The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-03
Can Be Had
Now All
Seasons
By JEAN GREENE

This seems to be the season
for colds. Most everyone
seems to be just taking Ons'
or in the process Of combat
ing the cold germ. Medical
authorities agree that food
and especially beverages are
Of great help in making o.
speedy recovery.
Vitamins and the alkaline ash
that most fruits are rich In are
q valuable medicine. VitaminS D
and A found abundantly in cod
liver oil are also found in lesser
amounts in certain fruits and
dairy products used in beverage
making.
For best results it Is suggested
that sugar be used Sparingly. Hot
lemonade Is a good old standby
for colds but other juices are
abundant.
Pineapple juice is . compare
tive newcomer to the list Of fruit
Juices obtained in the plain UNI
sweetened form. Unsweetened-
canned pineapple has 9 fresh
taste that Is soothing for feVer1sn
sore Threats.
Grape Juice We have had Tor .
long time but with lemon juice
It makes o delicious tart drink.
In addition to its fine flavor, 1t
is rich in minerals including mag
nesium, calcium, and certain vita
minis.
It is delicious for every meal,
and because Of the high content
Of easily digeSted sugar, makes .
quick pickup drink to combat 10
tigue.
Rich In Minerals
Among the vegetables that are
well known are tomato and sauer-
kraut Juice. Tomato juice Is rich
in yitamin C and high in minerals.
Ithas been dubbed the poor mans
orange juice" 1t makes wonder
fun beverage to combat colds.
Sauerkraut juice does not sound
like an attractive beverage TO many
.ople. Others like the cdor and
taste Of it.
If you do not like it by itself.
try mixing It, half-and-nah with
tomato Juice or use equal proper
tionS Of Sauerkraut juice and clam
i1Iice. This makes 3 delicious din
ner appetizer.
Clam Juice is a tasty discovery,
and Is grand to use as q 1irst
course for dinner. Some prefer it
served hot with thin cream. sea
sorled with salt and pepper ana
paprika.
The citrus fruit juices have high
therapeutic value. Oranges, grape
fruit, and lemon are excellent.
There was a time when orange
Juice in any quantity was painful
to prepare without an electric
Squeezer. Today thanks to modern
canning, we now order by the
dozen assorted fruit juice, ice
them either on: the porch or In
the refrigerator and they are
ready for immediate use.
oranges, for many years called
golden apples, are rich in vitamins
and are used in preventing certain
gum disorders.
It is also excellent as pre-.
tentative Of colds. A half pint to
q pint a day will accomplish won
ders for you.
Correct Diet
These beverages, Of course, do
not act as "cure all" and unless
other health rules are followed
and the therapy prescribed by
your doctor Is followed, desired
results are not to be expected.
Correct diet, regularity Of eat
ing, sufficient sleep, fresh air and
exercise are all important.
In selecting your foods have In
mind their vitamin content, espe-
cially A and D. Vitamin A is
found In butter, eggs, spinach,
green vegetables, and milk. Eat
coarse bulky foods and those of
laxative qualities such as whole
grain cereals, fruits and green and
yellow vegetables.
Eat a balanced diet that con.
tainS tissue building foods, energy
foods, and fat. However, avoid
having a diet made up of too many
acid forming foods such as meats,
breads, and cereals. One theory
is that lowering the alkaline re-
serve is a predisposing factor to
colds.
When you are waging battle
with colds or are keeping In tip
top health, start your day off right
by eating a good breakfast.