Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
A MIXED DIET BEST.
Spencer ard Modern Scientists Do
Not Agree With Franklin.
THE STOMACH AT THE BANQUET,
A Common Sense Menu for Hot Weather
Saves Much Suffering.
BILLS OF FARE FOB A JULY DAY
THE STOMACH AT THE BANOUET,
BILLS OF FARE FOB A JULY DAY
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.1

1 HOh LIE O1oFAICh-l
In dietetics there are two systems, as they
may be called, which obtain among those
who concern themselves about it. Each of
these systems has its advocates, and the
relative merits of each have been ably
presented. On one side it is insisted that it
is better to adhere to diet of plain dishes
unmixed with others, or mixed with others
as little as possible. This system Is the
older OF the two.
DIR. Franklin, whose opinion on all
practical questions was held for long time
as oraeular, declared that an unmixed diet
was one Of the first essenta for those who
on account of their health were obliged
to observe regimen. or rule in
their food and drink. He main
tanned that in his own case the perfect health
and clear brain which were his to an ex-
treme age. we're due chiefly to his habit Of
exercise and to his eating but one kind of
food at each meal, which, according to this
system, was intended to be the chief dish of
the meal. Whether roast beef, stuffed
turkey, pork and beans, apple-dumplings
or mush and milk, it was advisable to make
most OF the meal on that dish. And it may
De sald that the customs of the country and
the naolts of our ancestors eonduced to this
method; while the physical hardness of the
people-(those we mean who surviyed)-
seemed to be a conclusive and convincing
a prlorl argument to the correctness of the
theory.
THE LATER IDEA.
But with the 100 years since his time
great changes have taken place in customs
and in habits; and while an unmixed diet
hn hos fNr
better opinion seems to be that a mixed diet
Tor most is the best. This is the conclusion
to which the foremost scientists of the age
nave come. The governments of Europe are
known to be proceeding on this theory in
the feeding of their soldiers and sailors; and
then, also, contractors who employ large
number of laborers do likewise, having
learned from experience that men thus fed
do the most work and are the most regular
in their work.
Herbert Spencer great authority
writes so we'll to this point that his words
may be repeated. In his Essay on Physi-
cal Education" he says: SIT is a fact, es-
tabllshed by numerous experiments, that
there IS scarcely any one food, however
good, which supplies in due proportions or
right forms all the elements required for
carrying on the vital processes in a normal
manner; from whence it is to be inferred
SHhU iACq qucHI CHduSe D! IOOQ IS QeSlraOke 10
balance the supply of all the elements. 1t
is further TACT, we'll known to physiolo-
gists, that the enjoyment given by much
liked iood IS nervous stimulus, which, BY
increasing the action OF the heart and SO
propelling the blood with increased vigor,
aids IN the subsequent digestion"
SUPPORTS THE THEORY.
Mr. Spencer, in this connection, reminds
his readers that only upon this theory is it
explainable how persons can indulge in big
dinners and in banquets of many courses
without that feeling of uncomfortableness
which usually follows when one has eaten
to repletion of favorite dish. In men,
tioniDg Mr.. Spencer as an authority we are
reminded that the popularity of his essays
on practical subjects is, in English, some
thing wonderful. His small work on moral,
intellectual and physical education NAV be
read by all women with profit. 1t costs but
a trihe.
This system, as we have said, is the one
now received as the better one; and alto
gether 1t is more practicable than 1t might
casually be supposed. The ingenuity of the
is more severely taxed at this
season than at any other to furnish her
table with change, because she is not war
ranted IN the use of the heavier and more
substantial foods adapted to the rest of the
year and prepared more readily.
VERY IMPORTANT MATTER,
1t cannot be too frequently repeated that
most OF the serious ailments and diseases.
sudden and often fatal, which at this season,
10 remorselessly and untlmely, strike down
The strong as we'll as the weak all around
Is, are traceable to the improvident, not to
ay Ignorant, preparation of food which is
reasonable, or the imprudent use of that
which is not seasonabIe. 1t is pitiable to
n AT rhof racu1fc Sc, L.
raced to causes which are too open to be
,ainsaid. There is no excuse for a woman
f ordinary intelligence not to have variety
nough. 1t is fortunate that the food best
dapted to our needs at this time of the year
S the cheapest. The matter of variety is
lot one so much of expense as it is of
and of a willingness to praeti-
ally exercise the knowledge. Here are
ONE excellent bills OF fare for plain break
asst, luncheon and dinner in July:
BREAKFAST.
Dreaded lamb chops Potato balls, fried.
lot apple sauce. Rolls, Tread and butter.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Bechamel soup.
old sliced chicken. Tomato salad (Mayonnaisel
Peaches and cream. Cake. Chocolate.
Tea
DINNER.
aked fish. Sliced cucumbers.
Potato balls, plain.
Ireen peas. Boiled caulihower.
Mayonnaise of cabbage.
Yafers. Cheese.
Cup custard. Coffee.
Here are some simple receipts:
BECHAMEL SOUP,
Reserve the stock from boiled chicken and
eep it hot.
Put to sca1d one quart Of rich milk and add
D 1t one large tablespoonful of corn starch, wet
18th cold milk.
Season with salt and pepper. add pinch Of
ida.
Pour into a tureen and add the boiling soup
erve.
CHICKEN RISSoLES.
Cut the meat from the chicken which fur
lshed the soup stock. and chop fine.
Add cupful of mashed potatoes, beaten
ght, with one egg. pepper ard salt: moisten
ith some of the soup stock and heat in pan
ith little melted butter.
Stir until hot. then set away until quite cold.
Make into balls any desired shape, roll in
eaten egg, and then IN bread crum bs or
-acker meal
Fry brown in drppings.
ORANGE SNOW.
One package of gelarine soaked in cold water
one cupful.