The Vegetarian Tree: The Fruit is Good!: Introducing.....

Mormon Moms for Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Cooking!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Introducing.....

My friend and mentor Ronda Loveridge.

Ronda is the co-author of this blog. She is the backbone of the whole thing and with out her we wouldn't have much to write about. Please take the time to read her testimony under "The Fruit" page (scroll down until you see her face). Let it move you. Let it inspire you. We'll help you make the changes you want to make. So what if you want to cut meat out of one meal a day or just add one vegetarian meal a month...we think that's great! We want to give you the tools, the knowledge, the tips and tricks you need to make this work for you and for your family. And if you are already there. YAY! We admire you and we hope you'll join us in supporting anyone who joins the party here at The Vegetarian Tree. We encourage you to take a little time and document your story/testimony (if you haven't already) and share it with all of us! Send your testimony to thevegetariantree@gmail.com (attach a picture too if you want) and we'll put it up on "The Fruit" page!

My thanks to Ronda for taking the time to write such a beautiful and meaningful testimony. I was so touched and motivated by it. Welcome Ronda and I CANNOT WAIT to read your first food post!

*Dear Beloved Readers of The Vegetarian Tree,

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LOVE - Amy & Ronda*

1 comment:

Sadie Pulsipher said...: Not sure when you girls find the time to do all this but something must drive you-I am excited to read this blog in more detail-it includes the spiritual side that I can really use in my life right now. And I love some good recipes-I think this is what I have been looking for. Thank you for being so inspired.; March 31, 2011 at 8:43 AM

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Doctrine and Covenants 89:10-16

"I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—Every herb (plant) in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving. Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine. All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth. And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger. All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground." (emphasis added)

John A. Widstoe

"It was shown in the history of plant science that plants contain all the necessary food substances: proteins, fats, starches and the carbohydrates, minerals...water {and} vitamins. The Great builder of the earth provided well for the physical needs of His children. Countless varieties of edible plants, vegetables, cereals, fruits and nuts are yielded by Mother Nature for man's daily food. If one uses meat it must be used sparingly and in winter or famine only...They who wish to be well and gain the promised reward stated in the Word of Wisdom must obey all of the law, not just part of it as suits their whim or their appetite, or their notion of its meaning." (The Word of Wisdom, a Modern Interpretation, 1950)

Doctrine and Covenants 59:16-21

"...the fulness of the earth is yours, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and that which climbeth upon the trees and walketh upon the earth; Yea, and the herb, and the good things which come of the earth, whether for food or for rainment, or for houses, or for barns, or for orchards, or for gardens, or for vineyards; Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart; Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for smell, to strengthen the body and to enliven the soul. And it pleaseth God that he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments." (emphasis added)

Ezra Taft Benson

"There is no question that the health of the body affects the spirit, or the Lord would never have revealed the Word of Wisdom...Disease, fever and unexpected deaths are some of the consequences directly related to disobedience...To a great extent, we are physically what we eat. Most of us are acquainted with some of the prohibitions of the Word of Wisdom...but what need additional emphasis are the positive aspects - the need for vegetables, fruits, and grain, particularly wheat. We need a generation of people who eat in a healthier manner." (Ensign, September 1988, p. 5)

Ezra Taft Benson