Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. 1 Peter 2:11. The Word of God plainly warns us that unless we abstain from fleshly lusts, the physical nature will be brought into conflict with the spiritual nature. Lustful eating wars against health and peace. Thus a warfare is instituted between the higher and the lower attributes of the man. The lower propensities, strong and active, oppress the soul. The highest interests of the being are imperiled by the indulgence of appetites unsanctioned by Heaven. Health, character, and even life, are endangered by the use of stimulants, which excite the exhausted energies to unnatural, spasmodic effort. Condiments are injurious in their nature. Mustard, pepper, spices, pickles, and other things of a like character, irritate the stomach and make the blood feverish and impure…. Tea and coffee do not nourish the system…. The continued use of these nerve irritants is followed by headache, wakefulness, palpitation of the heart, indigestion, trembling, and many other evils; for they wear away the life forces…. Tobacco is a slow, insidious, but most malignant poison. In whatever form it is used, it tells upon the constitution; it is all the more dangerous because its effects are slow and at first hardly perceptible…. Its use excites a thirst for strong drink and in many cases lays the foundations for the liquor habit. In relation to tea, coffee, tobacco, and alcoholic drinks, the only safe course is to touch not, taste not, handle not. True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful, and to use judiciously that which is healthful. The Spirit of God cannot come to our help, and assist us in perfecting Christian characters, while we are indulging our appetites to the injury of health. The Faith I Live By page...

A Nutritious Diet Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Isa. 55:2 Health reform is an intelligent selection of the most healthful article of food prepared in the most healthful, simplest form. Our bodies are built up from the food we eat. There is a constant breaking down of the tissues of the body; every movement of every organ involves waste, and this waste is repaired from our food. Each organ of the body requires its share of nutrition. The brain must be supplied with its portion; the bones, muscles, and nerves demand theirs. It is a wonderful process that transforms the food into blood and uses this blood to build up the varied parts of the body; but this process is going on continually, supplying with life and strength each nerve, muscle, and tissue. God has furnished man with abundant means for the gratification of an unperverted appetite. He has spread before him the products of the earth–a bountiful variety of food that is palatable to the taste and nutritious to the system. Of these our benevolent heavenly Father says we may freely eat. Fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared in a simple way, free from spice and grease of all kinds, make, with milk or cream, the most healthful diet. They impart nourishment to the body and give a power of endurance and a vigor of intellect that are not produced by a stimulating diet. Let the table be made inviting and attractive, as it is supplied with the good things which God has so bountifully bestowed. Let mealtime be a cheerful, happy time. As we enjoy the gifts of God, let us respond by grateful praise to the Giver. God has given us the fruits and grains of the earth for food, that we might have unfevered blood, calm nerves, and clear minds. From My Life Today – Page 137 by E. G. White read more books...

A Nutritious Diet “Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.” Isa. 55:2 Health reform is an intelligent selection of the most healthful article of food prepared in the most healthful, simplest form.i Our bodies are built up from the food we eat. There is a constant breaking down of the tissues of the body; every movement of every organ involves waste, and this waste is repaired from our food. Each organ of the body requires its share of nutrition. The brain must be supplied with its portion; the bones, muscles, and nerves demand theirs. It is a wonderful process that transforms the food into blood and uses this blood to build up the varied parts of the body; but this process is going on continually, supplying with life and strength each nerve, muscle, and tissue. God has furnished man with abundant means for the gratification of an unperverted appetite. He has spread before him the products of the earth–a bountiful variety of food that is palatable to the taste and nutritious to the system. Of these our benevolent heavenly Father says we may freely eat. Fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared in a simple way, free from spice and grease of all kinds, make, with milk or cream, the most healthful diet. They impart nourishment to the body and give a power of endurance and a vigor of intellect that are not produced by a stimulating diet. Let the table be made inviting and attractive, as it is supplied with the good things which God has so bountifully bestowed. Let mealtime be a cheerful, happy time. As we enjoy the gifts of God, let us respond by grateful praise to the Giver. God has given us the fruits and grains of the earth for food, that we might have unfevered blood, calm nerves, and clear minds.” From My Life Today – Page 13 by Ellen G. White  Read more of her books...

“Nuts and nut foods are coming largely into use to take the place of flesh meats. With nuts may be combined grains, fruits, and some roots, to make foods that are healthful and nourishing. Care should be taken, however, not to use too large a proportion of nuts. Those who realize ill effects from the use of nut foods may find the difficulty removed by attending to this precaution. It should be remembered, too, that some nuts are not so wholesome as others. Almonds are preferable to peanuts, but peanuts in limited quantities, used in connection with grains, are nourishing and digestible. When properly prepared, olives, like nuts, supply the place of butter and flesh meats. The oil, as eaten in the olive, is far preferable to animal oil or fat. It serves as a laxative. Its use will be found beneficial to consumptives, and it is healing to an inflamed, irritated stomach. Persons who have accustomed themselves to a rich, highly stimulating diet have an unnatural taste, and they cannot at once relish food that is plain and simple. It will take time for the taste to become natural and for the stomach to recover from the abuse it has suffered. But those who persevere in the use of wholesome food will, after a time, find it palatable. Its delicate and delicious flavors will be appreciated, and it will be eaten with greater enjoyment than can be derived from unwholesome dainties. And the stomach, in a healthy condition, neither fevered nor overtaxed, can readily perform its task.”………. From Ministry of Healing p. 298-299 by Ellen G. White Read more at...

Antioxidants and Aging Eat foods rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants can be found in colorful vegetables and fruits like berries, beets, and tomatoes. For a balanced diet and to help you reduce your risk of developing cancer and heart disease, add at least five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables to your diet each day. WebMD . The Value of Eating Vegetables Vegetables contain fiber, phytonutrients /phytochemicals, and lots of vitamins and minerals that may protect you from chronic diseases. Dark  green  leafy vegetables contain vitamin K for strong bones. Sweet potatoes and carrots contain vitamin A, which helps to keep eyes and skin healthy and protects against infection. Study show men eating 10 or more servings of tomato products per week, saw a 35% decrease in their risk of prostate cancer.[a] References:[a]. Giovannucci E: A review of epidemiologic studies of tomatoes, lycopene, and prostate cancer. Exp Biol Med (Maywood)2002;227:852-859.;...

The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous and is a source of dietary fiber. The flavor is comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple, mango and banana. Nutritional Benefits: The edible jackfruit is made of soft, easily-digestible flesh (bulbs); A portion of 100 g of edible raw jackfruit provides about 95 calories and is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin C, providing about 13.7 mg.[21] Jackfruit seeds are rich in protein. Seeds: In general, the seeds are gathered from the ripe fruit, sun-dried, then stored for use in rainy season in many parts of South Indian states. Boiled Jackfruit seed is also edible. Seasoned with nothing more than salt, this snack is very delicious. I used to boil and roast the jackfruit seeds as a child in Jamaica. This is one of my favorite fruits. I eat it at every trip to Jamaica.. love it, love it, love it. Ripe jackfruit is naturally sweet with subtle flavoring. It can be used to make a variety of dishes, including custards, cakes, halo-halo and more. In India, when the Jackfruit is in season, an ice cream chain store called “Naturals” carries Jackfruit flavored ice cream. Ripe jackfruit arils are sometimes seeded, fried or freeze-dried and sold as jackfruit chips. There are many Culinary uses for the ripe fruit. check out these vegan jackfruit recipes: 13 Stellar Vegan Jackfruit Recipes                 Jackfruit, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 397 kJ (95 kcal) Carbohydrates 23.25 g – Sugars 19.08 g – Dietary fiber 1.5 g Fat 0.64 g Protein 1.72 g Vitamin A equiv. 5 μg (1%) – beta-carotene 61 μg (1%) – lutein and zeaxanthin 157 μg Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.105 mg (9%) Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.055 mg (5%) Niacin (vit. B3) 0.92 mg (6%) Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.235 mg (5%) Vitamin B6 0.329 mg (25%) Folate (vit. B9) 24 μg (6%) Vitamin C 13.7 mg (17%) Vitamin E 0.34 mg (2%) Calcium 24 mg (2%) Iron 0.23 mg (2%) Magnesium 29 mg (8%) Manganese 0.043 mg (2%) Phosphorus 21 mg (3%) Potassium 448 mg (10%) Sodium 2 mg (0%) Zinc 0.13 mg (1%) Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database...