Ellen G. White’s health and diet guidance centers on a balanced, simple, and nourishing approach to eating. She recommends choosing plain, wholesome foods and avoiding stimulants or harmful items. Simplicity in diet is seen as beneficial for both physical and spiritual well-being. Nutrition and variety are important—meals should provide proper nourishment and not be overly restrictive or lacking in variety. Her counsel emphasizes practicality and adaptation to individual circumstances. For example, the most nourishing available foods should be recommended for those with limited means, rather than insisting on the strictest diet. Food should be well-cooked, neatly prepared, and appetizing. She suggests that fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared simply and without excess spice or grease, along with milk and cream, make a healthful diet. Moderation is key: those with significant responsibilities should be especially temperate, avoiding rich and luxurious foods. At each meal, it’s best to have only two or three kinds of simple food and to eat only enough to satisfy hunger. Ellen White also recognizes that individual needs vary—not everyone can eat the same foods, and what is wholesome for one may not be for another. She cautions against extremes in diet and urges that health reform be balanced and not pressed indiscreetly. Unhealthful eating habits can contribute to broader social problems, and mothers are encouraged to use common sense in feeding children. Providing nourishing and enjoyable food is a primary duty, and it’s better to economize elsewhere than to cut back on necessary food. In summary, Ellen White’s guidance is to eat a simple, nourishing, and balanced diet, tailored to individual and situational needs, with moderation and care in preparation, and to avoid both harmful foods and dietary extremes. References: - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, pp. 153.3, 161.3, 162.4, 163.1. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, pp. 146.3, 310.1, 318.3, 319.2. - White, E. G. (1923). Healthful Living, pp. 48, 78.6. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, p. 229. - White, E. G. (1900). Counsels on Education, p. 163.2. - White, E. G. (1890). Counsels on Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 58.1. - White, E. G. (1901). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, p. 373.