The Natural Food of Man / Being an attempt to prove from comparative anatomy, physiology, chemistry and hygiene, that the original, best and natural diet of man is fruit and nuts

by Hereward Carrington

Luncheon No. 2.—Peanut purée, boiled rice (or baked potatoes), stewed fruit, whole-wheat bread.

Luncheon No. 3.—Salad of any kind, garnished with olive oil and lemon juice; fresh fruit and whole-wheat bread.

The following are a few sample dinners:—

Dinner No. 1.—Fresh fruit, salad, macaroni, whole-wheat bread.

Dinner No. 2.—Peas, beans or lentils, browned rice, baked potatoes, stewed fruit, whole-wheat bread.

Dinner No. 3.—Soup, eggs, cooked vegetables, whole-wheat bread.

Dinner No. 4.—Bean soup, or pea soup, boiled rice, baked potatoes, stewed fruit, whole-wheat bread.

Dr William S. Sadler[41] gives the following directions as to food combinations:—

Good Combinations

• Fruits and grains
• Grains and meat or eggs
• Grains and nuts
• Grains and milk
• Grains and vegetables
• Grains and legumes