The Joy of Simple Food
God Designed Food to be Good, Nourishing, and Simple.
Simple Rustic Breakfast of Oats, Fruit, and Honey
I once grabbed a box of flavored instant oatmeal at the store, thinking I was making a healthy choice. But when I glanced at the label, the list of ingredients went on and on — sugars, dyes, artificial flavors, and words I could barely pronounce. Compare that to a bag of plain oats, which has just one ingredient. Pure, simple, nourishing.
The longer the ingredient list, the more cluttered it feels — kind of like life when we pile on too much..
Choosing foods closer to their natural state doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It’s not about strict rules — it’s about leaning into simplicity, gratitude, and health that frees us to serve Him well.
Choosing Simple Foods
Here are some light and practical ways to make food choices that bring both joy and health:
One-Ingredient Staples
Oats: Choose plain rolled or steel-cut oats. Add honey, cinnamon, or fresh fruit instead of flavored packets.
Butter over Margarine: Real butter (in moderation) is a simple, whole food compared to margarine, which is filled with additives.
Eggs: One of God’s simplest, most complete foods. Scramble them with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a quick, healthy meal.
When to Choose Organic
Not everything needs to be organic, but some foods are worth the extra care:
Best organic when possible: oats, apples, strawberries, spinach (these often test high for pesticides).
Usually safe as conventional: bananas, avocados, oranges, onions (thick skins or peels protect the inside).
Swap Out the Extras
Trade soda for sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon.
Replace boxed desserts with fresh fruit or a quick baked apple.
Swap instant noodles for whole-grain pasta tossed with olive oil and garlic.
Warm Baked Apples with Ice Cream on a Wood Table
Cozy Baked Apples
A simple fall recipe that fills your home with warmth.
Ingredients
4 apples (Honeycrisp or Gala work well)
4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Optional: a handful of chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Core apples and place them in a baking dish.
Fill each with 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 teaspoon of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and nuts/raisins, if using.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until apples are soft and fragrant.
Serve warm — plain, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” — Genesis 1:29
Jesus fed the crowds with simple loaves and fish. Nothing fancy, nothing artificial — yet in His hands, ordinary food became an extraordinary provision. In the same way, He reminds us that our strength doesn’t come from processed “extras” but from His presence and His Word.
Simple food is more than nutrition — it’s a mindset.
It’s choosing fewer ingredients, less fuss, and more gratitude. When we slow down to enjoy a bowl of oats, a fresh apple, or a loaf of bread, we are reminded of the God who provides all good things.
