CURATIVE
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REMEDIAL MENUS
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LOW VITALITY (continued)
SPRING MENU
LOW VITALITY--UNDERWEIGHT WEAK DIGESTION
Take a cool sponge or a shower bath, a few minutes' vigorous exercise, and a cup of hot water just after rising.
BREAKFAST
Strained orange juice, diluted--one-half water
One egg whipped five or six minutes with a rotary egg beater, to which add a spoonful of sugar, a flavor of pineapple juice, and a glass of milk
Half-cup of wheat bran, cooked, and a spoonful or two of steamed wheat
LUNCHEON
Three eggs prepared as for breakfast, adding two glasses of milk. Drink slowly
DINNER
A two-egg omelet rolled in cream and grated nuts
Puree of peas or beans
A small baked potato
Take sufficient wheat bran night and morning to keep the bowels in normal action.
SUMMER MENU
LOW VITALITY--UNDERWEIGHT WEAK DIGESTION
A very ripe peach or plum, a cup of cool water, exercise and deep breathing on rising.
BREAKFAST
Cantaloup, peaches, cherries, or any very ripe sweet fruit Buttermilk or egg, prepared choice A baked sweet potato
LUNCHEON
Three glasses of milk, taking one-half glass every five or six minutes A small portion of wheat bran, cooked
DINNER
A green salad An ear of tender corn One or two fresh vegetables such as onions, beans, spinach, beets
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