When I went to see the sick man, I tried to tell them as well as I could how to manage, and soon he began slowly to improve. But he imprudently exercised his strength when not able, ate a small amount not of the right quality, and was taken down again. This time there was no help for him. His system appeared to be a living mass of corruption. He died a victim to poor cooking. He tried to make sugar supply the place of good cooking, and it only made matters worse. (CD 328.1) MC VC

I frequently sit down to the tables of the brethren and sisters, and see that they use a great amount of milk and sugar. These clog the system, irritate the digestive organs, and affect the brain. Anything that hinders the active motion of the living machinery, affects the brain very directly. And from the light given me, sugar, when largely used, is more injurious than meat. These changes should be made cautiously, and the subject should be treated in a manner not calculated to disgust and prejudice those whom we would teach and help.—Testimonies for the Church 2:369, 370, 1870 (CD 328.2) MC VC

[Sweet Breads and Crackers—410, 507, 508] (CD 328) MC VC

528. We should not be prevailed upon to take anything into the mouth that will bring the body into an unhealthy condition, no matter how much we like it. Why?—Because we are God’s property. You have a crown to win, a heaven to gain, and a hell to shun. Then for Christ’s sake, I ask you, Will you have the light shine before you in clear and distinct rays, and then turn away from it and say, “I love this, and I love that’?” God calls upon every one of you to begin to plan, to cooperate with God in His great care and love, to elevate, ennoble, and sanctify the whole soul, body, and spirit, that we may be workers together with God.... (CD 328.3) MC VC

It is better to let sweet things alone. Let alone those sweet dessert dishes that are placed on the table. You do not need them. You want a clear mind to think after God’s order.—The Review and Herald, January 7, 1902 (CD 328.4) MC VC

[See Part III-Pie, Cake, Pastry, and Puddings]
[Candy Not to Be Given Infants—346] (CD 328) MC VC

553. I am convinced that none need to make themselves sick preparing for camp meeting, if they observe the laws of health in their cooking. If they make no cake or pies, but cook simple graham bread, and depend on fruit, canned or dried, they need not get sick in preparing for the meeting, and they need not be sick while at the meeting.—Testimonies for the Church 2:602, 1871 (CD 335.1) MC VC

554. It is better to let sweet things alone. Let alone those sweet dessert dishes that are placed on the table. You do not need them. You want a clear mind to think after God’s order. We should now come into line with health reform principles.—The Review and Herald, January 7, 1902 (CD 335.2) MC VC

[Cakes, Pies, Ices, Served at Rich Dinners and Late Suppers—233]
[Preparations for Fashionable Gatherings—128]
[Educating the Appetite to Accept a Plain Diet—245]
[Fasting a Help in Overcoming Perverted Appetite—312]
[Though Mince Pies, Spices, etc., Are Discarded, Food Should Be Prepared with Care—389]
[Cakes or Pies Not to Be Included in Preparations for Camp Meeting—57, 74]
[Rich food and desserts not served in White home—Appendix 1:4, 13]
[The Less Condiments and Desserts, the Better—193]
[Rich Desserts Served with Vegetables—722]
[Rich Pastry Deranges the Stomach and Excites the Nerves—356]
[Detrimental Effects of Desserts in Diet of Children—288, 350, 355, 360]
[Rich Food Not Best for Sedentary Workers—225]
[Making a Covenant with God to Discontinue the Use of Rich Foods—41] (CD 335) MC VC