Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-13
THE UsEs OF BEVERAGES.

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THE USES OF BEVERAGES.
The first object of a beverage is to supply
showing the compounds of the body, water
ranks first in Importance as necessary
| constituent of our food
Its Primary Purposes.
The body is constantly undergoing tissue
changes; while water has the power 70 II,
crease the changes, as il is a carrier OF 1000
into and through the system. multiplying,
| in this manner the waste products; at the
same time il is the vehicle for the RENO a
| of these same products from the blood, and
gives rise to increase of appetite, Whlcn, IN
turn, Will provide fresh nutrlment.
As a Diuretic.
A certain regular amount of pure water
must be taken into the body each day in
order to remove useless matter, or it will
soon obStruct the free working order OF the
system. Natural laws cannot be disreg aL,,
THAT tired feeling SO often experienced
on first arising in the morning, might In al
just before retiring. This removes, the
cause this feeling of weakness and lassi-
tude..
Besides carrying off poisonous matter
from the system, the human body, when
in health, must maintain the proper weight
in water which should form two-thirds of
| the whole body. 1t enters into every part.
filling out every tissue; giving the ma tural,
healthful roundness TO the muscles the
brightness to the eyes and clearness and
alertncss to the brain. Water also regu-
lates the temperature Of the body by per-
The first great essential is that water
must be pure. free from odor or unpleasant
taste when used for cooking.
Daily Amount Required.
The quantity of water required daily must
be regulated to a great extent by the loss
OF this fluid through the natural channels,
the lungs, skin and kidneys. The exercise
performed by the body and temperature
and the humidity of the surrounding at
The class of foods consumed also
govern the quantity of water neces-
solid foods must determine how much
liquid is needed to keep the system up to
the normal standard OF health: = ho,.h.
requires from three to five pints of water
daily, or some beverage that is almost en-
tirely composed of water.
All Foods Contain Water.
Water enters into combination with all
foods, and in the fruits and green and sue
able amount. but not more than enough
for the perfect digestion of the solid sub
stances they are combined with, as both
vegetable and fruit contain celluloSe It's
sue and other matter not readily digested
and of little food value, and harmful to the
system If not removed by this natural
agent. A large percentage is taken into
the body in various foods, and especially
in combination with our beverages; but
pure, uncooked water has very important
solvent properties that are of great help
in the digestion of our foods, and one should
be careful, therefore, to supply the demand
with an adequate amount.
a healthy organism will indicate its needs
by thirst that Is Immediately satisfied by q
cooling. refreshing drink of pure water.
If fountains of pure drinking water We're
as numerous and attractive as are the
myriad saloons In our cities, the latter
might not be so generally patronized.
or woman who would hail with delight a
sparkling glass of natures own beverage
must exercise considerable of their spirit
of martyrdom or resort to the nearby sa-
loon loon or soda fountain All for the want of
ties may be fought and lost.
MILK.
This drink Is not a beverage in any
sense. While II may have certain refresh
and purely nourishing, containing only
sufficient amount of water for its own per
TEN. When milk is freely partaken of care
er solid foods be proportionately Iessened,
or the system Will be overloaded.
Cocoa and Chocolate.
In these we have very valuable food
lean brands, as they are not adulterated. as
are most of the importations. While cocoa
fein in coffee, it's general character diff
fers widely from coffee or tea, and it hard
erage. as 1T nearly approaches milk in its
as a complete food. While |
of fat contained. is too heavy for persons of
delicate digestion and young children, we
have the more delicate preparation of
breakfast cocoa that contains all the other |
nutritious elements. but with most of the |
fat eliminated. In this article of food We |
have albuminouS substances, starch and |
phospha tes making clear to the housewife |
the fact that in these preparations she has |
both meat and drink, which explains the |
reason why she should not serve these two |
beverages with other heavy, rich dishes |
a large amount of same ele-
ments. Chocolate and cocoa are essentially |
beverages for the lighteSt and daintiest |
repasts. and the woman who eats her lunch |
npa md ri n 81 he n Il
tute ii with vegetable or fruit salads and |
white bread and butter, for the proverbial |
Coffee and Tea.
These popular beverages though widely |
different in taste and appearance, have one |
feature In common with cocoa, and in fact
with all beverages of this class in general.
The alkaIoid which is the nerve stimulating |
principle is the same. or presumably SO. in
caffein, and them in tea. To these slim
for these beverages. That the result diners
IN effect upon the system is no doubt due
e the different principles and essential oils
they contain, and also in mode of prepara-
ton. Coffee. and tea are stimulating bev-
erages that have no food value other than
waste Of tissue. While cocoa and chocolate
more nearly approach solid foods in ma
Cereal Conees.
These have come into deservedly popu-
ar use quite recently The habit many
meal is haPfai to 69H most anS tea
and certainly Injurious for children and
delicate individuals. Children should never
indulge in either beverage, and the invalid
tut seldom, and then they should be made /
with greatest care 1t isn't so much the
Use of these products, but the abuse in pre-
'aring them and overindulgence in drink
ng. Cereal coffees are unlike other bev-
.rages, inasmuch as they do not possess
he active, stimulat ting quality possessed
~ cocoa, coffee and tea, they are nutritious
yet easily digested, and should be, with
ocoa. the only beverage, except water, al
owed 10 children.
MENUS FOR EVERY DAY IN THE
WEEK.
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST