The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-04-21
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theory Is quite likely to do, especial,
within his own family. We know
that any food which Is not thoroughly
enjoyed is also not properly digested
and can be of but scant value in the
nourishment of the body. While we
may not go so far as to accept lit.
orally the old adage that What is
one mans meat Is another mans
poison" neertheless we know that
here are elements of truth in it, and
chat constitutional or temperamental
peculiarities occasionally make 1t i'm
possible for one person to enjoy and
benefit by the same foods that may
suit another. Therefore coercion in
this direction, or even any undue in
iuence toward leading another to
adopt unappetizing changes of diet
is not commendable.
A pertinent case comes to the writ
er's mind, illustrating also the disad-
vantage and unwisdom Of attempting
too sudden changes. 1t was the case
of newly married young man who
became an enthusiast upon the sub
ject of raw food. He had had little
experience with the uncooked diet,
but the theory was convincing and
he insisted upon his wife's adopting
| 1t strictly and absolutely, deeming it
the more important that she should
do SO inasmuch as they were looking
forward to the coming of little
visitor. She did not mind it for a
couple of weeks, indeed, enjoyed it,
but after that began the continuous
and unsatisfied craving for some of
the things that her appetite and d.
gestive system had been accustomed
to for a lifetime. Her system could
not so quickly readjust itself to the
radical change. She was thoroughly
game, and stuck to it in order to
please he husband, but it mean actual
surering to her. What made matters
worse was the fact that during all
this time she did the cooking for
other members of her husbands fam
lily. preparing and watching them eat
the very things she craved. Her
husband frequently allowed himself
the privilege of indulging with them,
but felt that his wife could not do so
because of the Importance of her
condition. Surely, this was cruelty.
But more, it was unfavorable to the
best physical condition of the pros
pective mother. Such change usu-
ally means a loss of weight and vital
ty. If one can relish the change as
much or more than the old regime,
then all is we'll. The raw food plan
has many advantages and merits, but
one must go about it intelligently.
Changes should be gradually made.
The foods suggested in the menus
which follow are common, inexpen-
sive and of proven general popularity,
oven though the arrangement is very
simple These menus may be taken
up at once by any family. They will
not feel that they are undergoing
any innovations in their diet, being
familiar with and accustomed
to the same foods in more compli-
lated recipes and menus. The chief |
hange is in the simplicity and saving |
of time in preparation as we'll as the
of expense. 1t will depend
upon circumstances as to which of
these factors will be the most i'm
portant matter in different homes,
though in most cases all of them are
worth while considering.
Rice is such an inexpensive and
yet satisfactory article that it can be
used very generally. The writer has
met people who never though of using
it except for "rice pudding" Truly,
this would be most limited use for
it, excellent as 1t is. To live ON rice
alone would become monotonous, but
it may be used as the basis for many
meals when treated simply with other
foods. If used intelligently, one may
use it, and without firing of it, as
commonly as potatoes are used.
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