The physical structure of Man is declared by our most eminent biologists and anatomists to be that of a _frugivorous_ (fruit-eating) animal. It is, therefore, our Creator's intention that we should subsist upon the various fruits of the earth--not upon the products of the shambles.[1] [1] See "The Testimony of Science in Favour of Natural and Humane Diet." The accepted scientific classification places Man with the anthropoid apes, at the head of the highest order of mammals. These animals bear the closest resemblance to human beings, their teeth and internal organs being practically identical, and in a natural state they subsist upon nuts, seeds, grains, and other fruits. Hence those who have studied this subject thoroughly can hardly entertain any doubt that the more largely our diet consists of these simple products of nature, the more likely we shall be to enjoy health and to secure longevity. The number and variety of such fruits and seeds is very great (including all the nuts and cereals _and their products_, as well as the pulses, legumes, etc.); and the Science of Dietetics has made such rapid progress in recent years that nuts and grains are, for the benefit of those who possess weakened digestive organs, now prepared in various ways which make them easily digestible and very savoury when cooked. To such foods may be added, for the sake of convenience and variety, vegetables of various kinds and dairy produce, such as milk, butter, cheese and eggs. [Sidenote: =Personal Testimony.=] Nineteen years of abstinence from flesh-food (practised without any illness, and resulting in increased strength, stamina and health), and of observation and experiment during that period, combined with the knowledge obtained through helping hundreds of men and women to regain health by reforming their habits of living, have convinced me that a well selected fruitarian dietary, thus supplemented, will prove beneficial to all who desire physical and mental fitness. Temporary difficulties may be experienced by some in adopting such a simple style of living, or in obtaining adequate provision in their present domestic conditions; mistakes may be made--certain necessary elements being omitted from the new diet--and temporary failure may sometimes result in consequence; but if some preliminary study and consideration are given to the matter, and _variety_ in the food is secured to ensure complete nourishment, success is easily obtainable. [Sidenote: =A Step at a Time.=] In most cases where there is a desire to adopt this purer and better way, it will be found that the policy of proceeding slowly but surely, a step at a time, is the wisest in the end.