I felt the Lord telling me, “This is a good thing. You can do this.”
One Sunday, Parie Drechsel received a prompting to stop eating meat. It was not a happy revelation . . . until she decided to embrace it!
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“I felt the Spirit guiding me and telling me things”
Gary Powell is a naturopath from Australia. His background helped him immediately recognize the power of the Word of Wisdom when he joined the LDS Church.
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“I’ve decided to stick with revelation on the subject of nutrition”
As Barbara Cramer studied the whole food, plant-based diet, the light went on. She realized this diet is really just the Word of Wisdom stated anew.
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“I feel Heavenly Father is pleased that I am trying to live better”
Leilani Gómez gave up meat before joining the LDS Church, so she welcomed the Word of Wisdom. She finds joy in the wholesome foods God ordained for our use.
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“I have received wisdom and great treasures, even hidden treasures”
Sandi Hemming grew up on a self-sufficient family farm with lots of animal foods. But she loved vegetables and became a plant-based registered dietician.
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“Seventh-day Adventists taught us how to live the Word of Wisdom”
After Vic Werlhof was baptized, his diet became worse. After developing heart disease, the Adventists finally taught him how to live the Word of Wisdom.
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“We don’t need animals for good health”
When my sister went plant-based this year, 10-year old Luke was hesitant, but soon enthusiastic when he discovered how good he felt. Then mom got pregnant…
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“Why aren’t we the healthiest people on the earth?”
Rene Steelman lost weight on the Paleo diet, but health issues and religion convinced her it was not right. Going plant-based has been the answer.
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“The Word of Wisdom is a sparkling treasure!”
When Gina Alo joined the LDS Church, she wondered why members only kept part of the Word of Wisdom. Her desire to eat better led to great blessings.
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Duffy’s WFPB Journey — August 2014
Note from Jane: This is the latest in a monthly series by Duffy, who went whole food, plant-based late in 2013 with the goal of…
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“I decided it was time to make a change”
After Kent Gardiner’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, they wanted to change how they ate, but it took time to discover plant-based eating.
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“I thank the Lord for teaching me the laws of health”
As Roy Barnes worked to improve his diet, the Lord provided the help. At age 71, he is strong and healthy and enjoying life.
