This section is from the book "Mrs. Rorer's Diet For The Sick", by Sarah Tyson Rorer. Also available from Amazon: Mrs. Rorer's Diet For The Sick.
White meat of chicken and lamb White-fleshed fish, broiled or boiled Stale white bread Crisp crackers Gluten biscuits Orange juice A half pint of hot water, one hour before each meal Soft water between meals Rice
Whole wheat bread Rye bread
Shredded wheat biscuit Oatmeal Meiggs' food .
Cornmeal water gruel Prunes
Vegetable jelly desserts Nut dishes
Milk toast, without butter Dry toast, with a very little butter Arrowroot gruel Imported endive New beets String beans Tender lettuce Stewed cucumbers Green peas Weak tea Cocoa
Strong tea
Strong coffee
Chocolate
Carbonated water
Onions
Spinach
Cabbage
Brussel sprouts
Cauliflower
Sorrel
Fresh green peppers
Citrus fruits
Cress
Kidney
Sweetbreads
Salt foods
Meat soups
Gelatin dishes of all kinds
All rich and indigestible foods
 
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