Why Would Jesus Eat Colbert, Don

Don Colbert makes the case that dietary choices aren't just about health — they're spiritual. Drawing on biblical texts, archaeological evidence, and modern nutrition science, he explores what Jesus and his contemporaries actually ate in first-century Judea: fish, whole grains, olive oil, figs, and wine in moderation. No processed sugars. No factory farming. Colbert argues that returning to this Mediterranean-style diet isn't nostalgia — it's practical wisdom that could solve modern epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. He connects scriptural food laws to current medical research, suggesting our bodies were designed for the foods mentioned in scripture. Whether you're devout or just curious about ancestral eating patterns, this offers a fresh lens on the overlap between faith and wellness. Written for readers interested in biblical history, health, or both.