The sandwich is an important part of the bill of fare. It is not necessary to eat a cooked dinner in order to have a square meal, but for those who work indoors and are unable to take walking exercises before or after their noon meal, it is important to take some warm fluid or semi-fluid food in the form of broth, milk or soup as an entree or with their meal. With the convenience of modern inventions of gas, alcohol and electric stoves, or patented bottles which keep food warm for hours, this is easily obtained.
Some people thrive on raw foods, while others do not. The best time to begin with raw foods is in childhood. Hot house plants cannot digest raw foods. Open your doors and windows and learn to breathe first. Fresh air and sunshine are necessary for the change of food. If your teeth are poor, substitute a food-chopper or grinder for your foods.
Use only one rich protein food at any meal. Exceptions: A few nuts which are rich in fat may be eaten at the end of a meal where cottage cheese, peas, or eggs are served.
SANDWICHES.
HONEY SANDWICHES.
Spread some stale or sun-dried black or Graham bread with honey or with butter and honey. Serve with black malt coffee for supper. A salad consisting of fruits, almond cream and raw green leaves makes a suitable entree. Whipped cream may be used instead of butter or almond cream. Among fruits, apples, prunes, bananas and pineapples are the most suitable combinations. Honey should be used sparingly during hot summer days as it is very heating to the blood.
SCRAMBLED EGGS ON SANDWICHES, AND CHERRIES.
Eat the cherries at the beginning or at the end of the meal; lettuce is a good addition.
GROUND NUTS WITH APPLES AND RAISINS.
Grind six to twelve nuts in the morning and keep in a jar or paper bag. At lunch-time cut one apple into small pieces, add twelve raisins and the ground nuts. Eat with or without bread and butter. It is best to use only one kind of nuts at a time. Celery is also a good addition.