Ellen G. White was ahead of her time in recognizing the connection between diet and health. Her writings from 1863 onward frequently discussed the importance of diet and nutrition for both physical and spiritual well-being. Her advice on diet has greatly influenced Seventh-day Adventists and has also impacted the general public. "Counsels on Diet and Foods" compiles White's teachings on diet in a unique way, presenting them topically without providing a continuous narrative.