Choose fruits and vegetables locally grown and in season as much as possible. Nature has a way of considering our climate and producing the foods our bodies need at the right time. For example, what season would you choose for watermelon to ripen? Of course, watermelon is a refreshing summertime treat. Also, we do well to store up those foods that ripen in late autumn to stay healthy during winter.
It is great to have exotic fruit occasionally, but many imported fruits and vegetables are picked well before they are fully ripened. Sometimes, preservatives are added. Also, excess fossil fuels are burned to transport foods a long distance.
Agriculture is a dominant theme of the Bible. The fruits of God and bountiful harvests come from good soil. Select a grocer who deals with a reputable farm that maintains fertile soil and otherwise employs wise farming methods to produce the most colorful, vibrant and living foods possible.
Do not mix fruits with vegetables at the same meal. Eat fruits and vegetables that are compatible and require the same types of enzymes and time to digest.
Eat as much raw vegetation as possible. Obviously, many vegetables require some cooking but perhaps fewer than imagined. It is best to eat organically grown plant foods. They are a little more expensive, but you are worth it.
If tolerable, try to eat plant foods the way they are served up by nature. Sometimes, the best vitamins and phytonutrients are found in the pod, rind or seeds.
Always wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving them. This removes residual pesticides, waxes and incidental impurities if present.
Avoid canned foods, pickled foods, refined foods and spicy condiments. Whole grains are superior to processed flours.
For a balanced diet, make your plate appealing by combining fruits or vegetables from the colorful rainbow of promise. If you look down at your plate and see gray, bleached-white, dull brown or artificially colored foods, you may wish to consider dietary reforms.
Except for festive occasions, fewer courses are better than many. Not exceeding three or four colorful food items on the plate is best for digestion.
Do not snack throughout the day. When you sit down to meals, eat freely of bible foods until you are satisfied. Then, stay away from food until your next full meal. Let your digestive system complete its cycle which takes about four or five hours.
Drink copious amounts of crystal clear water between meals except about a half hour before, during and after meals. Too much fluid during meals can dilute digestive acids. A small glass of fruit juice, carrot juice, herbal tea or milk if desired is great.
Plan your larger meal when the activities of the day are still ahead of you and your smaller meal toward the end of the day. Never skip breakfast. The purpose of food is to provide energy to prosper and flourish in the work of our hands and mind. Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day.
It is normal to feel sleepy after a meal because the digestion process is taxing on the life forces. Try to resist napping. Take a brisk walk or engage in routine exercise after meals. This also aids digestion.
Eat at least one meal at the table with your family or loved ones. Keep the atmosphere pleasant, positive and joyful. This may not be the best time to discuss bills for example. Of course, give thanks together and ask God's blessing for the foods you eat.