3593. Meats.—A few hints, or general rules will be given here. (See "Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book" for Receipts, &c.)
3594. Animal food.—The quantity of animal food required to sustain the constitution, in its most perfect state, is greatest in the coldest countries, and, decreasing according to the warmth of the climate, when we reach the torrid zone, but a small quantity is needed.
3595. In temperate climates, like our own, the largest quantity is required during the winter.
3596. None should use it freely during the hottest weather, except it be those who labor hard in the open air; it rarely appears to injure such, yet probably it would be best for them to eat less meat and more bread and vegetables during summer. They would not then suffer so much from thirst, which often induces the desire for stimulating liquids.
3597. As a general rule, animal food is more easily and speedily digested than vegetable food of any kind—and this it is which makes meats more heating and stimulating.