The Word of Wisdom is a basic guide for what we should eat, but it cannot keep up with the huge choices of food and dietary supplements available today. So, we often have to try to understand the Spirit of the Law behind the Word of Wisdom as well as the letter of the law behind it. The Word of Wisdom itself is a very good starting point.

However, in our more complex world, many members of the church have come to recognize that there is a Spirit of the Law behind the Word of Wisdom. Basically, we are to live a heathy life, which is a bit more complicated an effort than existed in 1833. For some, it means simply avoiding fatty or high-sugar foods. Other church members go to more extensive measures such as eating a strict diet, working out, or taking a regime of dietary supplements. From my background in the food industry and my understanding of the Word of Wisdom, I wanted to make a few comments about diet and health today.