192: Biblical Foods, Natural Remedies… and Why You Might Still Feel Exhausted
If you’ve been trying to eat better, use more natural remedies, and build healthier habits—but you still feel tired, overwhelmed, or stuck—this episode will help you take a step back and see the bigger picture.
We’re looking at foods mentioned in the Bible and what they reveal about God’s design for nourishment. But more importantly, we’re addressing something many women quietly wrestle with:
What if food isn’t the main reason you’re not feeling better?
This episode is for the Christian woman who wants to care for her body in a way that honors God—but also wants clarity, peace, and direction without the confusion.
What Foods Are Mentioned in the Bible?
Scripture includes a variety of simple, whole foods that were part of everyday life:
- Grains like wheat and barley
- Bread made from multiple grains
- Lentils, beans, and legumes
- Fruits like figs and pomegranates
- Honey and honeycomb
- Milk, especially goat milk
- Olive oil
- Fish, lamb, and quail
- Herbs and spices like mint, dill, cumin, and coriander
- Vegetables like cucumbers, onions, garlic, and leeks
These foods reflect a pattern of nourishment that is simple, natural, and rooted in God’s provision.
Leavened Bread, Fermentation, and Natural Foods
The Bible frequently references leavened bread, which involves fermentation.
This connects to what we now understand about foods like sourdough—foods that contain beneficial bacteria and are often easier to digest.
While modern food systems have changed significantly, Scripture reminds us that food was originally created to nourish and support the body—not overwhelm it.
Natural Remedies in the Bible: Honey, Milk, and Olive Oil
Several foods in the Bible were not just nourishment—they were also valued for their benefits:
- Honey is described as good and sweet
- Milk is part of God’s provision and abundance
- Olive oil was used for cooking, healing, and anointing
These examples reflect how natural remedies have always been part of a holistic, God-designed approach to health.
Why Food Alone Doesn’t Fix Chronic Fatigue or Health Issues
Food can absolutely make a difference.
There may be seasons where changing your diet helps significantly—reducing symptoms, improving energy, and supporting your body.
But many women reach a point where:
- They’ve cleaned up their food
- They’re trying to stay consistent
- They’re doing what they believe is “right”
…and they still don’t feel well.
That can feel confusing, frustrating, and discouraging.
The Deeper Factors That Impact Health
Health is not just physical—it’s also emotional, mental, and spiritual.
Some of the deeper areas that can impact your energy and well-being include:
- Chronic stress and lack of rest
- Thought patterns and mindset
- Unprocessed trauma or past hardship
- Busyness and lack of margin
- Relationship dynamics
- Your view of God and your identity
Sometimes what’s keeping you stuck isn’t your diet—it’s something deeper that hasn’t been addressed yet.
Time-Stamped Highlights
00:00 – Why food matters—but may not be the root cause of exhaustion
00:28 – Ezekiel bread and biblical grains
00:54 – Leavened bread and fermentation in biblical times
02:21 – Honey in the Bible and its significance
03:13 – Milk, raw dairy, and modern processing
05:08 – Foods listed in Deuteronomy and God’s provision
06:06 – Protein sources: lamb, fish, and quail
07:03 – Spices, herbs, and their value in Scripture
07:33 – Vegetables and plant foods mentioned in the Bible
08:31 – God’s design for food and nourishment
09:27 – Personal journey: when food helped—and when it didn’t
10:27 – The role of mindset, stress, and spiritual health
10:58 – How one mindset shift can impact health
11:26 – Why you may still feel stuck despite doing “everything right”
Key Takeaways
- The Bible highlights simple, whole foods that reflect God’s design for nourishment
- Natural remedies like honey, olive oil, and herbs have long been part of health practices
- Food can support healing—but it is not the full picture
- If you still feel exhausted, there may be deeper factors worth exploring
- Your health is influenced by your thoughts, stress levels, relationships, and spiritual life
- Lasting change often begins with understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface
If you’re listening to this and thinking,
“I should be feeling better by now…”
and you’ve already been trying to clean up your food, be more consistent, and do the right things—but it’s still not clicking…
you’re not crazy, and you’re not doing it wrong.
There may just be something deeper going on that you’re not seeing yet.
If you want a space to slow down, get clarity, and understand what your next step should be, you can book a one-on-one More Energy and Peace session.
This is for the woman who feels overwhelmed or unsure what to do next—and wants calm, faith-centered guidance without pressure.
You can learn more and book your session at:
herholistichealing.com/peace
This content is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be medical advice.