“Learning to master our appetites brings us closer to God”
As Rebekah George gives up addictive foods, she loses her cravings for them. This strengthens her spirit and helps her feel closer to God.
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“I am awed at how the ‘destroying angel’ has passed me by again and again”
After hitting rock bottom, Winona Davies recovers her physical and spiritual health as she overcomes her food addictions and experiences the grace of God.
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“I feel the Spirit testifying to me that the way I am eating is pleasing to my Heavenly Father”
Marian Stewart, mother of four, learns that the blessings in the Mormon Word of Wisdom are about a healthy body and a clear mind.
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“Out of compassion for animals, I became a vegan”
Out of a great compassion for animals, Christine Bradley, goes plant-based and discovers the deep wisdom and joy in the Word of Wisdom.
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Latter-day Saint Children Share Their Perspectives
Whole food, plant-based eating is not just for adults! Children being raised in WFPB families have their own experiences with this way of eating and…
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“I felt whole in that moment, as if I had come home”
For years Sandee Cherry felt a deep connection to all creation. She describes her “moment” of awakening to the Word of Wisdom as a switch turning off.
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“I would eat grass for the promises in the Word of Wisdom!”
Tim and Ellen McGaughy started eating plant-based before they became Mormons and read D&C 89. Their first experience at a ward social was big surprise!
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“I have found many hidden treasures”
When Ilene Christensen discovers she is headed toward the heart disease that killed her father, she switches to a plant-based diet and turns her health around.
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“I am a food addict”
Dr. Zimmerman describes his life-long battle with food addition, which led to heart disease. A whole food, plant-based diet finally made the difference.
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Duffy’s WFPB New Year’s Resolution
Note from Jane: One of the blessings of working on the book has been the opportunity to get to know many amazing people. The following…
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“I am more in tune with what my body needs”
Health issues persuade a teenage boy to try a vegan diet. He discovers he really enjoys it. His health issues resolve, and he has lots more energy.
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“I feel so good!”
BYU Professor Laura Bridgewater discovers that plant-based whole foods help her have enough energy to accomplish everything she wants to do, with joy!
