Part 42

In regard to the omission of food in severe cases, see Spring Menu.

BREAKFAST

Cantaloup or melon, discarding the pulp of the melon Two or three egg whites, lightly whipped with a sprinkle of sugar

LUNCHEON

Tender peas, string beans, green corn, or young carrots, thoroughly cooked Bran meal gems

DINNER

Carrots, parsnips, squash, spinach, or turnip-tops Graham gems or a baked potato

FALL MENU

GASTRITIS

BREAKFAST

A cantaloup or very ripe peaches--no cream Baked chestnuts, or boiled rice, with butter A tablespoonful of wheat bran in hot water

LUNCHEON

Eggplant, okra, or a Spanish onion Tender corn or a potato

DINNER

Celery or lettuce Nuts and ripe olives Green corn or a baked potato Carrots or winter squash

WINTER MENU

GASTRITIS

BREAKFAST

A baked banana A spoonful or two of plain wheat, boiled A cup of hot water

LUNCHEON

Winter squash, or onion, en casserole A baked potato Celery hearts

DINNER

A light vegetable soup--no crackers Celery Carrots or parsnips A potato

For instructions in cooking "en casserole," see p. 671.

MENUS FOR NERVOUS INDIGESTION

SPRING MENU

NERVOUS INDIGESTION

Nervous indigestion is a condition in which the mucous membrane of the stomach is in a chronic state of irritation caused by hydrochloric acid fermentation.