In various parts of book, readers will have noticed commendatory reference to several "Wallacite" goods, and I would here urge that all seeking a pure, wholesome dietary in health or sickness, should give them a trial. The range of foods is practically unlimited, every requirement of health or palate being suited, but all alike composed of pure, wholesome ingredients, guaranteed free from such deleterious substances or adulterants as yeast, chemicals, artificial colouring matter, mineral salt, &c. The variety of biscuits and cakes ranges from the plainest sorts, to suit the dyspeptic or ascetic, to the most delectable dainties for afternoon tea, not forgetting Oaten Shortcakes to specially delight the "Canny Scot." Nor need any one be at a loss to obtain supplies, for, besides the various Health Food Depots mentioned (see inside front cover), customers can obtain 5s. worth of cakes and biscuits carriage paid to any part of the United Kingdom, direct from headquarters, 466 Battersea Park Road, London.
Besides the "Bakery" products there are many additions to one's resources generally. There is "Stamina" Food for infants invalids, and, curiously enough, athletes. It is exceedingly palatable for general use in puddings, pancakes, &e., while gruel can be prepared in a few minutes. Use one part "Stamina" Meal to four parts of fast-boiling liquid, stock, milk and water, &c.; simmer five minutes, and it is ready.
In the Pale Roasted Coffee one has coffee at its best, without the harmful properties of the ordinary article. Thus, with a selection from the other "P.R." dainties, including some pure fruit preserves, cocoanut or raisin nut cheese, &c., &c., one can have not only a "Physical Regeneration Breakfast Table," but a "P.R." store-room complete in itself.
There are many other Health Foods, &c., to which one would like to call attention, but space admits of only one—Nut Oil with Extract of Malt ought entirely to supersede the cod liver oil horror. Since a much larger percentage of nut oil can be incorporated—30 per cent. or over, as against 10 per cent. to 15 per cent., which is the most that can be tolerated of the nauseous cod liver oil—its tonic and up-building properties are much greater. Any chemist will compound it, but it can now be had ready for use from Messrs Mapleton at the very low price of 7d. per lb. See price list, p. 103.
With regard to obtaining regular supplies of Health Food Specialties, no one need be at any loss. A post card to any of the leading depots will bring a price list from which to order direct. Some firms—Chapman, Liverpool; Winter, Birmingham: "Pitman" Stores, &c.—send quite small parcels—5/-upwards, carriage paid.
The "Pitman" Reform Food Stores, Birmingham, stand unrivalled for extent and completeness. Besides their "Vigar" specialties and every possible variety of Health Foods, they have an unlimited range of cooking utensils, nut mills and appliances of every kind to facilitate the wholesome preparation of food. The "Pitman" Steam Cooker is a marvel of cheapness and excellence, consisting of deep boiler and three upper compartments, whereby four different dishes can be cooked to perfection, each retaining its full flavour and nutritiveness.
One is here reminded that there are other factors essential to right, sound, healthy living besides good well-cooked food. It is desirable to have cleanliness and purity all round; and we are glad to be independent, even in the matter of soap, of the filthy refuse fats so often used in its manufacture. In this connection the following tribute to a vegetarian soap appeals to readers.
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From "PAPERS ON HEALTH" by Prof. KIRK, of Edinburgh.
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