clean meats and fish? We are allowed to eat fish that have fins and scales. As for meats, cows, buffalo, deer, sheep, and goats are clean. Did you notice that the clean meats come from animals that eat grasses and foliage? The unclean animals like pigs, dogs, and cats, eat dirty things. This does not mean we are not allowed to have pets.

Concerning sea creatures, why are some considered unclean? Catfish, whales, clams, eels, oysters, sharks, dolphins, and lobsters feed on unclean matter in the ocean. They absorb more toxins in their bodies and are often referred to the 'garbage disposals of the sea.' We know that clean fish have fins and scales, but why does that help them to be clean? It appears that scales actually have an insulating effect, thereby preventing direct contact with waters that may contain toxic matter. Yahweh knew what he was doing when he gave His health laws to His people!

Yahweh also created nourishing fruits and vegetables to keep us healthy and energetic. Listen to your parents when they tell you to 'Eat your vegetables' as they know what's best for you. Try not to eat too much candy and sweets. Too much sugar is bad for your teeth and can cause other health problems. Choose fresh fruit juice or water instead of soda. Also eat more whole grains including brown rice and whole grain pasta. Avoid fatty, greasy foods.

Try to get plenty of exercise instead of watching television or playing video games all the time. Our bodies need to move in order to stay flexible and keep our muscles working properly. If we stay sedentary too long, we lose muscle and gain fat because we are not burning calories.

Keep your hands clean by washing them often, and especially before you eat. This will prevent germs that can cause a cold or the flu. Learn to keep your room clean too—never leave food in your room or dirty snack wrappers that can attract bugs and rodents that can make people sick. Yahweh expects His people to be clean in all ways—in our minds, bodies, and homes.

Most importantly, stay close to Yahweh. Obey Him and pray often. Choose smart entertainment that will keep your mind and heart pure. Your parents can help you make good choices. Yahweh has put your parents in charge to take care of you. Study His Word often to show yourself approved!

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