SPRING MENU
ABNORMAL APPETITE
SUPERACIDITY
Abnormal appetite is caused by the surplus acid which is left in the stomach after digestion has taken place. This surplus acid causes irritation of the mucous membrane of both the stomach and the pylorus. The supersecretion of acid, in turn, is caused by overeating, by taking foods in combination which are chemically inharmonious, by sedative and intoxicating beverages, by tobacco, and by all stimulating drugs. The logical remedy, therefore, is to omit the use of these things, and to regulate the diet according to age, occupation, and chemistry, and to drink copiously of water both at meals and between meals.
BREAKFAST
- Plain or flaked wheat, boiled very thoroughly; serve with butter, cream, and nuts
- A baked or broiled banana
LUNCHEON
- Purée of pea soup, made from the pod
- Baked potatoes
- One egg, boiled two minutes, or lightly shirred
DINNER
- Spinach or dandelion, cooked
- Boiled onions, peas, asparagus—any two of these
- A very small portion of tender fish (optional)
- A baked potato
- Gelatin or junket