Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
THE GOOD HEALTH
QUESTION BOX
Exclusive Use Of Cooked Food
Injurious
By DIR. JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG

| NTHILE In general It IL true that the cook
w ing Of food increases digestibiiity. ex.
perience in the feeding of both infants and
adults has clearly shown that a diet con-
sisting exclusively of cooked food is detri-
mental both to digestion and to general
health, and may lead to the most serious re-
suits. The writer's observations convinced
him that adults as we'll as infants suffer
from this cause. 1t has long been known
that salt Is not the exclusive cause of
scurvy In sailors, as was once supposed
II is rather the lack of certain elements
found In raw foods ana which are essen
t'al to good nutrition. These are destroyed
by the heat Of cooking.
Foods containing such elements should
be taken every day, or preferably at every
meal. Among foods of this kind to be
specially recommended are lettuce, cab
bage celery, fresh fruits of all sorts, tur-
nips and even radishes, IL care be taken
to remove the acrid rind. Young carrots
prepared raw are also relished by some
people. Cucumbers and raw tomatoes are
excellent
These foodstuffs, while supplying very
little actual nutriment, nevertheless fur
nish the body with valuable elements and
| the necessary bulk. with a sufficient amount
Of undigested matter to establish in the
colon conditions that favor normal bowel
| movements.
Spices
, Are such spices as cinnamon, nutmeg. pepper,
cloves and ginger proper foods7 r. A. II.
spices and condiments Of all sorts are
not foodstuffs In the ordinary sense. While
1t Is probably true that these substances
may be used In extremely minute quantities
Tor long time without apparent injury
their use is highly Objectionable. They
nnally irritate the stomach. damage the
liver and kidneys, and when freely used
produce hardening of the arteries and high
blood pressure. Persons who suffer from
kidney disease, arterioscleross. hyperacid-
ity. gallstones or urinary disorders of any
sort should scrupulously avoid the use Of
condiments or course, II can hardly be
claimed that extremely minute quantities of
cinnamon cloves or nutmeg which are some-
times used In favoring beverages are pro-
ouotive OF serious injury; but pepper, pep
per sauce, cayenne, capsicum and hot sauces
OF all sorts are always unwhoesome and
should be discarded from the bill Of fare
Rain Water
SO cat % o1n se maEs sre of collecting rain
Rainwater is always more or less impure
as IL collects dust by passing through the
air Considerably more dust and filth is
collected from the roof. The quality Of
rainwater can be greatly improved by per-
mitting the first water which falls to
escape. Rainwater is not likely to be con-
taminated by any sort Of roofing material
in common use. Water collected from a
roof painted with lead paint is unfit for
any domestic use.
Jews Health
III Is the, the Jewish race as a whole healthier than
'ne other races! i. NJ. r.
Yes; and one reason is that the Jews
have reigiously followed the laws of hy-
giene for many centuries They have not
eaten pork. for example and they have taken
care to inspect carefully all animals eaten
both before and after killing AS race
the Jewish people the world over have not
been very large eaters of meat, and are Of
frugal habits generally.
Air Moisture
IsIt nee necessary to add moisture to the indoor
AIR IN cold weather? &. b.
There is good evidence for believing that
the addition of moisture to air which Is
unusually dry is a matter Of Importance to
persons in health, as also to those suffering
with certain forms of disease, particularly
| pulmonary difficulties. The air should not
be saturated. but should contain moisture
sufficient to prevent unpleasant ;dryness Of
the throat, eyes and skin. The colder the
weather the more moisture is needed.
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