New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
FOOD VALUE OF RICE.
IT'S HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS.
Preserves the Sound, and Mends the
impaired, Digestion.

In last Sundays issue rice in combination with
some easily digested articles of food which con-
tain more protein, recommended to the invalid.
Perhaps 1t will not be waste of words to explain
what is meant by invalid" The term was not
used to describe totally disabled by sickness
one wholly unable TO get about, to respond to the
demands Of business professional or household
duties; but, rather. one whose best abilities are
crippled by the inadeQuRcy of the supply intended
to renew the body and repair its waste, and to
furnish IL with heat and energy.
Just the engine and machinery may be in ex-
cellent condition to give the best possible
vice. and yet fail In performance because of an in
adequate supply Of steam, the various members
Of the body may not be able TO exert their full
power because OF a short supply OF food. In either
case inadequate fuel is the basic of the
trouble. Not necessarily, too little fuel coal may
be shovelled generously under the boiler, food
may be fed bcunteously to the stomach yet If the
first be worn out and leaky, it cannot make suf-
1cient steam IL the last be weak and incapable II
cannot furnish ament. And these conditions are
aggravated IL the coal be poor In steam making,
the food be lacking In tissue building and fuel
furnishing qualities.
No small proportion OF those who would indig-
nantly repudiate the suggestion that they are in
yalds In the condition of the engine Just de-
scrihed: their boilers (stomachs) are nearly used
up cannot render good service because the
fuel food is unsuitable. They are invalids in the
sense OF being unable 10 put forth their full pow
ers
Common sense would suggest that they seek
cause and remedy, and instantly apply the latter
adopt a dietary that will repair the stomach
while fully supplying the bodys needs-eat rice.
But the ounce OF prevention is worth the pound
of cure: therefore 1t wise fdr the strong and
well TO heed their diet lest they should all too
soon find themselves enrolled In the ranks OF the
invads their only warnings the gradual waning OF
those characteristics of the healthy animal, the
ability to go sleep quickly and TO sleep soundly
TO eat with relish and heartily. instantly put
their full powers in play and to withstand strains
upon them. and to find keen enjoyment in the
mere act Of living. Let them conserve their pow
ers by eating less meat, and potatoes. and bread,
and more rice and legumes.
Statisticians have shown that the average longevity
Of the has greatly increased and is constantly
increasing. Thinkers say 1t Is because modern
science is teaching how better to live and how
degree the physician and surgeon OF to-day But
should not be forgotten in the distribution of
If the life OF the average American is five years
longer than it was nifty years ago, and If this
daughters it is due in no small degree TO the fact
that In the period mentioned there have been re-
Writer, W ~ Hswes Ii IN recent ' number i''ss Of PeaTs
sons" food fashions AmeTieans eat about one one
food. The instructive article alluded to contains
vegetable food consumed in 1850 and in lscO'-neat
supply. animals, in former year 49, In latter 27;
long step in the right direction 1t only re-
mains TO better the proRoronSise Ate us use Of the yege
course. included the grains potatoes garden vege-
paPson IN aTsr numbers o THIS series the
food values of these as compared with rice. have
has been shown TO be more easily and quickly
dieested, to possess higher fuel value. and to be
with the other articles of food in common
as prncpai factor % in the daily diet may not the
experts estimate, that their average length OF life
raised?