Spring Menu. Malnutrition

Menus for the treatment of malnutrition should be limited in quantity, and composed of the most soluble and readily digestible articles that will afford the required elements of nourishment.

Breakfast

Very ripe berries, without sugar and cream Two or three egg whites, whipped, and mixed with a pint of skimmed milk

Two heaping tablespoonfuls of wheat bran, cooked, and served with a little cream

Luncheon

A raw Spanish onion, with a bit of dried fish A baked potato - eat skins and all Bran meal gems, with butter

Dinner

Lettuce or young onions

Peas or asparagus

Spinach or turnip-greens, with yolk of egg

A baked potato

A tablespoonful of wheat bran, cooked

Summer Menu. Malnutrition

Breakfast

Melon, peaches, or berries Two very large, ripe bananas, baked; serve with cream (See recipe, page 677) A glass of milk

Luncheon

Spinach or turnip-greens, with egg yolk Bran meal gems or corn bread A bit of onion, uncooked

Dinner

A light vegetable soup

String beans, fresh peas, tender corn - any two of these

A potato or lima beans

Gelatin (lemon or vanilla), if something sweet is desired

Fall Menu. Malnutrition

Breakfast

Cantaloup or peaches

One or two bran meal gems or a corn muffin

A glass or two of rich milk

Luncheon

Celery or lettuce, with either nuts or oil Tender corn or lima beans A potato - sweet or white

Dinner

Vegetable or cream soup Celery, with ripe olives and nuts Carrots, and either onions or squash (These should be cooked in a casserole dish; see page 671) Bran meal gems or a potato

Winter Menu. Malnutrition

Breakfast

Strained orange juice - half water Whole wheat, boiled, and served with butter (omit cream)

Luncheon

Three to four glasses of rich milk

Two or three tablespoonfuls of wheat bran

Dinner

Celery or vegetable salad, with nuts and oil

Turnips, carrots, winter squash, or onions; preferably en casserole

A bit of very tender fish or white meat of chicken

A potato or a corn muffin

For cooking en casserole, see p. 671, Vol. III.