Food

I have heard so many different and conflicting things about what is best to eat. Then my Ensign arrived in the mail and the section where the editors publish many comments on a single topic focused on the Word of Wisdom. A woman told how simply following the Word of Wisdom helped her overcome diabetes.

I had thought of the Word of Wisdom before, but I had always discounted it, thinking "but I have diabetes--my body doesn't process carbohydrates correctly. That way of eating no longer applies to me."

But I think I got it backwards. I think God has a pretty good idea of how our bodies work (after all, He created them) and His recommendations for healthy eating are surely just as good as any of the different diet plans out on the market and written in scholarly books.

Maybe it is just as simple as: whole grains are best, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, don't eat too much meat. Medications are okay if used correctly and in fact we are given the herbs to help us with illness. Don't misuse herbs. Moderation is the key: eat what you need, but not to excess.

I've tried Atkins, hypnosis, South Beach, ADA, modified ADA....Do you think I can give this a try?