A Forwarded Email
NUTRITION AND THE BIBLE
Presentation by Pastor Dave Fruehauf Based in part on
the book: What The Bible Says About Healthy Living by
Rex Russell, MD. Regal Books The following information
is not given to prevent or cure any specific disease.
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I. Three Biblical Principles
1. Eat the foods God created for you.
2. Don't alter God's design.
3. Don't let any food or drink become your God.
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II. Eating Right in a World Gone Wrong!
1. God's laws are intended to bless and benefit his
people. Spiritually, physically and socially. Not
morally bound to follow, but is it wise to ignore
them?
2. God desires our health even in a fallen world A.
God promised good health to the Jewish people: "If you
will listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what
he considers right, if you pay attention to his
commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you
suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians
suffer, because I am the Lord who heals you." Ex.
15:26. (Hebrew raphah to mend, cure, repair) These
commands include those which deal with what we should
and should not eat.
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III. God's Original Menu to Adam and Eve
1. "I have given you every plant with seeds on the
face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with
seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29 A.
Includes all grains, vegetables with seeds (beans,
legumes, sesame, corn, etc.) nuts and fruits. Adam and
Eve were vegans. Those who lived prior to the Flood
had life spans approaching 1000 years. Today,
Seventh-day Adventists (who are mostly vegans) live an
average of twelve years longer than the
regular population and have lower rates of
degenerative dIseases. The Hunzas lived in the
Himalayas - no cancer, ulcers, appendicitis, colitis,
heart disease or hypertension were found. Ate grains,
nuts, vegetables, fruits, and legumes only. Lived from
90120 years. Today, modem life styles have made
inroads and the Hunzas are losing their longevity.
B. Ideal conditions in the Garden of Eden.
1. Perfect conditions for growing a perfect vegetable
garden. No weeds or poisonous plants. Imagine the wide
variety!
2. Perfect conditions for Adam and Eve to obtain
perfect nutrition. Plants filled with amino acids,
vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, enzymes.
3. Ate their foods raw. Picked at the peak of
perfection. Obtained health benefits of the sun
without getting skin cancer.
4. Large variety of the best tasting fresh foods! Adam
and Eve were designed to be vegans with a digestive
system designed for uncooked plant foods. Had a
perfect, natural supply of digestive enzymes.
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IV. God's Directions for Eating after the Fall into
Sin.
(Less than the ideal after sin and death entered the
world.) Adam and Eve would now die. Their bodies no
longer perfect. Built in aging, deterioration,
defectiveness, allergies, disease, sickness and death.
I.Genesis 3:18 "Cursed is the ground because of you;
through painful toil you will eat of it all the days
of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for
you, and you will eat plants of the field''
a. God broadens the menu. Gives permission to eat
herbs, foods without seeds in them: leaf, root and
tuber vegetables. (like lettuce, cabbage, kale,
spinach, carrots, parsnips, beets, etc.
b. After the Great Flood, God tells Noah, "Everything
that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I
gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still
in it." Genesis 9:3,4 God gives permission to eat
animal meat but with a restriction. What about sea
creatures, birds and insects? "Of all the creatures
living in the water of the seas and the streams, you
may eat any that have fins and scales... Anything
living in the water that does not have fins and scales
is to be detestable to you." Leviticus 11:9,12.
Scavengers (shrimp, oysters, etc.) collect the waste
and toxins from the bottom of the sea. Birds which are
scavengers are not to be eaten Leviticus 11:13-18.
Vultures, crows Insects which may be eaten or may not
be eaten are listed. Leviticus 20-23: Grasshoppers are
ok for food! "The Israelites started crying again and
said, 'If only we had meat to eat! Remember all the
free fish we ate in Egypt and the cucumbers,
watermelons, leeks, onions, and garlic we had? But now
we've lost our appetite! Everywhere we look there is
nothing but manna!" Numbers 11:5,6.
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V. God's Commands and Warning Regarding the Eating of
Animal Flesh and Animal Products.
1. "Never eat any fat from cattle, sheep or goats."
Leviticus 7:23 "Never eat the blood of any bird or
animal no matter where you live." Lev.7:26.
2. "You must distinguish between the unclean and the
clean, between living creatures that may be eaten
(cloven hoofed and cud chewing) and those that
may not be eaten." Lev. 11:47 The cover fat of both
clean and unclean animals is forbidden. The internal
marbling fat of clean animals is permitted. Range fed
animals which are exercised and eat leafy plants and
grasses will have healthier internal fat. The cattle
in Bible times were range fed. Were not fed
antibiotics, pesticides, fungicides or growth hormone
additives. Were not fed diseased or dead animal parts.
3.Modern evaluation of toxins in animal meat: all
designated clean animals are in the safe range; all
unclean animals are in the toxic range.
4. Milk and meat should not be consumed together. Milk
interferes with the digestion of meat. Exodus 23:19:
"Do not cook a young goat in its Mother's milk." Small
amounts of butter are permitted.
5. God gives instructions to use olive oil. "For the
Lord your God is bringing you into a good land-a land
with wheat and barley,wines and fig trees,
pomegranates, olive oil and honey." Deut.8:7,8 Olive
oil contains anticancer properties, leads to more
efficient cardiac contractions and does not lead to
vascular disease. Olive oil is digested in a process
similar to complex carbohydrates. Olive oil was once
scorned by many in the medical profession but is now
highly recommended.
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VI. Living Verses Dead Foods: "You Are What You
Digest"
1. Over processing and overheating destroy digestive
enzymes found in fresh vegetables, whole gains, fruits
and nuts and seeds. Overheating and re-heating
vegetable oils makes them carcinogenic. God has placed
enzymes in foods to help with the digestive process.
Adam and Eve
ate raw plant foods containing all of the enzymes put
into them. We only receive benefit from the foods our
bodies are able to digest properly.
2. Processed and "refined" vegetable oils found on
supermarket shelves undergo procedures which
completely change their natural structure changing
them into clear, odorless oils that are tasteless
killers.
3. Expeller pressed unrefined liquid oils protected
from air, light, heat and chemicals retain the natural
healthy structure of the oil. Available in food
co-ops. Store in the refrigerator. Small amounts of
olive oil or butter are best for cooking.
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VII. Healing Nutrients From Foods God Created For Our
Health. (A partial list)
I . Sulfides - onions and garlic
2. Indoles and sulforaphanes - cruciferous vegetables
3. Carotenes - antioxidants to protect cells -
carrots, sea vegetables, brightly colored vegetables
4. Indoles and lignens - whole grains
5. Polyphenols - green teas
6. Limonene - citrus fruits
7. Quercetin - grapes esp. the skins
8. Phenoles - raw fruits and vegetables
9. Phytonutrients brown rice and other whole grains
I O.Phytoestrogens (isoflavones)- soy beans and soy
products; flax seeds
These anti-oxidants work together to protect the
body's cells
from the destructive action of free radicals. That's
why it is
important to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits
every day.
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VIII. Harmful Additives in Processed Foods
1. Red Dye #40 suspected cancer agent
2. Carmel color - lowers immune system functions
3. DES - synthetic hormone used in chicken and cattle
feed. Causes cancer.
4. Sodium nitrate - in cured meats - turns into
nitrosamines when heated - a potent carcinogen.
5. Cyclamates and saccharin - chemical sweeteners
6. Hexachlorophene - cosmetics, deodorants
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IX. Oils and Fats - Those That Heal, Those That Kill
1. Outer layer of animal (suet) clogs arteries.
Saturated hard fats. Kills
2. Healthy Oils (Omega 3s) naturally found in
vegetables, grains, beans, flax seeds, soy foods,
walnuts, cold water fish. Heals
3. Mono-unsaturated oils (Omega 9s) build sturdy cell
membranes. Easily digested. Do not clog arteries.
Maintains good levels of HDL's. In olive oil,
avocados, olives. Heals
4. Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats
(margarine, crisco, etc.) clog arteries. Worse than
saturated fat. Kills,
5. Over consumption of polyunsaturates is
carcinogenic. These Omega 6 (alpha-linoleic) oils are
found in corn, sunflower, safflower, etc. Kills
6. The Omega 3 oils are essential fatty acids needed
for health and longevity. Found abundantly in flax
seeds and flax oil, hemp oil, walnuts, almonds and in
fish oil from salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.
Small amounts are found in other nuts, beans and
grains. Fish oil also contains DHA (also in mother's
milk) and EPA which are essential nutrients for the
brain. Heals
7. Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid, an
omega-3 oil that the body can convert to EPA and DHA.
There is a marine plant source for DHA (phytoplankton)
which can be purchased as a supplement. DHA is the
building block of human brain tissue and the retina.
New research is showing that Omega-3 oils can help
children with ADD and ADHD and can help folks with
depression problems by raising the level of serotonin
in the brain. The eggs and meat of chickens will have
increased amounts of Omega-3
fats if they are fed green grass and plants and
flaxseed. Omega 3 oils lower total and LDL (bad)
cholesterol, protect cells from mutations leading to
cancer, help maintain healthy blood pressure and
reduce arthritis symptoms. Aids in digestion and
increases energy. Omega 3 oils are not converted to
stored body fat: German Biochemist, Dr. Johanna Budwig
discovered the impo rtance of Omega 3 oils in helping
the body recover from cancer. The human body needs
Omega 3 (linolenic) and Omega 6 (linoleic) oils.
Called Essential Fatty Acids. Heals. fats
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X. Gluttony, Fasting and Digestive Enzymes
I.Fasting prevents low levels of digestive enzymes
from being overwhelmed by over-consumption. Regularly
eating large portions of meat seriously stresses the
digestive process and can deplete the supply of
necessary digestive enzymes.
2.Animal protein contains sulfuric amino acid causing
the bloodstream to become acidic when large portions
are eaten. The body pulls calcium from the bones to
act as a buffer. Societies which consume the highest
amount of meat also have the highest rate of
osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer. Food
addictions may require from three weeks to three
months of abstinence for the body to discharge the
excess.
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XI. The Design of Our Creator in Whole Grains
I . The proteins in grains are of the highest quality
and usefulness for us. They contain enzymes that
assist in the proper digestion of the kernel of grain.
Grains contain minerals and are highly absorbable by
the body. Millet is high in calcium and is alkaline.
2. Grains contain anti-oxidents and lignens which help
keep cells healthy. There are over 70 anti-oxidents in
brown rice.
3. God has designed grains to be the center of the
human diet.
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XII. PH balance: Alkalinity and Acidity in the Human
Body
1. The body constantly seeks the proper balance in its
PH.
2. Cancer patients generally have a PH on the acid
side.
3. Vegetables and fruits and calcium help the body
maintain alkalinity.
4. Meats and dairy products produce acidity in the
body.
XIII. Milk and Honey
1. Honey is mentioned many times in scripture as a
food.
2. Raw honey (esp. dark) contains nutrients,
antioxidants and enzymes. Scripture warns about
over-consumption of honey.
3. Rice syrup and Barley malt are healthy sweeteners
when used in moderation.
4. Clean (organic, non-homogenized) cow and goat's
milk are given as food in scripture. Homogenizing milk
breaks up the larger butterfat globules in whole milk
into tiny globules. The large globules pass through
and out of the body. The tiny globules of homogenized
milk pass into the bloodstream raising cholesterol and
triglycerides.
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XIV. Beans and Legumes: Good Nutrition
1.Storehouse of B vitamins, folic acid and a rich
source of protein and complex carbohydrates. Low in
fat; Contain small amounts of healthy fat. Folic acid
protects against heart disease and cancer. Soluble
fiber lowers cholesterol. Contain protease inhibitors
which protect against cancer.
2.Soybeans have extraordinary health benefits. Contain
complete protein, same quality as milk, meat and eggs
but lack cholesterol. Contain healthy fat. FDA
approves
"heart healthy" claim for the soybean and soy
products. Helps lower cholesterol including LDL.
Reduces chances
of blood clots. Contains phytoestrogens which help
protect against breast and prostate cancer. FDA
recommends minimum of 25 grams per day.
4. Tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk, textured vegetable
protein (TVP) are healthy soy products.
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XV. Eating Close to God's Directions in Contemporary
Society.
1. Make grains the center of your meals. Look for
Kashi - a seven- pilaf with sesame seeds. Complete
protein.
2. Include beans on a regular basis.
3. Include vegetables and/or fruits at each meal
4. As much as possible, eat vegetables and fruits raw
or lightly cooked. Save the water for soup.
5. Use organically grown vegetables and fruits as much
as possible. Eat a variety of below and above ground
vege's. Eat colorful fruits like blueberries,
strawberries, cherries.
6. Avoid drinking chlorinated water.
7. Drink green tea daily.
8. Avoid soft drinks. Instead, juice vegetables and
fruits
10. Use meat as a side dish occasionally in small
amounts. Choose range fed chicken and beef
11. Eat cold water fish and lake fish (with fins and
scales). Choose farm-raised fish when possible. At
food co-ops.
12. Eating natural sauerkraut (not heated or canned)
will add additional enzymes into the digestive system.
Found in the cooler in natural food stores.
13. Recipe for Ezekiel Bread: Ez. 4:9. Available in
Food Co-ops. Bread E 4:
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XVI. References and Referrals Which Might Be Helpful
I. What The Bible Says About Healthy Living By Rex
Russell, M.D. Regal Books
2. Be Lean, Healthy Energetic By Helene Berk Health
Commitment Publishing Co. Cleveland, Ohio Contains
recipes.
3. God's Way to Ultimate Health "The Hallelujah Diet"
Based on Genesis 1:29. By Rev. Dr. George H. Malkmus
Published by Hallelujah Acres Publishing, P.O. Box
2388 Shelby, NC 28151
4. The Self-Healing Cookbook by Kristina Turner
Published by Earthtones Press, P.O. Box 411, Vashon
Island, WA 98070 Food-Your Miracle Medicine by Jean
Carper Published by Harper Collins
5. Subscribe to: Alternatives: For The Health
Conscious Individual. A monthly newsletter giving
latest info on nutritional research. By Dr. David G.
Williams 1-800-219-8501. Mountain Home Publishing
6. Purchase bread made by Natural Ovens of Manitowoc.
It is whole grain and contains, flaxseed (Omega 3
oils) Available at Cub, Byerlys and Lunds.
7. Get acquainted with a food co-op near you.
8. Use a variety of cooking methods: steaming,
pressure cooking, baking, stir frying (very little
oil).
9. Fats That Heal - Fats That Kill by Udo Erasmus.
Alive Books, Vancouver, Canada.
10. The Doctors Book of Food Remedies by Selene Yeager
Rodale Press, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
