Part 44

WEAK DIGESTION--NERVOUSNESS

SLIGHT ECZEMA

MENU I MENU II

BREAKFAST

A very ripe banana with Fruit--choice soaked prunes Two tablespoonfuls of One dessert-spoonful of nuts--choice nuts--choice Two very ripe baked bananas, One or two spoonfuls of with cream and steamed whole wheat nut butter Two eggs--prepared choice One egg A glass of water One or two glasses of milk Wheat bran

DINNER

Two or three fresh vegetables Choice of two fresh vegetables Tender corn A baked sweet or a white A baked sweet or a white potato potato A salad--lettuce or celery Junket or gelatin A small portion of ice-cream

All sweets may be omitted if they do not appeal especially to the taste, and other foods proportionately increased.

If there is a tendency toward sour stomach or intestinal gas, all fruit except bananas should be omitted.

WINTER MENU

WEAK DIGESTION--NERVOUSNESS

SLIGHT ECZEMA

BREAKFAST

(Very light)

California grapes, or the strained juice of a sweet orange A baked sweet potato, with butter A cup of hot water into which put a spoonful of sugar and two tablespoonfuls of cream

LUNCHEON

Choice of the following: a Three whipped eggs. Add a tablespoonful each of sugar and lemon juice b A bowl of clabbered milk, with a sprinkle of sugar A cup of hot water, with sugar and cream

DINNER

Boiled onions, and either cabbage or carrots One egg, or an omelet A baked potato A cup of hot water or cocoa

If small portions of the above foods are eaten, two egg whites and one yolk may be taken at the close of the evening meal. (See recipe, Vol. III, p. 678). This makes an excellent dessert, delegating to the body much warmth, and aiding in the general digestion of other foods.

MENUS FOR APPENDICITIS

SPRING MENU

APPENDICITIS

BREAKFAST

A cup of hot water Two tablespoonfuls of wheat bran, cooked thirty minutes; serve with thin cream A portion of prunes, soaked in clear hot water until soft A small, baked potato

LUNCHEON

Peas in the pod A cup of hot water

DINNER