Part 34

MENUS FOR DIABETES

SPRING MENU

DIABETES

The diabetic patient should observe the usual rules for vigorous exercise and deep breathing, and for copious water-drinking just after rising and just before retiring.

The diet should consist as nearly as possible of foods in their natural condition, such as extremely ripe fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, and of the proteid group such as eggs, milk, cheese, gelatin, legumes, and now and then a limited quantity of fish.

BREAKFAST

Cherries, berries, or a baked apple, without sugar Two or three extremely ripe bananas, with thin cream A spoonful or two of nuts, or nut butter A glass of milk; clabbered milk preferred

LUNCHEON

A small portion of plain wheat, or oat groats (grains), boiled until well done One fresh vegetable--preferably onions, carrots, or peas

DINNER

A liberal green salad, with nuts and oil One or two fresh vegetables, such as peas, asparagus, or okra An egg or a bit of fish A baked potato Gelatin or junket

The bowels should be kept in normal condition at all times, either by vigorous exercising or by the liberal use of wheat bran.

Avoid extreme acids, sweets, white bread, and heavy starches found in cereal products.

SUMMER MENU

DIABETES

A glass of water and one or two very ripe peaches just after rising and just before retiring. Devote thirty minutes, if possible, to deep breathing and vigorous exercise.

BREAKFAST

Melon, peaches, or any sweet fresh fruit Two eggs, whipped very thoroughly, or two glasses of clabbered milk Corn or a whole wheat muffin

LUNCHEON

Cauliflower, cabbage, or okra Tender corn or string beans Fish, chicken, egg, or clabbered milk A baked potato

The fish, the chicken and the milk should be taken in limited quantities; vegetables should predominate.

Mastication should be very thorough, and a glass or two of water should be drunk at each meal.

DINNER

Vegetable soup Salad, with nuts or oil Corn or lima beans A potato--sweet or white

FALL MENU

DIABETES

A glass or two of water and a bit of fruit just after rising, followed by vigorous exercises and deep breathing.

BREAKFAST