God, who created man and understands our needs, gave us a diet that best supplies the elements needed for the building of the body. "Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." (Genesis 1:29). The word "meat" originates from the hebrew, oklah, which means food.

 

The following explanation of the above scripture is given according to foods as we know them today:-

 

" Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed..." 

Grains - wheat, corn, rye, barley, rice, millet, oats, buckwheat etc

 

Seeds - sunflower, sesame, flax, pumpkin seeds etc.

 

Legumes - soybeans, lentils, peas, peanuts, other beans etc.

 

Succulent Foods Containing Seed - eggplant, okra, bell pepper, green beans, pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, melons etc.

 

"...and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed..." (Genesis 1:29)

 

Fruits - citrus fruits (oranges, lemons)

 

Sub-acid fruits (apples, peaches)

 

Sweet fruits (dates, raisins)

 

Palm fruits (bananas, pineapple)

 

Neutral fruits (avocados, olives)

 

Nuts - almonds, pecans, cashews, brazil, walnuts, chestnuts etc.

 

After man sinned, he was driven out of the Garden of Eden, and no longer had access to the wonderful tree of life. Man had to gain his livelihood by tilling the earth, and the "herb of the field", which was originally food for the animals (Genesis 1:30), was added to his diet.

 

"And unto Adam He said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife...cursed is the ground for thy sake... and thou shalt eat the herb of the field." (Genesis 3:17, 18).

 

Although vegetables (the green herb of the field) were not part of the Original Diet given to man, they were added to man's diet after he had sinned and are a part of his diet today.

 

 

 

10 Tips for Healthful Eating

 

 

1. Eat a variety of fruits, grains, vegetables, legumes, seeds, and nuts 

 

2. Avoid animal protein.

 

3. Limit fat, sugar, and salt.

 

4. Eat a good breakfast, a moderate lunch, and a light supper.

 

5. Don't eat too late at night.

 

6. Don't eat between meals—allow five hours between meals.

 

7. Eat at regular times.

 

8. Watch your combination of foods—don't mix fruit and vegetables.

 

9. Avoid refined grains.

 

10. Choose foods that will build good blood.