The Bible diet is the oldest diet on earth because it was established by God Himself in the Garden of Eden. “And God said, ‘See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.’” (Genesis 1:29) Notice first of all by this statement that God identifies two basic vegetarian sources of nourishment for mankind – herbs and fruits. The Hebrew word for herb is eseb a broadly defined word which means green, grass, tender shoot or herb. Falling under this definition would be a wide variety of herb foods including cereal grasses (wheat, barley, rice, etc.), vegetables, beans, legumes, berry plants, herbs and spices.

Furthermore, the seed producing trees would also include a huge variety of fruits and nuts, including two important Bible foods – grapes and olives. Not to be overlooked is the fact that God more than likely intended for us to eat even the seeds themselves since modern science is now uncovering a host of health-building factors in seeds (and pits).

Here, then, is a list of food categories defined as Bible foods:

Eating The Bible's Way

A Brief Summary Of The Principles Of The Bible Diet

• Try to eat a great variety of fresh raw fruits and vegetables every day. Fruit salads and vegetable salads are a great way to do this. Try to eat only those fruits and vegetables that are in season.

• While cooking certainly can bring out added flavor of foods, be aware that too much heat and overcooking destroys enzymes and some vitamins.

• Eat a variety of whole-grains (wheat, barley, rice, corn, buckwheat, etc.). Try to use the grains as close to unprocessed as possible. This would include cereal and whole grain breads. Beware of the processed grain trap. Most of our grain products today are so over-processed, there is very little nutrition left in them.

• Eat a variety of seeds and nuts but do not overdo it since these foods are also very high in calories.

• Use sprouts, herbs and spices for seasoning.

• Use olive oil in all cooking and vegetable salads. This is God’s wonder food. It seems to have the ability to flavor and tie together the other foods. It is an excellent source of mono-unsaturated oils – the best kind for your heart. Just make sure the olive oil is 100% extra virgin.

• Use dried fruits such as raisins, dates and figs for desserts.

• Use as little meat as possible and if you can handle it, become a vegetarian. This is not for everyone, but try it and see if it's for you. Use low fat meats and never use any pork or pig products.

• Avoid as much as possible, foods with chemical additives. Be sure and read all labels.
  As the scientific evidence continues to roll in, time and again the Bible diet scores number one as the eating pattern that builds the greatest health.

For a snack try having a highly nutritious and delicious, all natural nutritional bar made from the seven foods listed below. The Bible Bar

1. Wheat
2. Barley
3. Vines (Raisins)
4. Figs
5. Pomegranates
6. Olive Oil
7. Honey

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The Bible Bar is a highly nutritious, all natural nutritional bar made from the seven foods (traditionally referred to as the seven species) that God calls good in the Book of Deuteronomy: wheat, barley, vines (raisins), figs, pomegranates, olive oil, and honey. Just before leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, the LORD describes the land as follows: "For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." (Deuteronomey 8:7-8)