The Counsel's Recommendation: Vegetables for Breakfast

Yes, the counsel strongly recommends incorporating vegetables into breakfast, along with fruits and grains, as part of a wholesome and health-promoting diet 🥦🍞🍎.

This recommendation is supported by both general dietary principles and specific examples of meals:

• Explicit Examples of Vegetables for Breakfast

• A healthful breakfast can consist of vegetables, fruits, and bread, providing sustained energy and preventing faintness before the next mealHBH 185.3+2.

• Specific instances mention preparing frozen turnips and potatoes for breakfastLASW 44.8+1.

• Recipes for "Breakfast Potatoes" and "Browned Parsneps" are given, noting they are "nice for breakfast"HHTL 48.4+1.

• A good breakfast included green peas, green corn, genuine gems (bread), and pears2LtMs, Lt 13, 1872, par. 5.

• Gathering a large bundle of greens to cook for breakfast is described3LtMs, Lt 36, 1879, par. 1.

• A relished breakfast included rolls, young onions, and Dutch cheese6LtMs, Lt 77, 1890, par. 9.

• General Dietary Principles for Breakfast

• The natural diet for humanity, intended from creation, consists of fruits, grains, and vegetables Genesis 1:29HBH 180.4+2. This plant-based diet is emphasized as far superior for physical well-being, vigor of mind, and overall healthCCh 234.3+7.

• A vegetable diet, comprising grains, vegetables, and fruits, is also more economicalLIFSK 385.2.

• The practice of early rising and engaging in physical activity, such as gardening, before breakfast is noted, demonstrating a lifestyle aligned with a wholesome diet3MR 407.4+2.

• Meal Structure and Variety

• It is advised to have fruit at one meal and vegetables at the next, to avoid distress if the stomach is feeble18MR 84.1+8. This implies that a breakfast consisting primarily of vegetables or primarily of fruits is beneficial, ensuring variety in meals15LtMs, Lt 142, 1900, par. 7.

• Cereal foods like well-cooked mush, granola, and zwieback are also suitable and beneficial, especially when properly prepared to convert starches3MR 237.1+13.

• Many individuals find it beneficial to eat two regular meals a day, such as at 7 A.M. and 1 or 2 P.M., with a diet of bread, fruit, and vegetablesTSDF 65.2+5.

• What to Avoid for Breakfast

• Meats like beefsteak, ham, or other animal flesh are discouraged, as they can lead to faintness and are generally detrimental to health1888 880.5+5.

• Tea and coffee should be replaced with healthful alternatives like caramel cereal1MR 289.6+3.

• Avoid consuming food that is too hot or too cold, and limit liquids during meals to aid digestionMH 305.1.

Embracing a breakfast rich in vegetables, fruits, and grains supports a pure and vigorous life, aligning with principles that promote both physical well-being and mental clarity 🌿💪.