Advisable Foods.—The following foods are used in the formation of diet for an advanced convalescent nephritic patient when not otherwise contraindicated:
Cereals, potatoes, rice, green vegetables and salads, fruits, fresh and stewed, ham, bacon, or beef once or twice a week, chicken, lamb, or mutton[123] several times a week, simple desserts, such as junket, prune or fig whip, orange, lemon, grape, pineapple or apricot gelatin, bread, rice or tapioca pudding, plain vanilla ice cream.[124]
Foods to Be Avoided.—The following foods are avoided except the meats, which must be given not more than once to three times a week, as directed by physician:
Meat broths, especially those made from commercial meat extracts, bouillon cubes, etc.
Strong tea or coffee.
Alcoholic beverages, unless especially prescribed by the physician.
Liver, kidney, sweetbreads.[125]
Meat croquettes and other made dishes.
Rich sauces or gravies.
Condiments and spices of all sorts.