Genesis 1:29  “ And God said, “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[food].”

Proverbs 3:7&8 “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones.”

Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God which is your reasonable service.”

Proverbs 4:20-22 “ My son give heed to My words; incline your ear to my sayings; Do not let them from your eyes, Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them and health[medicine] to all their flesh.”

Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.”

Psalm 103: 1-5 “Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me. Bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all His benefits; Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things so that your youth is renewed as the eagle’s.”

I Corinthians 6:19-20  “ Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit Who is in you, Whom you have from God and you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s”

I am willing and obedient to the plan of God for my body, and I eat the good of the land which He has provided for my food. God gave me every plant yielding seed and every tree with seed in its fruit for my food. And God saw all that He made; it was pleasant in His eye and He said it was good for me. I eat right, and plant good seeds into my body, so I reap a harvest of good health.   Isaiah 1:19, Genesis 1:29, 31

As my soul is prospering, I am prospering in my body.  As my mind, will and emotions are prospering according to God’s Word, my body is prospering in health.    My body is wealthy and in good health.  III John: 2

I make a decisive decision to dedicate my body to the Lord. I present all my members and faculties as a living sacrifice, holy and well pleasing to God, which is my reasonable service and spiritual worship.  I am not conformed to this world, or its way of eating and doing things, but I am transformed by the renewal of my mind to God’s way of eating and doing things.  In doing so, I am able to prove (for me) what the good is and acceptable and perfect will of God, that which is good in His sight for me. Romans12:1, 2

Garlic

This ancient herb has been widely used throughout the world and in many cultures.  Known for its medicinal and flavorful uses, it has been relied upon from  Abraham’s day to our modern day kitchen.   Research  shows that it properties of  allicin  and allylic sulfides  protect against heart disease and cancer, lower blood pressure and high cholesterol and is a natural anti fungal agent.

Whether you add it to your salad and your cooked foods or take a supplement, you’ll find garlic to be a healing food.  Remember, a little goes a long way and eating fresh parsley will take away “garlic breath”.   III John:2

 Beans

Often referred to as “legumes”, this power- packed super food has a lot to offer in the way of healthy benefits.  For those who lived in ancient Biblical times, dried beans were found in every household and utilized in various ways.  Perhaps you’ve heard of Ezekiel’s bread, which is made with lentils, honey and four types of flour.  You  can  sometimes find it in your grocery store freezer.

So what is so outstanding about the lowly bean?  For starters, they are loaded with fiber and a multitude of nutrients.  They help lower high blood pressure and reduce “LDL”(the bad ) cholesterol.  Along with natural plant chemicals, beans offer  iron, Vitamin C , protein and potassium.  Eating  just 1 cup of beans(such as , navy, pinto,kidney, black, etc.) a day offers 6-7 grams of fiber which helps alleviate constipation and other bowel related problems.  To get the most benefit from your beans, cook your dried beans with olive oil and don’t add salt until you’re ready to eat them.  Then use either apple cider vinegar or a low salt substitute for flavor.  If  they cause you gas, then only eat small servings to allow your digestive system time to get use to all that fiber.

Source: Healing Foods of The Bible , Bernard Ward, 1998

Olive Oil

Although we often think of only using olive oil for anointing, it also has many uses in our daily diet.  It is still used today in the ancient land of Israel for cooking and flavoring of all sorts of foods.  This healthy (monounsaturated) oil is a good fat that we all need in our American diets.  It has been shown to lower blood pressure and help raise HDL (the good kind) cholesterol, when consumed

regularly.  It is also helpful in strengthening the body’s defense against heart disease and cancer.  Extra virgin olive oil is rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant with healing properties that result in longevity.  EV Olive oil is an excellent replacement for butter and margarine.  Some of its uses include: as a salad dressing drizzle lightly and then squeeze fresh lemon juice over your salad for a delicious and tasty salad, apply lightly to whole grain slices of bread and sprinkle chopped garlic for fantastic garlic bread, use in the place of butter on your baked potato or season your cooked/steamed veggies just as you would with any other grease or butter.  If you’re watching calories, just use a lesser amount – a little goes a long way.  Enjoy!

Honey

“My son, eat honey, for it is good… “Proverbs 24:13

In Old Testament times, this pleasant tasting food became a symbol of God’s blessings and abundance.  Not only is it a tasty treat, but it also has medicinal uses as well.  Honey and lemon juice make a soothing gargle for a sore throat and it has been proven to attack and wipe out dangerous bacteria in the intestinal tract.  Some have even found it helpful in relieving diarrhea.  Personally, I have found it to be most helpful in calming frayed nerves and as a bedtime snack mixed with a little warm soy milk. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 2 years old.   Some common uses of honey in our diets include: As a substitute for jelly on your toast or bagel, to sweeten a cup of hot herbal tea, drizzle lightly over your salad of greens and chopped granny smith apple (olive oil and lemon juice too). Delicious!