For those not familiar you may be wondering what is meant by Biblical Nutrition. I would like to begin by saying that while this is not a "religious" blog I do believe the directions given to us by God in Genesis are the basis for a healthful diet. Before we look at the verses in the Bible that give guidance on what is meant for food, I would like to first point out Proverbs 23:1-3 "When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you; and put a knife to your throat if you are a man (or woman) given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive foods".
We are surrounded by deceptive foods, food that looks, smells and tastes wonderful but is actually quite deadly. Now you may become angry that I have said this, people are sensitive when it comes to food, appetite is a quite powerful force in our lives. As you look at the health status of those who eat what is labeled a "Western" diet, what do you notice? A lot of folks are not doing too well on it, we suffer from a lot of chronic disease much of it influenced by diet; diseases such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc...
Genesis 1:29 states "And God said, 'See I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.'" Our seed bearing plants are grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. These basic foods were meant to be our first diet, your diet is simply what you eat.
After the Fall and just before the Flood, Noah was instructed to gather the animals. Genesis 7:2-3 states " You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals that are unclean, a male and his female; also seven each of birds of the air, male and female, to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth". Clean animals were acceptable for sacrifice and later for food.
After the flood animals were given for food, Genesis 9:3-4 "Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs. But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood."
This passage has been understood to mean that the "every moving thing" pertains to the clean animals that why seven pairs instead of two were taken not just 1 pair. A very detailed description of acceptable foods is spelled out in Leviticus 11.
You may or may not agree with this, I am just describing what Biblical Nutrition is based upon. I believe we are free to eat anything that we want to eat. I promote "Biblical Nutrition" for health not salvation; what you eat or choose not to eat doesn't save you, only faith in and acceptance of Jesus Christ does that.
Just because we are free to do something does not mean that we should, I Corinthians 6:12 states "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will be not brought under the power of any." I Corinthians 10:23 " All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify."
While we are free to eat anything that we like, how is it working out? If you are unsatisfied with your health and weight, you may want to explore Biblical Nutrition.
