Part 29

SPRING MENU

ABNORMAL APPETITE

SUPERACIDITY

Abnormal appetite is caused by the surplus acid which is left in the stomach after digestion has taken place. This surplus acid causes irritation of the mucous membrane of both the stomach and the pylorus. The supersecretion of acid, in turn, is caused by overeating, by taking foods in combination which are chemically inharmonious, by sedative and intoxicating beverages, by tobacco, and by all stimulating drugs. The logical remedy, therefore, is to omit the use of these things, and to regulate the diet according to age, occupation, and chemistry, and to drink copiously of water both at meals and between meals.

BREAKFAST

Plain or flaked wheat, boiled very thoroughly; serve with butter, cream, and nuts A baked or broiled banana

LUNCHEON

Purée of pea soup, made from the pod Baked potatoes One egg, boiled two minutes, or lightly shirred

DINNER

Spinach or dandelion, cooked Boiled onions, peas, asparagus--any two of these A very small portion of tender fish (optional) A baked potato Gelatin or junket

NOTE: For all cases of superacidity, see "Importance of Water-drinking," Vol. II, p. 434.

SUMMER MENU

ABNORMAL APPETITE

SUPERACIDITY

BREAKFAST

A melon or extremely ripe peaches; melon preferred Two or three eggs, whipped; flavor with sugar and fruit-juice, and add half a glass of milk to each egg

LUNCHEON

A liberal portion of tender corn, with butter Half a glass of milk

DINNER

A green salad with grated nuts Any two fresh vegetables A very small portion of fish A small, baked potato Cantaloup

Drink one or two glasses of water at each meal.

FALL MENU

ABNORMAL APPETITE

SUPERACIDITY

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup, or very ripe tomatoes with a sprinkle of sugar and a spoonful of cream A morsel of smoked fish A baked potato or a bran meal gem

LUNCHEON

A green salad Turnips, Brussels sprouts, onions, green corn, lima beans--any two of these A wheat muffin or a slice of corn bread