Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 4Christian, Eugene
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Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 4
Christian, Eugene
Diet; Diet in disease; Food
_FOR INVALID CHILD--MAKING MUSCULAR TISSUE--REGULATING BOWELS_
A very ripe peach or a bunch of grapes on awaking; exercise and deep
breathing.
BREAKFAST
Cantaloup or peaches--very little sugar and
cream
Whipped eggs, junket, or gelatin--all the child
will take of either, or a portion of all
LUNCHEON
Tender corn, scraped from cob, made into a
purée; season to taste
Milk and either eggs or gelatin
DINNER
Cantaloup or melon
A pint of milk, with one whipped egg
A spoonful of bran
Deep breathing in the open air just before retiring.
FALL MENU
_FOR INVALID CHILD--MAKING MUSCULAR TISSUE--REGULATING BOWELS_
/First Day/: The first thing after rising, give the body a
thorough rubbing with a coarse towel or flesh brush, and a gentle
massage. Do not use water except on the face and hands.
BREAKFAST
Whip two fresh eggs very fine, adding slowly, while whipping, two
teaspoonfuls of sugar, two and one-half teaspoonfuls of lemon
juice, and two tablespoonfuls of cream. Add half a glass of milk to
each egg and mix thoroughly
At usual breakfast hour begin taking not more than half a glass
at first; in ten or fifteen minutes another half glass. Continue
taking half a glass every ten or fifteen minutes until the full
amount is consumed
LUNCHEON
A small, baked potato
Two eggs, prepared as for breakfast
DINNER
A glass of milk
A baked potato
Bit of any fresh vegetable that appeals to the
taste
Drink liberally of water between meals or at meals. Just before
retiring, rub the body with a flesh brush, or give it a massage as
prescribed for the morning.
Take about one tablespoonful of coarse wheat bran at the beginning of
each meal. To keep the intestines thoroughly cleansed is of primary
importance. Increase the quantity until the desired result is produced,
which should be an action once or twice a day.
/Second Day/: The same as the first, decreasing the eggs and
increasing the milk.
/Third Day/: The same as the second, slightly varying the menus
by increasing the quantity of eggs and milk, if these are agreeable,
reducing the other articles correspondingly.
/Fourth Day/:
BREAKFAST
A glass or two of clabbered milk, slightly
sweetened until it is palatable
Wheat bran, cooked
LUNCHEON
Choice of any fresh vegetable, especially such
as sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or red banana, eaten
with nut butter
A little cream and either dates or figs
DINNER
Fruit and nuts, prepared any way they are
palatable
/Fifth Day/: The same as the first, repeating the diet herein
given so long as it is agreeable.
The body should be rubbed with a flesh brush and given massage every
morning and evening.
WINTER MENU
_FOR INVALID CHILD--MAKING MUSCULAR TISSUE--REGULATING BOWELS_
Choice of the following menus:
MENU I MENU II
BREAKFAST
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