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Eating and drinking are necessary to live. We require food in certain quantities to keep us alive according to
our age and to the kind of work we perform, mental or physical. For the majority of people it is difficult to
determine exactly what quantity is required. One should leave the table before getting full.
A well-planned meal consisting of a well-balanced combination of vegetables and protein cannot be
surpassed. Another important ingredient to the preservation of health is cellulose, indigestible fibers of
vegetables or other foods. Cellulose helps to rid the bowels, decompose food and prevents constipation,
headaches, bad breath, coated tongue, belching and other symptoms.
A diet should be balanced that is, it must contain some proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Milk products,
fruit, leafy vegetables and proteins have been called "protective foods". They help build normal bones, teeth
and muscles. Be sure that your diet contains a variety of foods and always eat fresh, green vegetables.
Fruits are also important to maintain health.
When the diet does not contain the proper elements and one or more are missing for some time, many
serious conditions may result. Constipation, chronic anemia, skin diseases, colds and more may develop.
Starchy food such as cereals, bread, potatoes and sweet foods are easily digested and assimilated. All
starchy foods begin to digest in the mouth by the action of saliva. However, the overeating of starchy foods is
very harmful as it overworks the liver and helps to bring about such conditions as obesity and gall stones. If
starchy food are eaten in combination with proteins for example, some indigestion may result. Contrary to
common belief, a person who does hard, manual labor needs more starchy foods than meat.
Because sweet foods have the quality of satisfying the appetite very readily, they should not be eaten to
satisfy hunger, but should rather be eaten after sufficient body-building and body regulating foods have been
taken to meet the body's need for such foods. The custom of serving the dessert at the end of a meal is in
harmony with this dietetic principle.
It is important that children do not form the habits of eating sweet foods. Using large amounts of sugar or
cereals, on foods and in beverages should be discouraged. The overuse of sugar irritates the lining of the
digestive tract and can contribute to yeast infections and much worse conditions such as cancer. It is much
more desirable to obtain a high percentage of heat from foods which serve other purposes as well.
Overeating of sugar is a contributing factor to dental caries, prevents the eating of needed foods and is not
healthy to the body as a whole.
The protein class of foods include those which have tissue-building for their chief purpose. They are
essential for maintenance and for body growth as they are the only source of nitrogen. Therefore, they are
necessary for the growing child and for the athlete in the development of strong, vigorous muscles. Each
individual requires proteins but in varying amounts to suit age, occupation, condition of system and climate.
It is true that a high percentage of illness is caused by an accumulation of wastes in the body. It is also true
that protein foods leave a higher percentage of waste material in the body than other classes of foods. It then
follows that an overuse of protein foods overworks the excretory organs and tends to weaken them. The
weakened excretory organs are unable to take care of the waste products and as a result, the system is
affected by poisonous wastes which causes putrefaction or rot in the intestines. A person in this condition is
more liable to have arthritis, gout, kidney and liver disease than one in normal condition.
The value of fruits and vegetables is immense in regards to one's health. Vegetables and fruits contain
protein, starch, sugar, cellulose, mineral matter, vitamins and water. Vegetables provide roughage or bulk
which prevents constipation. They are less irritating to the intestines than bran. Raw vegetables should be
eaten in their natural state when ever possible. Fruits are among the most valuable of foods. Nature has
provided a great kingdom of a variety of flavors to tempt the appetite.
Water from foods remove wastes, lubricates tissues, aids in forming secretions and helps to stimulate
appetite. Mineral salts build bone. Some help to make the blood alkaline. They also aid in digestion,
excretion, in building red-blood cells, tissues and cells. Cellulose exercises muscular lining of the digestive
tract.
Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. When eating fruits and vegetables, do not make the
mistake of peeling the skin of the fruit and throwing it away. Eat the fruit and the skin after it has been
cleansed thoroughly. The skin contains most of the indigestible cellulose, which is excellent for the bowels
and to keep them working properly.
Another matter of great importance in regards to digestion is to eat meals at regular times. Irregularity of
meals may cause indigestion because the stomach needs periods of activity and rest. If the rest periods are
too often interfered with by meals at irregular intervals, the digestive apparatus is likely to rebel.
Just as important as to what you eat is the way you eat. In order to get the most out of your food, these 4
rules are suggested:
1) diversity you diet
2) enjoy your food
3) eat leisurely
4) don't overeat
our age and to the kind of work we perform, mental or physical. For the majority of people it is difficult to
determine exactly what quantity is required. One should leave the table before getting full.
A well-planned meal consisting of a well-balanced combination of vegetables and protein cannot be
surpassed. Another important ingredient to the preservation of health is cellulose, indigestible fibers of
vegetables or other foods. Cellulose helps to rid the bowels, decompose food and prevents constipation,
headaches, bad breath, coated tongue, belching and other symptoms.
A diet should be balanced that is, it must contain some proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Milk products,
fruit, leafy vegetables and proteins have been called "protective foods". They help build normal bones, teeth
and muscles. Be sure that your diet contains a variety of foods and always eat fresh, green vegetables.
Fruits are also important to maintain health.
When the diet does not contain the proper elements and one or more are missing for some time, many
serious conditions may result. Constipation, chronic anemia, skin diseases, colds and more may develop.
Starchy food such as cereals, bread, potatoes and sweet foods are easily digested and assimilated. All
starchy foods begin to digest in the mouth by the action of saliva. However, the overeating of starchy foods is
very harmful as it overworks the liver and helps to bring about such conditions as obesity and gall stones. If
starchy food are eaten in combination with proteins for example, some indigestion may result. Contrary to
common belief, a person who does hard, manual labor needs more starchy foods than meat.
Because sweet foods have the quality of satisfying the appetite very readily, they should not be eaten to
satisfy hunger, but should rather be eaten after sufficient body-building and body regulating foods have been
taken to meet the body's need for such foods. The custom of serving the dessert at the end of a meal is in
harmony with this dietetic principle.
It is important that children do not form the habits of eating sweet foods. Using large amounts of sugar or
cereals, on foods and in beverages should be discouraged. The overuse of sugar irritates the lining of the
digestive tract and can contribute to yeast infections and much worse conditions such as cancer. It is much
more desirable to obtain a high percentage of heat from foods which serve other purposes as well.
Overeating of sugar is a contributing factor to dental caries, prevents the eating of needed foods and is not
healthy to the body as a whole.
The protein class of foods include those which have tissue-building for their chief purpose. They are
essential for maintenance and for body growth as they are the only source of nitrogen. Therefore, they are
necessary for the growing child and for the athlete in the development of strong, vigorous muscles. Each
individual requires proteins but in varying amounts to suit age, occupation, condition of system and climate.
It is true that a high percentage of illness is caused by an accumulation of wastes in the body. It is also true
that protein foods leave a higher percentage of waste material in the body than other classes of foods. It then
follows that an overuse of protein foods overworks the excretory organs and tends to weaken them. The
weakened excretory organs are unable to take care of the waste products and as a result, the system is
affected by poisonous wastes which causes putrefaction or rot in the intestines. A person in this condition is
more liable to have arthritis, gout, kidney and liver disease than one in normal condition.
The value of fruits and vegetables is immense in regards to one's health. Vegetables and fruits contain
protein, starch, sugar, cellulose, mineral matter, vitamins and water. Vegetables provide roughage or bulk
which prevents constipation. They are less irritating to the intestines than bran. Raw vegetables should be
eaten in their natural state when ever possible. Fruits are among the most valuable of foods. Nature has
provided a great kingdom of a variety of flavors to tempt the appetite.
Water from foods remove wastes, lubricates tissues, aids in forming secretions and helps to stimulate
appetite. Mineral salts build bone. Some help to make the blood alkaline. They also aid in digestion,
excretion, in building red-blood cells, tissues and cells. Cellulose exercises muscular lining of the digestive
tract.
Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. When eating fruits and vegetables, do not make the
mistake of peeling the skin of the fruit and throwing it away. Eat the fruit and the skin after it has been
cleansed thoroughly. The skin contains most of the indigestible cellulose, which is excellent for the bowels
and to keep them working properly.
Another matter of great importance in regards to digestion is to eat meals at regular times. Irregularity of
meals may cause indigestion because the stomach needs periods of activity and rest. If the rest periods are
too often interfered with by meals at irregular intervals, the digestive apparatus is likely to rebel.
Just as important as to what you eat is the way you eat. In order to get the most out of your food, these 4
rules are suggested:
1) diversity you diet
2) enjoy your food
3) eat leisurely
4) don't overeat