Part 36

An abundance of cool water should be drunk between meals, and from one to two glasses at meals.

Fevered stomach is caused by fermentation of food--hyperacidity. After the diet is balanced so as to be chemically harmonious, the next most important thing is copious water-drinking at meals and between meals.

See Vol. II, p. 434.

SUMMER MENU

FERMENTATION--INTESTINAL GAS FEVERED STOMACH AND LIPS CANKERS ON TONGUE

Immediately on rising, drink a glass or two of water. Also take vigorous exercise and deep breathing.

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup, or watermelon, eliminating the pulp Half a pint of junket or gelatin A baked banana or bran meal gems

LUNCHEON

A liberal portion of fresh green corn, boiled or steamed in the husk; eat with a very little butter

DINNER

Two fresh green vegetables Choice of fish or an egg A baked potato

From one to two glasses of water should be drunk at each of these meals, eliminating all sweets and acids.

If there is a tendency toward constipation, half a cup of wheat bran, cooked, and served as an ordinary cereal, should be taken at the morning and the evening meal.

FALL MENU

FERMENTATION--INTESTINAL GAS FEVERED STOMACH AND LIPS CANKERS ON TONGUE

Immediately on rising, drink a cup of cool water, and take vigorous exercise and deep breathing.

BREAKFAST

A bunch of California grapes One egg--coddled (See recipe, p. 677) Choice of very ripe bananas, baked--served with butter and thin cream, or a corn-meal muffin A cup of hot water into which put a little sugar or cream

LUNCHEON

Two or three eggs whipped very thoroughly, to which slowly add a teaspoonful each of lemon juice and of sugar while whipping. Add half a glass of milk to each egg

EMERGENCY LUNCHEON

A scrambled egg or a morsel of fish, eaten with a baked potato A boiled onion A cup of water

DINNER

Choice of carrots, parsnips, squash, or string beans, seasoned with a little butter A baked potato or green corn A cup of milk

EMERGENCY DINNER

Two baked potatoes A boiled onion A glass of milk, and an egg, if desired

If one is engaged in heavy manual labor, the food may be increased beyond the amount herein prescribed. The combination, however, should be observed.