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Nourished by Design: A Christ-Centered Approach to Nutrition
“I’m ecstatic that with this book I have both the science and philosophy to defend a biblical food ethic. Enjoy.”
—Joel Salatin
What if your faith and nutrition were designed to work together?
Far too often, the Church neglects this critical topic, leaving believers with the impression that God doesn’t care about our eating habits. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In Nourished by Design, Andy Felton invites readers to explore a Christ-centered approach to nutrition—one that nourishes both body and soul. Rooted in Scripture and informed by modern science, this transformative book challenges a broken food culture and reveals how eating can become a daily encounter with God’s love, logic, and design for human flourishing.
Inside, you’ll A biblical foundation for understanding the body, food, and healthWhy metabolic dysfunction lies at the root of many modern health issuesA practical framework for aligning your eating habits with God’s designThe powerful integration of Christian feasting and fasting with modern insights on food rhythmsA balanced theology of meat and food ethicsPrinciples for God-honoring food systems and sustainable stewardshipA practical quick-start guide to building foundational nutrition habits and tracking progressWhether you’re overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or longing for a deeper connection between your faith and the way you eat, Nourished by Design will help you transform your habits—and your life.
—Joel Salatin
What if your faith and nutrition were designed to work together?
Far too often, the Church neglects this critical topic, leaving believers with the impression that God doesn’t care about our eating habits. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In Nourished by Design, Andy Felton invites readers to explore a Christ-centered approach to nutrition—one that nourishes both body and soul. Rooted in Scripture and informed by modern science, this transformative book challenges a broken food culture and reveals how eating can become a daily encounter with God’s love, logic, and design for human flourishing.
Inside, you’ll A biblical foundation for understanding the body, food, and healthWhy metabolic dysfunction lies at the root of many modern health issuesA practical framework for aligning your eating habits with God’s designThe powerful integration of Christian feasting and fasting with modern insights on food rhythmsA balanced theology of meat and food ethicsPrinciples for God-honoring food systems and sustainable stewardshipA practical quick-start guide to building foundational nutrition habits and tracking progressWhether you’re overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or longing for a deeper connection between your faith and the way you eat, Nourished by Design will help you transform your habits—and your life.
306 pages, Paperback
Published May 2, 2025
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About the author
Andy Felton
1 book8 followersAndy Felton is a devoted Christian, husband, father of two boys, and the author of Nourished by Design, a book exploring the intersection of faith, food, and health. A former nuclear submarine officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Andy now serves as a manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory. After overcoming his own health challenges, he is passionate about helping others align their physical and spiritual well-being with God’s design for flourishing. Andy lives in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he is an active member of Crossroads Bible Church.
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July 8, 2025
Lots to consider! Inspiring!
November 17, 2025
This book is good for someone looking to understand how the Bible is meant to be a guideline for ALL aspects of our lives. It will provide an understanding of how to approach health in a Christ-honoring way in a compelling, biblically sound format.
June 1, 2025
Andy’s book was refreshing to read since it encourages Christians to humbly consider their decisions regarding food and health and whether it is God-honoring or not. Ultimately he provides sound scientific evidence to pursue good nutrition for a better life that allows us to maximize our productivity and godly living, and flourish as God intended.
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August 7, 2025Very well thought out. I will refer back to tis book.
August 22, 2025
This a slightly premature review (I'm just over half-way in the book).
Many books on nutrition look at only our bodies and/or food. And in so doing, they are just a band-aid fix.
Not this one. Andy goes all the way back to the original creation and what we were designed for. He unpacks what it means to be a human, a body, a person, etc. He breaks down the food chain to photosynthesis and how we treat the soil & plants that produce actual food. He takes a deep dive into metabolism & cellular processes. He also takes "Big Food" to court and its attempts at creating a "better" way with vitamins, supplements, ultra-processed foods, etc.
He doesn't say we should eat according to the Hebrew laws. He doesn't say all this and none of that. (Although, there are a few obvious things that should be avoided as much as possible.) Rather, he lays out a very strong case for nutrition that is harmonious and as natural/wholesome as possible. And again, he does it by going all the way back to the beginning. He's done very exhaustive research. I don't think you'll be disappointed!
Many books on nutrition look at only our bodies and/or food. And in so doing, they are just a band-aid fix.
Not this one. Andy goes all the way back to the original creation and what we were designed for. He unpacks what it means to be a human, a body, a person, etc. He breaks down the food chain to photosynthesis and how we treat the soil & plants that produce actual food. He takes a deep dive into metabolism & cellular processes. He also takes "Big Food" to court and its attempts at creating a "better" way with vitamins, supplements, ultra-processed foods, etc.
He doesn't say we should eat according to the Hebrew laws. He doesn't say all this and none of that. (Although, there are a few obvious things that should be avoided as much as possible.) Rather, he lays out a very strong case for nutrition that is harmonious and as natural/wholesome as possible. And again, he does it by going all the way back to the beginning. He's done very exhaustive research. I don't think you'll be disappointed!
January 6, 2026
A must read for everyone. Very well researched and clearly written. So thankful for this book. It is one I will read over and over again.
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