Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

should eat, what kinds of food best nourish the
body, and then follow the dictates of reason and
conscience. At mealtime cast off care and taxing
thought. Do not be hurried, but eat slowly and with
cheerfulness, your heart filled with gratitude to
God for all His blessings. And do not engage in
brain labor immediately after a meal. Exercise
moderately and give a little time for the stomach to
begin its work.
This is not a matter of trifling importance. We
must pay attention to it if healthful vigor and a
right tone are to be given to the various branches of
the work. The character and efficiency of the work
depend largely upon the physical condition of the
workers. Many committee meetings and other
meetings for counsel have taken an unhappy tone
from the dyspeptic condition of those assembled.
And many a sermon has received a dark shadow
from the minister’s indigestion.
Health is an inestimable blessing, and one
which is more closely related to conscience and
religion than many realize. It has a great deal to do
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