used on vegetables
appetizing…” {CD 324.1}
- Olives may be eaten at all meals.
VEGETABLES NOT TO BE EATEN WITH DESSERT:
“Puddings, custards, sweet cake, and vegetables, all served at the same meal, will cause a disturbance in the stomach.” {CD 112.5}
PREPARE VEGETABLES WITHOUT SPICES OR GREASE:
“ …The health reform would be a great benefit to you both, if you would strictly carry it out…relish a plain, simple diet, composed of unbolted wheat flour, vegetables and fruits prepared without spices or grease, you are continually transgressing the laws which God has established in your system…” (CD 123.4)
IT’S A SIN IF YOU DO:
“ …because you do not relish a plain, simple diet, composed of unbolted wheat flour, vegetables and fruits prepared without spices or grease, you are continually transgressing the laws which God has established in your system…” (CD 123.4)
VEGETABLES NOT TO BE EATEN AT THIRD MEAL:
“…Let the students have the third meal, prepared without vegetables, but with simple, wholesome food, such as fruit and bread.” (CD 178.4)
EAT LARGELY OF VEGETABLES:
“…Eat largely of fruits and vegetables.” {CD 200.2}
COOKING VEGETABLES WITH ONLY WATER IS HEALTH DEFORM
“The great backsliding upon health reform is because unwise minds have handled it and carried it to such extremes that it has disgusted in place of converting people to it. I have been where these radical ideas have been carried out. VEGETABLES prepared with only water, and everything else in like manner. This kind of cookery is health deform…” {CD 212.1}
THEY SHOULD BE COOKED WITH MILK, CREAM, OR SOMETHING EQUIVALENT (like Coconut milk) AND
SHOULD BE APPETIZING:
“…Food should be prepared in such a way that it will be appetizing as well as nourishing. It should not be robbed of that which the system needs. I use some salt, and always have, because salt, instead of being deleterious, is actually essential for the blood. VEGETABLES should be made palatable with a little milk or cream, or something equivalent.” {CD 207.3}
“Puddings, custards, sweet cake, and vegetables, all served at the same meal, will cause a disturbance in the stomach.” {CD 112.5}
“ …The health reform would be a great benefit to you both, if you would strictly carry it out…relish a plain, simple diet, composed of unbolted wheat flour, vegetables and fruits prepared without spices or grease, you are continually transgressing the laws which God has established in your system…” (CD 123.4)
“ …because you do not relish a plain, simple diet, composed of unbolted wheat flour, vegetables and fruits prepared without spices or grease, you are continually transgressing the laws which God has established in your system…” (CD 123.4)
“…Let the students have the third meal, prepared without vegetables, but with simple, wholesome food, such as fruit and bread.” (CD 178.4)
“…Eat largely of fruits and vegetables.” {CD 200.2}
“The great backsliding upon health reform is because unwise minds have handled it and carried it to such extremes that it has disgusted in place of converting people to it. I have been where these radical ideas have been carried out. VEGETABLES prepared with only water, and everything else in like manner. This kind of cookery is health deform…” {CD 212.1}
SHOULD BE APPETIZING:
“…Food should be prepared in such a way that it will be appetizing as well as nourishing. It should not be robbed of that which the system needs. I use some salt, and always have, because salt, instead of being deleterious, is actually essential for the blood. VEGETABLES should be made palatable with a little milk or cream, or something equivalent.” {CD 207.3}
***Today we don’t use milk or cream but Coconut Milk is something similar.
TO LEARN HOW TO COOK VEGETABLES PROPERLY, READ THE FOLLOWING:
“During the last seven months we have been at home but about four weeks. In our travels we have sat at many different tables, from Iowa to Maine. Some whom we have visited live up to the best light they have. Others, who have the same opportunities of learning to live healthfully and well, have hardly taken the first steps in reform. They will tell you that they do not know how to cook in this new way. But they are without excuse in this matter of cooking; for in the work, How to Live, are many excellent recipes, and this work is within the reach of all. I do not say that the system of cookery taught in that book is perfect.
I may soon furnish a small work more to my mind in some respects. But How to Live teaches cookery almost infinitely in advance of what the traveler will often meet, even among some Seventh-day Adventists.” {1T 680.2}
TO LEARN HOW TO COOK VEGETABLES PROPERLY, READ THE FOLLOWING:
“During the last seven months we have been at home but about four weeks. In our travels we have sat at many different tables, from Iowa to Maine. Some whom we have visited live up to the best light they have. Others, who have the same opportunities of learning to live healthfully and well, have hardly taken the first steps in reform. They will tell you that they do not know how to cook in this new way. But they are without excuse in this matter of cooking; for in the work, How to Live, are many excellent recipes, and this work is within the reach of all. I do not say that the system of cookery taught in that book is perfect.
I may soon furnish a small work more to my mind in some respects. But How to Live teaches cookery almost infinitely in advance of what the traveler will often meet, even among some Seventh-day Adventists.” {1T 680.2}
- ‘HOW TO LIVE’ Pages 31-33 – How to properly cook vegetables
https://lineoftruth.org/how-to-live-by-james-white-ellen-white-others-pdf/
- ‘SCIENCE IN THE KITCHEN’ Pages 228-270
http://www.drugfreereading.com/interest_novels/Kitchen_ScienceSELF.pdf
Note: VEGETABLES should be cooked until they are perfectly tender but not overdone. Many cooks spoil their vegetables by cooking them too long, while quite as many more serve them in an underdone state to preserve their form. Either plan makes them less palatable, and likely to be indigestible.
DO NOT EAT VEGETABLES RAW: COOK TILL TENDER:
- “In the study of hygiene, students should be taught the nutrient value of different foods. The effect of a concentrated and stimulating diet, also of foods deficient in the elements of nutrition, should be made plain. Tea and coffee, fine-flour bread, pickles, COARSE VEGETABLES, candies, condiments, and pastries fail of supplying proper nutriment. Many a student has broken down as the result of using such foods…” (Ed 204.3)
“…ALBUMEN OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN IS BETTER WHEN COOKED…” {May 7, 1903 EJW, PTUK 301.8}
“The table of your helpers should be furnished, not with meat, but with an abundant supply of good fruit, grains, and VEGETABLES, prepared in a nice, wholesome way. Your neglect to do this has increased your income at altogether too great an expense…” {CD 297.1}
VEGETABLS ARE TO BE NICELY PREPARED:
“Nicely prepared VEGETABLES…will be beneficial…” (CD 309.6)
VEGETABLES ARE TO BE WITHOUT DECAY:
“VEGETABLES and fruits in their season will be beneficial, if they are of the best quality, not showing the slightest sign of decay, but are sound and unaffected by any disease or decay. More die by eating decayed fruit and decayed vegetables which ferment in the stomach and result in blood poisoning, than we have any idea of.” {CD 309.6}
“Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator. These foods prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigor of intellect, that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet…” (CD 310.2)
“…All should be acquainted with the special value of fruits and VEGETABLES fresh from the orchard and garden…” (CD 312.4)
“Many do not see the importance of having land to cultivate, and of raising fruit and VEGETABLES, that their tables may be supplied with these things. I am instructed to say to every family and every church, God will bless you when you work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” {CD 323.3}
“When flesh is discarded, its place should be supplied with a variety of grains, nuts, VEGETABLES, and fruits, that will be both nourishing and appetizing. This is especially necessary in the case of those who are weak, or who are taxed with continuous labor…” (CD 397.4)
“In a medical institution there are varied appetites to satisfy. Some require well-prepared VEGETABLES to meet their peculiar needs. Others have not been able to use vegetables without suffering the consequence.”
{CD 322.6}
“Some cannot at once be placed on as plain a health reform diet as would be acceptable in a private family. In a medical institution there are varied appetites to satisfy. Some require well-prepared VEGETABLES to meet their peculiar needs. Others have not been able to use VEGETABLES without suffering the consequence. The poor, sick dyspeptics need to be given many words of encouragement…” (CD 286.2)
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VEGETABLES AND THEIR WONDERFUL BENEFITS:- Read Encyclopedia of Foods and their Healing power, Pages 92-111
ADDITIONAL QUOTES:
“Poor, half-decayed fruit and VEGETABLES should never be placed upon the table because it is a savings of a few pennies…” (7MR 322.2)
“…A proper course of diet will save further debility, and many will recover more or less fully…” {CD 126.2}
SOP ABBREVIATIONS:
11MR = Manuscript Releases, Volume 11
1T = Testimonies for the Church, Volume 1
7T = Testimonies for the Church, Volume 7
CD = Counsels on Diet and Foods
ED = Education
KC = Kress Collection
MH = Ministry of Healing
MM = Medical Ministry
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