In adopting the two-meals-a-day system, the noon meal should be omitted. This gives the stomach and the irritated nerves a rest, and creates natural hunger which augments both digestion and assimilation. (See Lesson XIII, p. 630). BREAKFAST Melon or peaches A very ripe banana, with soaked prunes and cream A spoonful of nuts One or two spoonfuls of whole wheat, cooked very thoroughly One egg, prepared choice--preferably whipped One glass of water A green salad or some sweet fruit may be eaten at noon if very hungry. DINNER Squash or pumpkin, cooked en casserole Fresh string beans A baked sweet potato One or two tablespoonfuls of nuts--choice Junket or gelatin A glass of water SUGGESTIONS FOR WINTER FIRST DAY: On rising, drink two cups of cool water, and devote from five to ten minutes to vigorous exercises and deep breathing. BREAKFAST A cup of hot water or thin chocolate A small portion of boiled wheat One exceedingly ripe banana, eaten with cream One or two eggs, whipped--cream and sugar added One or two figs, with cream and either nuts or nut butter LUNCHEON Two eggs, whipped; add a flavor of sugar, orange juice, and a glass of milk A cup of hot water DINNER Turnips, carrots, parsnips, onions--any two of these A baked potato or baked beans A small portion of fish, white meat of chicken, or an egg Just before retiring, take exercises as prescribed for the morning, and, if constipated, two or three tablespoonfuls of wheat bran. SECOND DAY: The same as the first, slightly increasing the quantity of food if hungry. THIRD DAY: The same as the second, adding one or two baked bananas to the morning meal, and varying the vegetables according to the appetite for the noon and the evening meal. Nearly all vegetables such as turnips, beets, carrots and parsnips may be substituted for one another. FOURTH DAY: BREAKFAST Tokay or Malaga grapes A cup of hot water Two eggs, lightly poached, or a very rare omelet A whole wheat muffin or a bran gem A cup of chocolate A liberal portion of wheat bran (one-fourth oatmeal), cooked and served as an ordinary cereal, eaten with butter LUNCHEON Choice of either _a_ or _b_: _a_ Two eggs, prepared as follows: Break into a bowl. Add a teaspoonful of sugar to each egg. Whip five minutes very rapidly with a rotary egg beater. Add a glass of milk and a teaspoonful of orange juice to each egg _b_ A quart of milk and half a cup of bran One baked banana DINNER Any green salad--celery or shredded cabbage (very little), with salt and nuts Choice of any two fresh vegetables Choice of: _a_ One or two exceedingly ripe bananas, baked, eaten with butter or cream _b_ Figs or raisins, with cream A glass of water Exercise the same as prescribed for the first day.