Here is a summary of Ellen G. 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. - Use wholesome, palatable food in place of what has been discarded for health reasons. - Food should be nourishing, well-prepared, and appetizing, not lacking in nutrition or variety. 2. Moderation and Temperance: - Be temperate in eating, especially those with important responsibilities. - Avoid rich and luxurious foods. - At each meal, take only two or three kinds of simple food, and eat only enough to satisfy hunger. 3. Adaptation and Practicality: - Health reform should be adapted to local circumstances and needs. - In some cases, foods like eggs, milk, cream, and butter may be necessary, especially for the poor or those in certain countries. - There should be no extreme or rigid rules; not all can eat the same things, and individual needs vary. 4. Avoiding Extremes: - Do not restrict the diet to the point of lacking necessary nutrition. - Avoid both indulgence and unnecessary deprivation. 5. Education and Common Sense: - Study the effects of diet on health and use common sense in food choices. - Mothers should recognize that many health issues in children are caused by dietary errors. - The subject of diet should be studied deeply, and no one should criticize others for differences in practice. 6. Spiritual and Physical Connection: - The diet affects both physical and moral health. - Observing simplicity in diet benefits both physical and spiritual advancement. 7. Practical Suggestions: - Fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared simply and free from spice and grease, with milk and cream, are recommended as a healthful diet. - Food should be thoroughly cooked, neatly prepared, and appetizing. - Active exercise should accompany a simple diet, especially for those with sedentary or mental work. References: - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, pp. 153, 161, 162. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, p. 229. - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living, pp. 48, 76, 78. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, pp. 310, 318, 319. If you need more specific guidance or have a particular health or diet question, please let me know!