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Counsels on Diet and Foods
genius of man can combine; and yet there is no real need of using the
most expensive preparations.
Three years ago a letter came to me, saying, “I cannot eat the
nut foods; my stomach cannot take care of them.” Then there were
several recipes presented before me; one was that there must be other
ingredients combined with the nuts, which would harmonize with
them, and not use such a large proportion. One-tenth to one-sixth part
of nuts would be sufficient, according to combination. We tried this,
and with success.—
Letter 188, 1901
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See “Nuts and Nut Foods” in Section XXII
]
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Sweetened Crackers
Other things were mentioned. One thing spoken of was sweetened
crackers or biscuit. They are made because some one likes them, and
then many obtain them who should not eat them. There are yet many
improvements to be made, and God will work with all who will work
with Him.
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See Sweet Breads, Cookies, Crackers—507, 508
]
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Some So-Called “Health Confections,” Not Harmless—530
]
411. Great care should be exercised by those who prepare recipes
for our health journals. Some of the specially prepared foods now
being made can be improved, and our plans regarding their use will
have to be modified. Some have used the nut preparations too freely.
Many have written to me, “I cannot use the nut foods; what shall I
use in place of meat?” One night I seemed to be standing before a
company of people, telling them that nuts are used too freely in their
preparation of foods; that the system cannot take care of them when
used as in some of the recipes given, and that, if used more sparingly,
the results would be more satisfactory.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:126, 1902
Hygienic Restaurant Service at Camp Meetings
412. At our camp meetings, arrangements should be made so that
the poor can obtain wholesome, well-prepared food as cheaply as
possible. There should also be a restaurant in which healthful dishes
are prepared and served in an inviting manner. This will prove an
education to many not of our faith. Let not this line of work be looked