Half a dozen steamed figs, with cream

LUNCHEON

Asparagus or peas

A small portion of new potatoes—preferably baked

DINNER

Potato, steamed wheat, or bran gems

A glass of milk; buttermilk preferred

One fresh vegetable, such as carrots, turnips, parsnips, or onions

Nuts or cream cheese

A generous quantity of pure water should be drunk immediately on rising, and from one to two glasses at each of these meals.