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Nutrition & Hygiene Station After registering and receiving their Christ bracelets, 2-10 patients were gathered in a group and taught the following while waiting to see the doctor: that when we have Jesus as their Savior, the Holy Spirit lives in them. We want to take care of our bodies, since we are His temple and so we can serve our families and the LORD for a long time. Jesus said, “…the saying, ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true” (John 4:37). We came, planted seeds of the gospel and medical care through this mission trip. Learning about healthy food and hygiene are vital to caring for our physical bodies so we can carry out His purposes through us. Food is a big deal in Guatemala as it is in every country. The staples of black beans and corn tortillas are supplemented with eggs, some chicken, seasonal local vegetables, avocado and local as well as imported fruits (like oranges). The ancient diet of beans and corn provides complete protein, since beans are lack