Mormons don’t drink coffee or tea because of guidelines set out in the "Word of Wisdom", a health code that Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, claimed he received from God in 1833. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

It essentially argues that Mormons should take care of their health by regularly exercising, practicing proper hygiene, and eating nutritious food – the body is a temple, so they say.

According to this divinely inspired health regime, the diet of a good Mormon should be rich in grains, which are “the staff of life," while fruit and vegetables should be enjoyed "with prudence and thanksgiving.” Meat is fine, but it should be "used sparingly.”

Alcohol, tobacco, and other “harmful substances” are complete

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