Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 4

In treating influenza heavy starchy foods such as white flour products should be omitted, and the diet confined largely to fresh vegetables and the more soluble proteids, such a...

A cup of hot water One tablespoonful of olive-oil or nut oil Two exceedingly ripe bananas (must be black spotted), eaten with thin cream and nut butter (A few dates, if somethin...

On rising, drink two glasses of water, eat a little of some juicy fruit, and devote as much time as possible to vigorous deep breathing exercises before dressing. In taking thes...

Vigorous exercise and deep breathing are very necessary both in decreasing weight and increasing strength. At least three hours daily should be spent in the open air, and the lu...

The primary purpose of fat in the diet is to produce body-heat. About three ounces of fat will maintain normal heat in the average-sized body for a period of twenty-four hours....

A few spoonfuls of wheat bran, cooked, and eaten with cream Two or three bran meal gems Two or three egg whites, whipped very thoroughly, to which add a spoonful of cream One ri...

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It would be advisable to drink a glass of water at the close of each meal, and, just before retiring, to drink another glass of water and to eat a bit of fruit. Take exercises a...