Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-01

q shall be where / cannot get a
luncheon. but I am always provided
with sweet chocolates" This is by
no means an uncommon provision,
especially when taking a long ride
ON our suburban lines and no stops
for luncheon. Chocolate is convenient.
nutritious and dainty, and, used in
reasonable quantities occasionally,
can do no harm. But here is where
the danger often lies. Nothing could be
more valuable as food than the pro-
ted fat, starch and sugar it contains.
But it is all, or nearly SO, flbrous ma
terial, SO continued use of any food
SO concentrated will in time hinder
the natural functions of the body.
IT. however, a cake of chocolate is
eaten with q slice Of graham bread
or oatmeal crackers it has no such
disadvantage, and, in fact, valuable
in the food dietary. Cheese may be
difficult of digestion, but used with
Europeans eat it, cheese is healthful
as we'll as nutritious.
But while the free use of concen-
trated foods may be to some extent
a common cause of the very preva-
lent disorder, chronic constipation, it
is by no means the only one.
The sedentary life many Americans
lead. without sufficient regular exer-
else and the neglect to drink plenty
of water before breakfast, furnish
conditions to start almost any trouble
with the digestive organs. For this
condition proper diet, or food q pre-
fer to call it), is the only effectual
and lasting remedy. The best physi-
clans will agree that medicines are of
only temporary assistance.
1t is commonly known that the
coarse breads are useful laxatives,
but best when used every other day
as most people tire of them, or serve
them for only one meal a day. AL
low more time for baking coarse
breads and have the oven only mod
erately hot.
Remember. the cure of any disease
of long standing takes time, and do
not be discouraged If results do not
lfIlIlHutdl6lY
AN ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure is an old saying, but
very true in relation to the food we
take.
individuality must be studied, for
most people show a special leaning
toward one or more foods. For ex-
ample, If strawberries cause indiges-
tion, rash or other difficulty, cut them
cut of your dietary even though they
may be found in the list of heahhful
fruits.
In general. plan to/use fruits and
green vegetables freely in their sea-
sons. Tomatoes and spinach have a
special value and the former is no;
destroyed by canning. Use onions
plain boiled, lettuce. raw cabbage and
celery.
Gingerbread and the old-fashioned
combination of bread and molasses or
honey, is useful. especially with chill
dren.
OF the fruits, plenty of figs. prunes.
dates and grapes. where the seeds
are not swallowed. and these, with
apples, oranges and grapefruit should
be taken before breakfast and with
out any sugar.
Avoid eggs and milk in quantity.
sweets, pastries, fried foods, animal
fats, rich gravies. condiments, pickles
and tea. Consistent diet with water
in the early morning and. if desired.
at bedtime, Is safe and in time
certain cure.
Bran Gems.
Materials-Egg, L; sweet milk, l e.;
whole wheat -four. c.; bran, 2 c.;
melted butter or vegetable fat, 1 t.;
sugar 2 t.; baking powder. tsp;
salt, " tsp.
| Utensils Measuring cup. table,