A green salad An ear of tender corn One or two fresh vegetables such as onions, beans, spinach, beets
_LOW VITALITY--UNDERWEIGHT WEAK DIGESTION_
A small portion of wheat bran, well cooked A cup of warm milk One egg, whipped very fine, to which add a very little sugar and lemon juice. Take this uncooked A few baked chestnuts eaten with butter
String beans or carrots--masticate very thoroughly A large Spanish onion, boiled A baked potato Wheat bran
Choice of tender fish or chicken A portion of spinach A baked potato Onions, en casserole A small portion of wheat bran
_LOW VITALITY--UNDERWEIGHT WEAK DIGESTION_
/First Day/: Drink two glasses of water immediately after rising. Eat one-fourth pound of grapes or some juicy fruit. Devote from three to four minutes to deep breathing exercises.
Whole wheat, cooked; serve with cream or butter A baked sweet potato A cup of milk A small portion of wheat bran eaten with thin cream
A large, boiled Spanish or Bermuda onion A small portion of carrots, thoroughly cooked A spoonful or two of wheat bran
A cream soup made from celery or onions Rice made into a thick purée, or a baked potato, carrots, onions, or turnips A spoonful or two of wheat bran
Just before retiring, take a spoonful or two of wheat bran, uncooked, in a little water, and devote as much time as possible to deep breathing exercises.
From one to two glasses of water should be drunk at each of the above meals. It may be taken hot if preferred. If something hot is desired, as a beverage, take a cup of sassafras tea with a little cream and sugar.
/Third Day/: The same as the second, slightly increasing the quantity of food if demanded by normal hunger.
/Fourth Day/: Exercises, water-drinking, and fruit as prescribed for the first day.
Two extremely ripe bananas, eaten with thin cream and nut butter or nuts masticated very fine. (They should be baked if not exceedingly ripe) A cup of sassafras tea or chocolate
Three glasses of buttermilk Two beaten egg whites with three teaspoonfuls of sugar A tablespoonful of wheat bran
A portion of boiled onions and tender carrots, cooked until very soft Two baked white potatoes eaten with a little butter Two egg whites prepared any way they are most appetizing A cup of water, hot or cold