{"id":125,"date":"2025-12-06T01:22:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T01:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/?p=125"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:49:17","slug":"biblical-foods-why-god-chose-them-ancient-wisdom-for-modern-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/?p=125","title":{"rendered":"Biblical Foods &amp; Why God Chose Them: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We often think of nutrition as something new and trendy diets, macros, supplements, gurus, but God wrote the\u00a0original wellness blueprint\u00a0thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before science existed, before influencers existed, before the supermarkets even existed, God told His people exactly what foods nourish, strengthen, heal, and sustain the human body and modern research keeps proving that biblical foods weren\u2019t random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were\u00a0divinely selected by the hands of our lord. Here\u2019s a look at the foods God highlighted in Scripture and why your body still thrives on them today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honey <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Honey appears constantly in scripture, even used metaphorically as blessing and abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose it:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>antibacterial + anti-fungal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wound healing properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high antioxidants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stable energy without crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern science today confirms every single thing. Honey wasn\u2019t just sweet. It was and is medicine. Honey is God\u2019s natural medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barley &amp; Whole Grains <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus fed the 5,000 with&nbsp;barley loaves, not pastries or white bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>low GI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>slow-release energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high fibre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supports digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stabilizes blood sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustained strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Barley was the ancient world\u2019s \u201csuperfood&#8221; and even today it still outperforms most modern grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no accident Jesus cooked\u00a0fish\u00a0for His disciples after the resurrection. The health reasons and benefits are very clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose it:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>clean protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>omega-3s for the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supports heart + mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>easy to digest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the early church symbol (the ichthys) was a\u00a0fish. That there is food and faith intertwined. Fish was actually Jesus\u2019 preferred meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olive Oil <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used for anointing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>used for cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>used for healing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>God repeatedly emphasises\u00a0olive trees\u00a0as symbols of blessing and provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose it:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>heart-healthy monounsaturated fats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>antioxidant-rich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>longevity benefits (Think mediterranean diet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stabilizes hormones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is literally\u00a0the healthiest oil known to mankind\u00a0and God placed it front and centre for us. It&#8217;s more than just food. Olive oil is liquid gold of the bible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9EE6F2C9-3286-4207-8753-F09FFE21A639-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9EE6F2C9-3286-4207-8753-F09FFE21A639-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9EE6F2C9-3286-4207-8753-F09FFE21A639-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9EE6F2C9-3286-4207-8753-F09FFE21A639-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9EE6F2C9-3286-4207-8753-F09FFE21A639.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grapes &amp; Wine<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapes appear constantly in scripture, representing joy, blessing, and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>resveratrol (anti-aging, heart health)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>natural energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>antioxidants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wine in the Bible wasn\u2019t about drunkenness. It was about\u00a0celebration, preservation, and health. And all those antioxidants before they were trendy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milk &amp; Fermented Foods<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient Israel relied heavily on foods items such as milk, yoghurt and even kefir like fermented dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>probiotics for digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>easily absorbable calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>immune support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nutrient density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gut health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gut health is NEW to science and with time, we have seen incredible discoveries about the importance of gut health, even down to how it affects our moods and everything including the immune system, but ancient wisdom knew. God placed it in our hands thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/E45B31E7-9070-4565-BBE2-DA1F7110C898.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/E45B31E7-9070-4565-BBE2-DA1F7110C898.png 640w, https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/E45B31E7-9070-4565-BBE2-DA1F7110C898-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bitter Herbs <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>What are bitter herbs you might ask? They are simple greens we find on our supermarket shelves today. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander (Cilantro)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dandelion greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horseradish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Romaine lettuce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>liver support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blood cleansing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High fibre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detoxifying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These were the ancient world\u2019s detoxifiers before detox was trendy. In fact, God commanded Israel to eat them during Passover as a physical and symbolic reminder of deliverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nuts<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Biblical lands were full of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pistachios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>walnuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>healthy fats for hormone balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustained energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minerals (magnesium, zinc, iron)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>brain health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuts are one of the oldest human foods and still one of the best and the best snack ever blessed by God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pomegranates &amp; Apples<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>These were symbols of beauty, blessing, and even temple design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose them:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>antioxidant powerhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supports circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduces inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>boosts immunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart &amp; Blood Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pomegranates especially were considered a fruit for the royalty. And we have all been told for  decades,  &#8220;An apple a day keeps the doctor away&#8221;. But that&#8217;s not just a cute little rhyme. Apples are one of the most nutrient dense foods we have been blessed with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamb<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamb was central to biblical life physically and symbolically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why God chose it:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>high iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high zinc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rich in B vitamins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustaining protein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, Lamb pointed to\u00a0Jesus, the Lamb of God. Biblical nutrition always blends the physical with the spiritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: God Nourished the Body He Designed<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>These foods weren\u2019t chosen randomly nor were they symbolic only. They were created in gods perfect design for the body which is our temple that we must honour. He knew exactly which foods would nourish your temple of your soul and the best part? Most \u201cmodern\u201d wellness trends are just rediscovering what Scripture taught thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God designed your body. God designed creation so of course He knew exactly which foods would nourish the temple of your soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancient truth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern science.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Same Designer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An Undeniable Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DC666F4A-85A7-450B-80F0-371952DA0D12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DC666F4A-85A7-450B-80F0-371952DA0D12.png 640w, https:\/\/lumadaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DC666F4A-85A7-450B-80F0-371952DA0D12-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Scripture About God&#8217;s Food and Nourishment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genesis 1:29<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThen God said, \u2018I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This shows God intentionally designed food to nourish us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psalm 104:14\u201315<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cHe makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate\u2014bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This here directly references biblical foods such as bread, oil and wine and even references olive oil as skin care. (Dare me to try this? lol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exodus 12:8<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThey shall eat the meat on that night, roasted in fire, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the clearest biblical command for bitter herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deuteronomy 8:7\u20138<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFor the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land\u2026 a land of wheat and barley, vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This verse lists half the foods in this post. An absolutely important scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proverbs 24:13<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMy son, eat honey, for it is good; and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the good word directly makes mention of honey\u2019s goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John 21:12\u201313<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cJesus said to them, \u2018Come and have breakfast.\u2019\u2026 Jesus took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus literally makes fish for breakfast right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ezekiel 4:9<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cTake wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them into a storage jar and make bread for yourself.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MANY modern health breads are based on this exact recipe and this is how Ezekiel bread was popularised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BEAUTIFUL CLOSING SCRIPTURES ABOUT GOD PROVIDING FOOD<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matthew 6:11<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cGive us this day our daily bread.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A timeless reminder that God provides sustenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psalm 145:15\u201316<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time. You open Your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is beautiful reminder that our lord does indeed provide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often think of nutrition as something new and trendy diets, macros, supplements, gurus, but God wrote the\u00a0original wellness blueprint\u00a0thousands of years ago. 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