Here is a summary of Ellen White's health and diet guidance, based on her writings: 1. Simplicity and Wholesomeness: - Eat only plain, simple, wholesome food, and avoid stimulants and harmful articles of diet. - Fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared simply and free from spice and grease, with milk and cream, are recommended as the most healthful diet. (HL 78.6) - Food should be thoroughly cooked, neatly prepared, and appetizing. (HL 48) 2. Balance and Nutrition: - A diet lacking in proper nutrition brings reproach upon health reform. It is important to supply the body with food that gives proper nourishment. (9T 161.3) - Avoid extremes in diet; do not restrict yourself to a meager diet without sufficient variety. (MH 318.3) - The diet affects both physical and moral health. (HL 76.3) 3. Individual Needs and Circumstances: - Not all can eat the same things; foods that are wholesome for one may be harmful to another. (MH 319.2) - Consider the circumstances of people in different countries; do not prescribe the strictest diet where it cannot be adopted. (9T 163.1) 4. Moderation and Temperance: - Those with important responsibilities should be especially temperate in eating, avoiding rich and luxurious foods. (GW 229) - At each meal, take only two or three kinds of simple food, and eat only enough to satisfy hunger. (MH 310.1) 5. Practical Application: - Investigate your habits of diet and study from cause to effect. - Do not neglect or abuse the body; provide food that is relishable and strengthening. - Better to economize on clothing and furniture than to scrimp on necessary food. (CTBH 58.1) 6. Teaching and Example: - Teachers and leaders should set a good example in health reform by using wholesome, palatable food. - Do not bear false witness against health reform by failing to practice it wisely. 7. Cautions: - Avoid extremes and do not press health reform in a way that is harmful or impractical for others. - There is a need for instruction in simple methods of treating the sick and in dietetic reform, as wrong habits of eating contribute to many health and social problems. (MH 146.3) If you would like more specific guidance or have a particular health or diet question, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH). - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH). - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 (9T). - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living (HL). - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers (GW).