Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

often used unwisely, that too large a proportion of
nuts is used, that some nuts are not as wholesome
as others. Almonds are preferable to peanuts; but
peanuts, in limited quantities, may be used in
connection with grains to make nourishing and
digestible food.
Olives may be so prepared as to be eaten with
good results at every meal. The advantages sought
by the use of butter may be obtained by the eating
of properly prepared olives. The oil in the olives
relieves constipation, and for consumptives, and
for those who have inflamed, irritated stomachs, it
is better than any drug. As food it is better than any
oil coming secondhand from animals.
It would be well for us to do less cooking and
to eat more fruit in its natural state. Let us teach the
people to eat freely of the fresh grapes, apples,
peaches, pears, berries, and all other kinds of fruit
that can be obtained. Let these be prepared for
winter use by canning, using glass, as far as
possible, instead of tin.
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