By Rosie Main
In a world overflowing with diet trends, conflicting health messages, and endless quick-fix promises, many Christians are realizing that the answers we seek were already given – from the beginning. Scripture reveals a clear blueprint for how God designed His people to live, nourish, rest, and thrive. This is the heart of the principles to aim for a healthier lifestyle rooted in God’s original design, supported by modern science, and lived out through simple, daily stewardship.
As you consider your goals for the new year, I invite you to explore these principles and join us for our January “Rebuilding the Temple” seminar, where we walk deeper into this transformative journey.
Basic principles we will discuss:
“I give you every seed-bearing plant…and they will be yours for food.” (Genesis 1:29)
God designed humans and food to work together in perfect harmony – real, whole, unprocessed foods created to fuel life, not disease.
Have more “Food by God”:
Our “Rebuilding the Temple” program emphasizes these biblical foundations by removing the harmful substances – refined sugars, seed oils, artificial additives, and processed foods – that contribute to inflammation, hormone imbalance, fatigue, gut dysfunction, and chronic disease.
Science confirms what Scripture established: when we nourish our bodies with God-made foods, healing begins.
The Bible’s distinction between clean and unclean foods is not about legalism – it’s about protection. Foods that God called “clean” promote cellular health and reduce toxic burden. Foods labeled “unclean” often act as scavengers, filtering toxins from the environment.
Clean proteins include wild-caught fish, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry. These reduce inflammation and support immune function. Unclean or bottom-feeding seafood, processed meats, and factory-raised proteins increase toxic load and burden the digestive system.
When believers choose clean, ethical, God-made sources of protein, they aren’t just eating differently, they’re living differently.
Throughout Scripture, God establishes holy rhythms for the body and spirit:
These rhythms aren’t suggestions – they’re part of God’s care plan.
Our “Rebuilding the Temple” program mirrors these biblical patterns through lifestyle coaching that promotes circadian alignment, stress management, proper sleep hygiene, and mindful fasting. Even Jesus fasted before stepping into His calling; how much more do our bodies need these rhythms today?
Rest is spiritual. Stillness is spiritual. Fasting is spiritual.
And together, they bring the body back to God’s divine order.
Scripture repeatedly describes the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. A temple must be cleaned regularly – not out of guilt, but out of honor.
Increase detox principles such as:
We incorporate advanced detox strategies supported by functional medicine, clearing out toxicity from plastics, pesticides, environmental chemicals, and inflammatory foods.
A clean temple allows the Spirit to move freely – emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
What we eat is more than a choice – it’s worship.
I suggest to believers:
With lifestyle coaching built around identity, purpose, and God-honoring discipline, true discipline is never punishment. It is a path to freedom. Food becomes a tool for healing, not a source of bondage. And the believer becomes strengthened for the calling God has placed on his or her life.
Join us on Saturday, January 24, from noon to 3 p.m. for our free “Rebuilding the Temple” seminar at Main Health Solutions, 2300 W. Everest Ln., Suite 175, Meridian (healthy lunch included).
If something in your heart is stirring right now, that’s your invitation. God has MORE for your life, your energy, your purpose, and your health. To learn more and reserve your spot, call or text your name to (208) 859-6170.
For further support with your health goals or more information, go to MainHealthSolutions.com.
