Fats may be supplied in the yolk of egg, cream, butter, cheese, bacon, nuts, particularly pecans, butternuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
In beginning a diet, the change must not be too sudden. At least a week’s time should be allowed for the elimination of all sugar and starch. Begin by eliminating sugars and next bread and potatoes.
Van Noorden gives the following diet, free from carbohydrates, which has been in general use in Europe and America.
BREAKFAST.
Tea or coffee, 6 ounces.
Lean meat (beefsteak, mutton chop, or ham), 4 ounces.
Eggs one or two.
LUNCH.
Cold roast beef, 6 ounces.
Celery, or cucumbers, or tomatoes with salad dressing.