If we knew how bad preservatives were for us, we would never allow them in our foods.Fifth, health. The condition of the physical body can affect the spirit. Thats why the Lord gave us the Word of Wisdom. He also said that we should retire to our beds early and arise early (see D&C 88:124), that we should not run faster than we have strength (see D&C 10:4), and that we should use moderation in all good things. In general, the more food we eat in its natural state and the less it is refined without additives, the healthier it will be for us. Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies in certain elements in the body can promote mental depression. A good physical examination periodically is a safeguard and may spot problems that can be remedied. Rest and physical exercise are essential, and a walk in the fresh air can refresh the spirit. Wholesome recreation is part of our religion, and a change of pace is necessary, and even its anticipation can lift the spirit.
Orson Pratt 1879We expect to be farmers, a great many of us. We expect to introduce all kinds of machinery and manufactures. We expect to build mills. We expect to have our merchandise and our stores and storehouses in that land.
If we did not allow preservatives in our foods, all of our foods would have to be grown semi-locally. If our foods were grown locally, we would not have to worry about our jobs being outsourced or opportunity forcing us to flee to another region.
We would see a return to family farms and self sufficiency on a communal level. What a blessing that would be to our health physically, mentally, economically!
What a boon to freedom it would be to stand independent of all earthly things.
All a result of exposing the inherent dangers of preservatives!