Evening star., 1933-08-20

bran Is panacea 1or virtually al oieeStIVe
disturbances and that you'll be poisoned for
sure If you eat foods left in opened tin cans.
And so on down almost endless list.
Well, let's try to oust these villains OF the
family table once and for all They've done
more than their share in building up flock
of foolish fears that play havoc with what
should be an enthusiastic and spontaneous
enjoyment of the everyday meal. Then, too,
there are a lot of fantastic beliefs about vita
minis that ought to be cleared up. Indeed,
man recently wrote the bureau to inquire II
'vitamins were real or hypothetical things ike
the members of the holy Trinity
CONSIDERING cheese first Of all: Is this
~ food really as indigestible as many peo-
ple claim? Food scientists point out that the
discomfort which sometimes follows the eating
of cheese is probably largely the result OF the
unsuitable way in which cheese is often eaten,
as at hours other than meal times at the end
of meal already sufficient. or late at night.
Just before going to bed. The truth is that
when eaten at rational place in the meal and
thoroughly chewed, cheese usually is well
dgested To this the bureau adds the sugges-
ton that the method Of preparing this food
has much to do with its digestibillty. Crate or
flake or shave the cheese, or cut it into small
pieces and distribute these through the other
ingredients Of the cheese dish-the bread
crumbs. the spaghetti. the vegetable. as the
case may be-and cook at very moderate
temperature Then, say the diet specialists,
the cheese has no chance to form the leathery
mas which may be slow to digest.
By all means urge the bureau scientists,
discard, if you have it, the belief that fish
and milk are not good together. Indeed, the
very people who are most suspicious OF lobster
and ice cream oftentimes innocently enough
enjoy a fish chowder made with milk at the
shore dinner or else are fond OF Nsn served
in a delicious cream sauce.
The trouble with the lobster and-ice cream
tie-up that may disagree is usually lack OF
proper care of the lobster and perhaps also
of the ice cream at the place where they are
served Fish of all kin6s co. indeed, de-
velop bacteria rapidly if not kept in cool
places. The same thing may be true OF ice
cream if not held under proper conditions
though the average person doesn't seem H
realize the fact.
Fish may not be brain food" some folks
think, but it is an excellent food for the body
In common with other animal flesh. fish art
rich in proteins of high quality. They furnish
neutrality-suspicious. and iodine, especially
Some fish notably the fat kinds like COD
he ddock and sea herring. are rich sources OK
vitamins A and D. while others contain vitamin
B. But more about the vitamins later. Since
fish is protein food it should be cooked at
moderate temperature in order to keep tho
protein tender. Mrs. Fanny Yeatman. bureau
F. food specialist points out that this method also
cooks the fish evenly.
BY no means is bran a panacea of all diges-
tive disturbances. The sum and substance q
its value in the diet may be pointed out a.
follows: Now your dictionary explains tha&
bran is the broken ccat Of the seed OF wheat,
rye or other grain separated from the hour
meal by sitting or bolting Another dennltlon
is that it is the coarse chaffy part of the grain
However the term bran as We ordinarily use
it refers to wheat bran. The minerals ana
vitan1ins are found almost entirely in the germ
and outer coats of the grains and these parts
are separated the grain goes through the
milling process. In the white hours or any
highly milled form, these very nutritious parts
of the grain are usually lost. Whole wheat or
graham flour and the whole ground grains OF
other kinds retain these important portions
There is considerable difference OF opinion
rs to value of the bran portion in the diet
especially when separated such. 1t definitely
may contribute needed minerals. notably CAL
cium potassium and iron, to the diet Inc
cellulose is largely undigested, so supplies bulk
to the food residue and aids in water reten-
tion both Of which are desirable in the pre-
vention of constipation. The roughness OF
bran is irritating to the mucous membranes
in some cases and so defeats the purposes for
which intended unless in finely divided state.
Some of the prepared breakfast foods have
finely ground, purified cellulose added. This
increases the volume of the food residue with
out any irritation of the intestinal wall. Your
physician or q reputable dietitian is the best
guide to your individual need OF bran.
is food left in opened tin cans safe to eat?
! Generally speaking, yes. The cans used
today by canning companies are especially de-
signed to prevent undesirable chemical reaction
between the food and the metal of the can.
Different shellacs enamels are used on the
inside Of cans to prevent changes in the COM
position or color of the foods for which they
are used. When the can is opened, no action
of the air has been found to affect the foods
and they can be safely left in the cans as a
container If placed in the refrigerator or other
wise properly stored until used again.
Another old-fashioned fallacy that has been