Condiments: Pepper, mustard, catsup, vinegar, pickles, horseradish. These are irritating to the delicate lining of the stomach; they overstimulate the appetite; they have no food value. Excess of acids extracts needed mineral from the body.
Meats: Pork roast or chops, ham, sausages, canned or dried meats and fish, corned beef, sweetbreads, kidneys, game. All are difficult of digestion.
Some Foods Especially Dangerous for Children Under Six.
Peanuts, ice-cream cones, soda water, baked beans, raw cucumbers, popcorn.
Poisons for Little Children.
Not for vitality, beauty, clear thinking at any age.
Pastry: Pie, tarts, dumplings, cream puffs. The combination of fat and starch makes these difficult of digestion.
Rich Foods: Rich cake, puddings, sauces, preserves, and conserves. Excess of sugar or fat overtaxes the digestion and also spoils the appetite for simple, wholesome foods.