“And God said,
‘Look! I have given
you the seed-bearing
plants throughout
the earth and all the
fruit trees for your
food. And I have
given all the grasses
and other green
plants to the animals
and birds for their
food.’ ”
Grain was an important
staple in the diets of those
who lived in Biblical times.
It stored better than
vegetables, milk or meat
and could be made into
bread. Grain was so
valuable that it often could
be used as money. You
should eat about 6 ounces
of grain a day. One ounce is
approximately one slice of
bread.
“When Jacob heard that there
was grain available in Egypt, he
said to his sons, ‘Why are you
standing around looking at one
another? I have heard there is
grain in Egypt. Go down and buy
some for us before we all starve
to death.’ ”
Genesis 42:1-2
Genesis 1:29-30
Here God refers to some of the
healthiest food he made for
humans. All of the fruits and
vegetables you eat are
considered “seed-bearing.”
You should eat about 4½ cups
of fruits and vegetables every
day.
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Table tent text developed by Concordia College as part of a General
Mills Champions grant for the Faith, Food and Fitness Program.