The “Biblio Diet,” created by Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin, emphasizes ancient biblical foods as a pathway to modern health and wellness.
Many individuals seek guidance from the Bible during times of both triumph and hardship, but some experts suggest it can also serve as a roadmap for physical health. Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin, co-authors of the book “The Biblio Diet,” advocate for a dietary plan rooted in ancient biblical foods, claiming it can enhance health and even reverse life-threatening conditions.
“I think the Bible is the greatest health book ever written,” Dr. Axe, a doctor of natural medicine based in Tennessee, told Fox News Digital. “If someone is dealing with any health condition—whether it’s depression, anxiety, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, PCOS, infertility, hypothyroidism, or low testosterone—the Bible has a solution. If you follow a diet based on the Bible, you can be made well.”
Both Axe and Rubin have faced significant health challenges that deepened their faith and inspired their work. Rubin was diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis as a teenager and later faced a severe cancer diagnosis. After consulting numerous doctors without success, he met someone who encouraged him to adopt a diet based on biblical principles, which he claims helped him overcome terminal cancer without chemotherapy or radiation.
“After another 40-day period of an upgraded diet—plus detoxification, and emotional and spiritual therapy—I overcame cancer that was referred to as terminal and did not undergo chemotherapy, radiation, or additional surgeries,” Rubin recounted.
Dr. Axe’s journey also began with a personal health crisis, as he sought to help his mother overcome breast cancer. “I put together a program for my mom that included certain foods in the Bible, like pomegranate and olive oil—along with prayer, faith, praise, and worship,” he explained. Later, after a medical procedure left him with a spinal infection, he again turned to a Bible-based diet and prayer, which he combined with regenerative treatments to heal.
“I listened to the diagnosis of my great physician, not my ordinary physician,” Dr. Axe said. “The great physician tells you to live with hope in all things and believe in the miraculous—and I did. Now I’m 100% healed.”
The Bible frequently mentions food, and both authors believe that the core foods discussed can form the foundation of a healthy modern diet. Key examples include red meat, whole-grain sourdough bread, olive oil, dairy, fruits like pomegranates and figs, and natural sweeteners such as raw local honey.
According to the authors, red meat is a “superfood” that provides essential nutrients like protein, creatine, glutamine, carnitine, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6. “If you look at the Bible’s longest-lived heroes, anytime they could afford red meat, they would consume it,” Rubin noted.
Bread, often criticized in contemporary diets, can also play a significant role when prepared correctly. “Properly sourced and properly prepared grains can be part of a healthy diet,” Rubin stated. “With Jesus being called the bread of life, it wouldn’t make sense if bread was bad for everyone. The way it’s processed and preserved matters.”
Olive oil, frequently referenced in scripture, is known to support skin, metabolism, and cardiovascular health. Dairy—especially from sheep, goats, or certain dairy cows—can also be beneficial. “The land of milk and honey was not just a euphemism,” Rubin remarked. “Dairy can be very healthy if it’s whole, raw, and grass-fed.”
Raw, local honey serves as a natural sweetener and immune system booster, while unprocessed whole salt provides essential minerals. Avocados, figs, and fresh fruits are other staples in their recommended diet. “Eat foods that God created and in a form that’s healthy for the body,” Rubin advised. “You can take red meat or an apple and make it unhealthy by how you grow, raise, process, and prepare it.”
The authors argue that individuals should avoid foods labeled “unclean” in Leviticus, such as pork, shellfish, and shrimp. “Pigs, shrimp, and other scavengers don’t have the system to properly process toxins,” Rubin explained. They also caution against modern processed foods, including those containing high-fructose corn syrup, food dyes, and refined sugars.
Even foods considered healthy can become harmful when overly processed. “If Moses were here today, what would the food laws look like?” they pose in “The Biblio Diet,” encouraging readers to apply biblical principles to modern nutrition.
Beyond dietary choices, Axe and Rubin emphasize the importance of spiritual disciplines that impact both body and soul, particularly fasting. “There’s no doubt that fasting is one of the greatest healing breakthroughs someone can experience,” Dr. Axe asserted. Fasting can begin simply by avoiding food for a 10-hour window overnight, allowing the body to “clean up damaged cells, cancer cells, parasites, and infections.” He added, “There’s a lot of medical literature on it being the greatest thing you can do to reverse the aging process and activate longevity.”
For some, fasting can also bring spiritual clarity. “I can tell you personally that spiritual growth brings a deeper connection to God and clearer thinking—the ability to hear God’s voice,” Dr. Axe said. Rubin echoed this sentiment, underscoring the importance of emotional healing as well. “During my successful battle with cancer, I made spiritual health a priority,” he said. “I wrote out a prayer from the Bible and quoted it out loud three times a day—it was medicine to me.” He also highlighted the significance of forgiveness, calling it “essential” to his recovery.
The authors stress that “The Biblio Diet” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. “It’s a great diet for everyone, but due to the number of health problems people have today, there is a level of customization that people can benefit from,” Dr. Axe noted.
The diet is not restrictive; it can even include waffles, pizza, cookies, and ice cream made with wholesome, Bible-approved ingredients. Rubin advises anyone facing health challenges to remain calm, seek peace, and consult multiple sources. “Take a deep breath. Believe that God has provided for your healing. Seek a second opinion, and most of all, do what you have peace about.”
Axe and Rubin view health as a form of worship, a way to honor God through the body. “I think God wants us to be excellent in everything we do,” Dr. Axe said. “One of the greatest things we can do to influence others and let them see the truth of the Bible and what Jesus teaches is by being physically healthy.”
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