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Encyclopedia of Diet: a Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 3 · Eugene Christian — chapter 31 of 62 · ~352 words · public domain

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Immediately on rising, drink two glasses of water.

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup, or very ripe peach--neither sugar nor cream Tender corn, scraped from the cob; cook slightly with a whipped egg and butter, stirring constantly A glass or two of water (Mastication should be very thorough)

LUNCHEON

String beans and either young carrots or onions A baked potato One egg, prepared choice

DINNER

Fish--very tender A baked potato A green salad with nuts An ear of tender corn A glass or two of water

Just before retiring, drink two glasses of water.

FALL MENU

SOUR STOMACH (SUPERACIDITY) IRRITATION OF STOMACH AND INTESTINES

Observe the instructions in regard to water-drinking and deep breathing, which were given in connection with the spring menu.

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup, peaches, or persimmons A glass of clabbered milk One whipped egg A small portion of steamed or boiled whole wheat A tablespoonful of clean, wheat bran

LUNCHEON

Choice of the following--

a Two or three exceedingly ripe bananas (red variety preferred), eaten with cream, two figs, and either nuts or nut butter b A baked sweet potato

DINNER

Lettuce, endive, or romaine salad, with dressing or olive-oil and whipped egg Tender corn or string beans A baked potato A baked banana

From one to three glasses of water should be drunk at each of these meals--half a glass at the beginning; a glass during the progress of the meal, and a glass at the close.

WINTER MENU

SOUR STOMACH (SUPERACIDITY) IRRITATION OF STOMACH AND INTESTINES

On rising, drink two or three glasses of water, and take vigorous exercise and deep breathing.

BREAKFAST

Two heaping tablespoonfuls of plain wheat, thoroughly cooked, or simmered over night; eat with butter and nuts One or two eggs, either whipped or cooked two minutes

The entire meal may consist of boiled wheat and butter, with a very little cream, unless the weather is exceedingly cold, in which event the wheat may be reduced in quantity, and two, or even three, whipped eggs taken.

LUNCHEON

A liberal portion of baked sweet potato Stewed pumpkin or winter squash, with either butter or olive-oil A cup of chocolate

DINNER

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