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Encyclopedia of Diet: a Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 4 · Eugene Christian — chapter 3 of 72 · ~213 words · public domain

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CURATIVE

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REMEDIAL MENUS

CONCLUDED

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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