Here is a summary of health and diet guidance based on the writings of Ellen G. White: 1. Simplicity and Wholesomeness: - Eat only plain, simple, wholesome food, avoiding stimulants and harmful articles of diet. - Use wholesome, palatable food in place of harmful foods that have been discarded. - 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) 2. Nutrition and Variety: - A diet lacking proper nutrition brings reproach upon health reform. Food should give proper nourishment to the body. (9T 161.3) - Avoid restricting yourself to a meager diet without sufficient variety, as this can harm your health. (MH 318.3) - Food should be thoroughly cooked, neatly prepared, and appetizing. (HL 48) 3. Adaptation and Balance: - Health reform should not be pressed in its most extreme form, especially where circumstances forbid its adoption. The most nourishing food available should be used, especially for the poor. (9T 163.1) - Not all can eat the same things; foods that are wholesome for one may be harmful to another. Individual needs and tolerances should be considered. (MH 319.2) 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) - Avoid extremes in diet and do not imitate the world’s customs of self-indulgence and gratification of appetite. (6T 373) 5. Practical Guidance: - 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. Health and Spirituality: - The question of how to preserve health is of primary importance for both physical and spiritual advancement. - Nature’s laws should be obeyed, not resisted. (9T 153.3) - The diet affects both physical and moral health. (HL 76.3) 7. Education and Reform: - There is a great need for instruction in dietetic reform, as wrong habits of eating and unhealthful food contribute to many problems in society. (MH 146.3) - Mothers should use common sense in feeding their children, as many health issues are caused by errors in diet. (CE 163.2) In summary, Ellen G. White’s guidance emphasizes a balanced, simple, and nourishing diet, adapted to individual needs and circumstances, with moderation and careful preparation. Health reform should be practical, not extreme, and always considerate of the needs of others. References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH). - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9 (9T). - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH). - White, E. G. (1900). The Healthful Living (HL). - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers (GW). - White, E. G. (1900). Counsels on Education (CE). - White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6 (6T). If you have a specific health or diet question, feel free to ask!