Choice of the following:

MENU I MENU II
BREAKFAST

Two or three egg whites, whipped three or four minutes, into which whip a teaspoonful each of olive-oil and lemon juice, and a heaping teaspoonful of sugar. Add a cup of rich milk

One exceedingly ripe banana, eaten with nut butter, cream, and figs or dates

A glass or two of milk

LUNCHEON

Turnips, carrots, parsnips, squash—any two of these

A bit of whole wheat bread or a baked potato

Milk

Boiled onions

A bit of tender fish or an egg. (The egg might be whipped as for morning)

A baked potato—sweet or white

Milk

DINNER

Choice of one vegetable (see luncheon)

One egg whipped, or a glass of milk. (Both, if the appetite will accept them)

A baked potato—sweet or white

An egg, or clabbered milk, with a little sugar

A baked potato

One fresh vegetable

It would be preferable to make the entire meal (dinner) upon whipped eggs, if they appeal to the taste.

For “Choice of Menus,” see p. 683, Vol. III.

WINTER MENU FOR THE YOUTH

ANEMIA—MALASSIMILATION—UNDERWEIGHT—NO APPETITE

BREAKFAST

A cup of chocolate or cocoa, or warm milk

Steamed wheat, farina, or corn hominy