Part 3

Soften gelatine by stirring it into ½ cup cold skim milk in top of double boiler. Place over hot water. Stir to dissolve softened gelatine thoroughly. Soften butter. Gradually whip dissolved gelatine and remaining 1½ cups skim milk into butter with rotary beater. Blend in a few drops of yellow food coloring and additional salt, if desired. Pack into 2 one-pound butter cartons or in deep, oblong pan. Cover. Chill until firm.

ORANGE CREAM

_6 Servings_ _1 Serving Equals ½ Milk Choice_

1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ½ cup cold water ½ cup scalded skim milk[7] 1 egg yolk, well beaten 1 tablespoon grated orange rind ⅔ cup orange juice 4 non-caloric sweetening tablets or equivalent[9] 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 egg white, beaten stiff but not dry ¼ cup chilled evaporated milk, whipped

Sprinkle gelatine on the cold water to soften. Stir the softened gelatine into the scalded skim milk until thoroughly dissolved. Slowly beat into egg yolk. Add orange rind; cook over hot water, stirring constantly, until mixture coats spoon. Remove from heat. Add orange juice, non-caloric sweetener and lemon juice. Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency. Fold in beaten egg white and whipped evaporated milk. Turn into one large mold (3-4 cup) or 6 individual molds. Chill until firm.

VARIATION:

Use ¼ cup heavy cream, whipped, instead of ¼ cup chilled evaporated milk, whipped.

_1 Serving Equals ½ Milk Choice plus ½ Fat Choice_

Remember!

The Protein Drink referred to in this book is good for _you_ and your entire family. It is made with Knox Gelatine ... pure, finest quality gelatine that is _all protein_—no sugar ... unlike factory-flavored jell desserts, which are about ⅞ sugar and ⅛ gelatine.

LITHO IN U. S. A.

DOCTORS OFTEN RECOMMEND KNOX FOR OTHER SPECIAL DIETS SUCH AS diabetic, peptic ulcer, convalescent, low-salt and others. In every package of Knox Gelatine there is a list of special diet booklets, FREE for the asking.

SO IMPORTANT TO GETTING YOUR WEIGHT DOWN ... AND KEEPING IT DOWN!

★ _It’s a wonderfully filling, refreshing drink_

★ _It’ll curb your appetite, so you’ll be satisfied with less food_

★ _It’ll give you additional Protein ... a must in reducing and weight-watching diets_

★ SEE DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING KNOX DRINK—INSIDE FOLDER ... UNDER “BETWEEN-MEAL” SNACK LIST

_Follow it and see how easy it is to lose those extra pounds_ ⇒

FOOTNOTES

[1]_See Choice of Foods Chart._

[2]_Calories indicate the amount of energy a certain amount of food will supply._

[3]_If your physician wants you to lose faster than this he will tell you how many total calories you should have each day._

[4]_112 to 130 calories—varies with brand milk used._

[5]_Courtesy, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co._

[6]_Use 3 beef bouillon cubes plus 2½ cups water instead of beef stock, if desired._

[7]_Use ½ cup non-fat dry milk solids reliquefied with 2 cups water for skim milk._

[8]_Use 2 chicken bouillon cubes and 1¾ cups water instead of chicken stock, if desired._

[9]_See page 16 for kinds and amount of sweeteners to use._

[10]_Use 2 cups chicken stock instead of water plus bouillon cubes, if desired._

[11]_Unsweetened or canned with a non-caloric sweetener._

KNOX CHOICE-OF-FOODS DAILY DIET LISTS[a] for 1200 CALORIE DIETS 1600 CALORIE DIETS 1800 CALORIE DIETS

IMPORTANT! To achieve your weight goal ... _your daily diet must include foods from each of the lists shown ... in the exact amounts indicated for your particular calorie pattern_. Your calorie pattern requirements are indicated in the same color in each list. 1200 calories (red), 1600 calories (blue), 1800 calories (green).

You may eat these foods any time of the day you wish ... however, it’s advisable to divide them into 3 equal meals.

MEASURE CAREFULLY ... USE STANDARD MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS

[a]_The Food Exchange Lists shown in this book are based on material included in “Meal Planning with Exchange Lists” prepared by Committees of the American Diabetes Association, Inc., and The American Dietetic Association in cooperation with the Chronic Disease Program, Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare._

VEGETABLE LIST

Each of the following food choices contains little carbohydrate, protein or calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any number 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any number 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any number

In Raw Form, Size of Serving Unlimited; Cooked, Size Serving ½ to 1 cup.

Asparagus Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Chicory Cucumber Escarole Eggplant Lettuce Mushrooms Okra Pepper Radishes Greens: Beet greens Chard Collards Dandelion Kale Mustard Spinach Turnip greens Sauerkraut String beans Summer squash Tomatoes Watercress

OR You may choose from this vegetable list. Each of the following foods contains 7 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, 35 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 2 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 4 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 4

One Serving Equals ½ cup.

Beets Carrots Onions Peas, green Pumpkin Rutabagas Squash, winter Turnips

BREAD LIST

Each of the following food choices contains 15 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, 70 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 3 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 4 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 3

_Amount to Use_ Bread 1 slice Biscuit, roll (2″ diameter) 1 Muffin (2″ diameter) 1 Cornbread (1½″ cube) 1 Cereals, cooked ½ cup Dry, flake and puff types ¾ cup Rice, grits, cooked ½ cup Spaghetti, noodles, cooked ½ cup Macaroni, cooked ½ cup Crackers, graham (2½″ sq.) 2 Oysterettes (½ cup) 20 Saltines (2″ sq.) 5 Soda (2½″ sq.) 3 Round, thin 6 Flour 2½ tablespoons Vegetables Beans and peas, dried, ½ cup cooked (lima, navy, split peas, cowpea, etc.) Baked beans, no pork ¼ cup Corn ⅓ cup Popcorn 1 cup Parsnips ⅔ cup Potatoes, white 1 small Potatoes, white, mashed ½ cup Potatoes, sweet, or yams ¼ cup Sponge cake, plain (1½″ cube) 1 Ice cream (omit two fat ½ cup choices)

MILK LIST

Each of the following food choices contains 12 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, 10 grams fat and 170 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 2 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 2 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 3

_Amount to Use_ Whole milk (plain or 1 cup homogenized) [12]Skim milk 1 cup Evaporated milk ½ cup Powdered whole milk ¼ cup [12]Non-fat dry milk solids ¼ cup Buttermilk (made from whole 1 cup milk) [12]Buttermilk (made from 1 cup skim milk)

You can use the milk on your meal plan to drink in coffee, on cereal, or with other foods.

FAT LIST

Each of the following food choices contains 5 grams fat, 45 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 3 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 3 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 6

_Amount to Use_ Butter or margarine (1 small 1 teaspoon pat) Bacon, crisp 1 slice Cream, light 2 tablespoons Cream, heavy 1 tablespoon Cream cheese 1 tablespoon Avocado (4″ diameter) ⅛ French dressing 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Oil or cooking fat 1 teaspoon Nuts 6 small Olives 5 small

FRUIT LIST

Each of the following food choices contains 10 grams carbohydrate and 40 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 5 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 5 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 5

_Amount to Use_ Apple (2″ diameter) 1 small Applesauce ½ cup Apricots, fresh 2 medium Apricots, dried 4 halves Banana ½ small Blackberries 1 cup Raspberries 1 cup Strawberries 1 cup Blueberries ⅔ cup Cantaloupe (6″ diameter) ¼ Cherries 10 large Dates 2 Figs, fresh 2 large Figs, dried 1 small Grapefruit ½ small Grapefruit juice ½ cup Grapes 12 Grape juice ¼ cup Honeydew melon, medium ⅛ Mango ½ small Orange 1 small Orange juice ½ cup Papaya ⅓ medium Peach 1 medium Pear 1 small Pineapple ½ cup Pineapple juice ⅓ cup Plums 2 medium Prunes, dried 2 medium Raisins 2 tablespoons Tangerine 1 large Watermelon 1 cup

You may use your fruit fresh, dried, cooked, canned or frozen as long as no sugar has been added.

MEAT LIST

Each of the following food choices contains 7 grams protein, 5 grams fat, 75 calories.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 4 1600 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 6 1800 CALORIE DIET · Choice of any 6

_Amount to Use_ Meat and Poultry (_medium 1 ounce[13] fat_) 3-4 Oz. Average Serving (Beef, lamb, pork, liver, chicken, etc.) Cold cuts (4½″ x ⅛″) Salami, 1 slice Minced Ham, Bologna, Liverwurst, Luncheon Loaf Frankfurter (8-9 per lb.) 1 Egg 1 Fish: haddock, flounder, 1 ounce[13] bass, 3-4 Oz. Average Serving Serving Salmon, tuna, crab, lobster ¼ cup Shrimp, clams, oysters, 5 small etc. Sardines 3 medium Cheese, Cheddar type 1 ounce Cottage ¼ cup Peanut butter 2 tablespoons

“BETWEEN-MEAL” SNACK LIST

Each of the following “Between-Meal” snacks is made with Knox—the _real_ unflavored gelatine. There are only 28 calories in each envelope of High-Protein Knox.

1200 CALORIE DIET · Take Knox Drink 3 times daily 1600 CALORIE DIET · Take Knox Drink 3 times daily 1800 CALORIE DIET · Take Knox Drink 3 times daily

Take the Knox High-Protein Drink ½ hour before meals as a cold drink (_with Fruit Juices_). Empty 1 envelope Knox Gelatine in ¾ glass of orange juice, other fruit juices or water, not iced. Let liquid absorb the gelatine. Then stir briskly. Drink quickly. If it thickens, add more liquid, stir again.

OR

As a hot drink (with Bouillon). Sprinkle 1 envelope Knox Gelatine on ¼ cup cold water to soften. Add 1 bouillon cube and ¾ cup boiling water. Stir until gelatine and bouillon cube are thoroughly dissolved. ¾ cup of any very hot broth may be used in place of bouillon.

After you have reached your weight goal ... take Knox “Booster” Drink (with milk) to maintain weight and to supply additional protein. 1 (8 oz.) glass contains 15 grams protein, 130 calories. In an 8 or 10 oz. dry glass, thoroughly mix 1 envelope Knox Gelatine with 3 to 6 tablespoons _instant_ non-fat dry milk (varies with brand). Fill with cold water. Stir briskly until milk thoroughly dissolves. Drink quickly.

FOOTNOTES

[12]_Skim milk products contain less fat. When used instead of whole milk add 2 fat choices to get the same food value._

[13]_Equals 1 Meat Choice; 3 oz. serving uses 3 Meat List Choices._

_For additional copies of this convenient reducing chart to carry in your purse or pocket write_:

CHAS. B. KNOX GELATINE CO., Johnstown, N. Y.

Transcriber’s Notes

—Silently corrected a few typos.

—Retained publication information from the printed edition: this eBook is public-domain in the country of publication.

—In the text versions only, text in italics is delimited by _underscores_.