For diet and general instructions in regard to nervousness, see menus for "Fermentation" and "Superacidity." See also Lesson XVII, "Nervousness--Its Cause and Cure," Vol. V, p. 1211. MENUS FOR SUBACIDITY SPRING MENU _INDIGESTION_ (_CHRONIC_) BREAKFAST A dish of very ripe berries or apricots A cup of hot water A baked white potato, served with a very little butter and salt One or two egg whites, lightly poached Half a cup of wheat bran, cooked twenty minutes LUNCHEON A cup of hot water Two or three bananas, baked in casserole dish. (For baked bananas, see recipe, p. 677) DINNER A cup of hot water Purée of peas A baked white potato, asparagus, or carrots Half a cup of wheat bran cooked, served as an ordinary cereal A few tablespoonfuls of pineapple juice should be taken half an hour after each meal. The above menus may be increased in quantity as the digestion improves, taking special care, however, not to overeat. Fresh vegetables, from the list given below, may be added to the noon and the evening meal, as the season advances, and the patient becomes stronger. Asparagus Beans Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Kale Lettuce Parsnips Peas Spinach Squash SUMMER MENU _INDIGESTION_ (_CHRONIC_) Immediately on rising, drink a cup of water, and devote from five to ten minutes to vigorous exercise, with deep breathing. BREAKFAST Melon or peaches A large red banana, baked, or broiled in butter; eat with soaked prunes One egg, either coddled or whipped LUNCHEON Melon or cantaloup A liberal portion of gelatin, with thin cream DINNER A light vegetable soup A very small portion of green salad A very little tender fish or chicken--white meat Baked potatoes or green corn Any fresh vegetables A small portion of wheat bran, cooked FALL MENU _INDIGESTION_ (_CHRONIC_) Immediately on rising, drink a cup of water, and devote a few minutes to vigorous exercise. BREAKFAST A bunch of Tokay or Malaga grapes One or two eggs, coddled or poached A baked white potato A cup of hot water LUNCHEON Purée of corn or beans One or two egg whites, whipped DINNER Stewed pumpkin or squash A baked white potato One extremely ripe banana (black spotted), eaten with cream WINTER MENU _INDIGESTION_ (_CHRONIC_) BREAKFAST A cup of coarse wheat bran Whole wheat, cooked until the grains burst open; serve with thin cream or rich milk, and either a spoonful of nuts or nut butter (This should be masticated exceedingly fine) LUNCHEON One egg whipped very fine, or boiled one and one-half minutes; if whipped, add a sprinkle of sugar; if boiled, eat with a baked potato A very small vegetable salad--grated carrots, onion, and lettuce leaves DINNER