How to eat to build and to maintain good health

              INTRODUCTION
This book has been prepared by the Dietetic Department
of The Battle Creek Food Company to meet the demand for
more specific information concerning the adaptation of our
Foods to Special Diets.
Recognized authorities who have contributed so much to
our present day knowledge of diet have been freely consulted.
In no instance where suggestions for the diet in specific ills are
made have we failed to follow the best medical opinion obtain­able.
In recommending Battle Creek Foods for general use it is
not with the thought that they should make up the entire bill
of fare to the exclusion of other foods. On the contrary they
are to supplement other wholesome foods in common use.
We acknowledge our indebtedness to the staff of the Battle
Creek Sanitarium for many important food facts gathered from
actual experience, also the friendly cooperation of food spe­cialists
and laboratory technicians of the Battle Creek College
whose scientific research has been a constant guide in all our
dietetic undertakings.
THE BATTLE CREEK FOOD COMPANY
Battle Creek, Michigan
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CONTENTS
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PAGE
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Diet in:
Health (To Keep Healthy) . 3
Constipation (Atonic and
Spastic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overweight (Low Caloric) 10-12
Underweight (High
Caloric) ........ ... .. 13-14
Colitis (Mucous) ..... . 15-16
High.Blood Pressure ... 17-18
Arthritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hyperacidity (of Stomach) 20
Hypoacidity (of Stomach) 21
Dental Caries (High Vita-min
and Mineral Diet) . . 22
Infancy ..... ........... .. 23
Childhood ........ ... ·. . . . . 23
Other Common Diets:
Basic (Alkaline Ash) ..... 24
High in Vitamin B ..... . . 25
High in Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
High in Fat (Ketogenic) .. 28
Liquid ................... 28
Soft ............ . .. ... ... 29
Meatless (Low in Protein) 29-30
Salt Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wheat, Milk, Egg Free 30-31
Food Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
PART II
Product Descriptions
PAGE
Baked Goods . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Buttermilk Tablets . . . . . . . . 61
Cereals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-38
Confections . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Fruits, Canned ........... 62
Gelatine, Vegetable . . . . . . . . 58
Gluten and Soy Products 41-44
Hydrochloric Acid Tablets. . 59
Iron Products ............ 61
Laxative Products ...... 44-51
Meltose Products ....... 56-57
Milk Sugar Products ...... 60
Olives, Ripe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Savita Products ... . .... 52-53
Soup .......... .. ........ 59
Vegetable Concentrates .... 57
Vegetable Meats ........ 54-55
Vegetables, Canned . . . . . . . . . 63
CHAPTER I
THE TRUTH ABOUT GOOD HEALTH
HEALTH, happiness and all the good things of life are so
closely associated that it is hard to think of one alone- but
let's consider health; radiant health - for it is so difficult
to be happy without it. Health depends largely on living the sim­ple
normal life. Fresh air, sunshine, exercise, sufficient rest, and
perhaps most of all proper diet assures it for nearly everyone.
It is no wonder diet plays so important a part in health. When
you stop to consider this, what is more reasonable. Your body is
the most wonderful of all laboratories. It takes many different
foods and transforms them into muscle, bone, blood and energy;
this is so cleverly done that even now all the details are not fully
understood.
Your part in this wonderful transformation is to see that
your body has the right kind of food material with which to work.
What Proper Food Will Do for You
1. It will raise your vitality.
2. Prevent deficiency diseases.
3. Produce a high state of physical development.
4. Insure nervous stability.
5. Create greater endurance.
6. Increase resistance to infections.
7. Give greater recuperative power.
How to Eat to Be Healthy
- Radiant Health is .largely a m~tter of proper foad selection,
wh(;lther you market for a large family or simply choose your own
food at a restaurant, learn to choose a balanced ration with the
greatest appetite appeal and nourishing qualities.
This becomes quite simple for all of the elements: protein, fat,
carbohydrate, minerals and vitamins are furnished if you will
daily consume an abundance of fruits, vegetables, whole grain
cereals and dairy products.
Ask your Battle Creek Dealer for Food Charts and recipe
booklets which will help you select a balanced, satisfying and
wholesome ration.
How to Eat to Build and
CHAPTER II
DIET IN CONSTIPATION
What Is Constipation?
It has been called "The pet ailment of erring millions."
You may be interested to know there are two kinds, common
constipation (also called atonic) and spastic constipation, which
is usually accompanied by pain and much discomfort. We shall
consider common constipation as this is most benefited by diet
adjustment. ·
Common constipation has been described as elimination which
is unsatisfactory in three ways:
1. There may be fewer movements than is customary.
2. The form of the stool may be such as to give pain in passing.
3. The passage may be accompanied by the very disagreeable
odor of putrefaction and gas formation.
The constipated person should always consult a physician for
direction, especially when it is accompanied by pain or discomfort.
What Harm Does Constipation Do?
Statements like "Ninety per cent of all disease is due to con­stipation"
may seem exaggerated to you, but they are based on
leading physicians' experiences.
When food waste remains too long in the colon it decays. Dr.
John Harvey Kellogg, founder of the famous Battle Creek Sani­tarium,
says, "X-Ray examinations show that persons whose
bowels move once a day are constantly carrying in their colons the
putrefying residue of five to ten meals, or even a larger number."
Surely the dangers of constipation must be rather commonly
known for the taking of laxatives has almost become a national
habit. This is to be regretted, for laxatives do not cure constipa­tion.
Their first effect is to relieve it; their final effect is to make
the condition worse.
Have You Constipation?
Some physicians insist on three evacuations- daily, and
practically all are agreed that there should at least be
a thorough movement after breakfast or supper. One should,
however, be sure that elimination is complete. Some people
have a regular movement daily, and yet are constipated. The
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movement is simply the overflowing of a reservoir which never
really completely empties. What is voided may be the residue
of what was eaten several days before.
A careful "Examination" by a competent physician will de­termine
the exact condition of your colon.
What to Do for Common Constipation
Don't take laxatives. They do not cure constipation and they
should be avoided unless for temporary relief as prescribed by
your doctor.
1. Those who are not slaves to purgatives will often find it
sufficient to simply increase the fiber content of the diet with such
whole bran products as *Krusty Bran or *Fig-Bran. The average
diet is deficient in this type of food.
2. Some especially serviceable "near foods" for use in more
stubborn cases are the volume increasing products such as *Kaba,
*Psylla, and *Agar. With one of these it is usually advisable to
furnish drugless lubrication to soften the stool. *Paramels or
*Paralax with Agar will do this.
3. When common constipation is accompanied by toxic symp­toms
(Intestinal toxemia) such as gas formation, coated tongue
and bad breath, the diet program should include steps to destroy
the bacteria in the colon which cause these toxic conditions. The
most simple and pleasant way to accomplish this is by the use of
*Lacto Dextrin which makes a pleasant drink with a lemon-like
flavor. In very obstinate cases *Soy Acidophilus may be used with
the *Lacto Dextrin for quicker results.
4. The general diet must be well balanced and simple, con­sisting
chiefly of fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, nuts and
dairy products.
5. Some individuals find tea, coffee, chocolate, eggs or milk
especially constipating, avoid any such article known to be con-stipating
to you. -
6. Be regular, have a definite habit time. Never neglect a
"call" as a lost call is not easily recovered.
7. Try to eat your meals as near the same time each day as
possible.
8. Drink water. It is a good plan to take it slowly, two
glassfuls at a time. On arising, between meals and before retiring,
are perhaps the best times.
9. Include plenty of vitamin B in your diet as supplied by
bran foods or *Savita Yeast Tablets.
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What Bran Will Do to Restore Satisfactory Elimination
(The Bulk Suppliers)
Research work has shown that there is a certain definite
amount of fiber (bulk) needed by the normal person to keep
free from constipation. This fiber could be supplied by large
quantities of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, but many find
it inconvenient to eat a sufficient amount of these foods regularly,
and these are the ones who gain the greatest benefit by simply in­creasing
the quantity of fiber in the diet.
The extra fiber or bulk should be supplied at each meal and
to make it easy and pleasant to carry out this plan, The Battle
Creek Food Company offers a wide choice of fiber rich foods. For
example, at breakfast bulk can be supplied by *Krusty Bran or
*Fig-Bran, or if preferred, these cereals may be made into dainty
muffins. For luncheon *Bran Biscuits or ':'Laxa Biscuits would
probably be most appropriate, at dinner bran bread or *Fig-Bran
cookies will supply the extra bulk. The experience of many has
shown that the best results are obtained by varying the kind of
bulk used, so change about using bran cereals, muffins, and biscuit.
In more obstinate cases or for those who eat out and dislike
bran foods, the extra bulk may be pleasantly furnished by products
like *Kaba, *Psylla or *Agar. Tests show *Kaba supplies more
bulk than other common sources. This gives it a distinct ad­vantage
- usually no more than one teaspoonful at meals is suf­ficient.
If you are in doubt concerning the use of extra fiber due,
perhaps, to an unusually delicate digestive tract, you may find it
advisable to use *Kaba or *Agar, which are the softest forms of
bulk known, allowing them to jell in hot water before taking.
Relative Amounts of Bulk Suppliers
Usually adequate for correcting common constipation.
Kaba .... . .................... ...... . 1-2 teaspoonfuls daily
Krusty Bran ........................... 3 tablespoonfuls daily
Fig-Bran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 tablespoonfuls daily
Laxa Biscuit ...... ... ...... ..... ....... 1 (2 to 3 times daily)
Bran Biscuit ......................... 2-3 (2 to 3 times daily)
Psylla ......................... 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls twice daily
Agar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls two to three times daily
Bulk suppliers are best taken as a part of the regular meal
with a generous amount of liquid.
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The Value of Lubrication
When the stool is hard and dry and of a dark color these are
considered signs of putrefaction - but even more important from
the individual's viewpoint is the fact that this type of stool is
difficult and painful to pass. Increasing the fat in the diet has
proved helpful for restoring the normal consistency of the stool.
This has been accomplished experimentally by the use of large
amounts of olive oil and other edible fats. These may accomplish
the purpose but often put on unwanted pounds, are hard to con­sume,
and may overtax the digestive system. The same results
are obtained and far more pleasantly and conveniently by the use
of drugless mineral oils such as *Paralax with Agar or *Paramels.
These oils are best taken before retiring and when used this way
research work shows they are most effective and do not disturb
digestion in the least.
To Overcome Putrefaction
Very often constipation due to dietary faults is accompanied
by putrefaction which is shown by gas formation, coated tongue,
bad breath, and foul smelling stools. In such cases the bacteria
found in the colon has been shown microscopically to be of a putre­factive
type.
For years attempts were made to correct this condition by the
use of various sour milk preparations, most of which were worth­less.
It was also shown, by means of the microscope, that these
putrefactive bacteria could be eradicated by the use of Lactose and
Dextrin, two natural food sugars. So we combined them in the
product *Lacto Dextrin which is well tolerated and pleasant to use.
In some unusual cases of putrefaction a combination of *Lacto
Dextrin and *Soy Acidophilus Milk has been used for quicker
results. The *Soy Acidophilus Milk is sent out directly from our
laborator~.es and is a culture which will not be destroyed by diges­tion.
These products are best used as prescribed by the physician.
Does Your Diet Contain Sufficient Vitamin B?
If not, the bowel will be lazy, and research work shows this
to be due to a lack of vitamin B.
Vitamin B is supplied in the richest amount and most con­veniently
by the use of *Savita Yeast Tablets, which are made from
dry brewers' yeast. They never ferment or cause digestive dis­turbances
like moist yeast is apt to do.
The bran containing cereals, *Krusty Bran and *Fig-Bran,
will also give added vitamin B to your diet.
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The Battle Creek Foods for Common Constipation
The Bulk Suppliers
Kaba
The Lubricators
Paralax with Agar
Psylla Paramels
Instant Psylla
Psylla Wafers
Agar
Krusty Bran
Fig Bran
Laxa Biscuit
The Anti-Putrefaction Foods
Lacto Dextrin
B-Lac
Soy Acidophilus Milk
Fig Bran Cookies To Furnish Vitamin B
Bran Biscuit Savita Yeast Tablets
Note: Write to The Dietetic Department, The Battle Creek
Food Company for Laxative Menus.
Bibliography
1. J. A. M. A., July 22, 1933, Cowgill, Anderson & Sullivan. "The form
of the stool as a criterion of Laxation."
2. J. A. M. A., March 31, 1934, Harriet Morgan, Ph. D. "The Laxative
Effect of Regenerated cellulose in the Diet."
3. J. Chern. Educ., 1926, 3:1244. Value of vitamin B in correcting consti­pation.
Work by Plimmer of England cited by Sherman.
4. J. A.M. A., 88:628, 1927. The Use of High Fat Diets for Constipation.
5. J. A.M. A., Vol. 94, June 21, 1930. "Lactose and the Intestinal Flora."
Kopeloff and Cohen.
Books to Help You
1. "Crippled Colon~'
By John Harvey Kellogg, M.D.
The Modern Medicine Publishing
Company
Battle Creek, Michigan.
2. "Colon Hygiene"
By John Harvey Kellogg, M.D.
The Modern Medicine Publishing
Company
Battle Creek, MichigaL,
"What You Eat Today Walks and Talks Tomorrow"-John Harvey Kellogg, M.D.
to Maintain Good Health
CHAPTER III
DIET IN DIABETES
(The Diet Restricted in Starch and Sugar)
Do you wish to plan meals suitable for the diabetic? Our
foods low in starch and the unsweetened fruits and vegetables
make meal planning easier for the restricted.
You must not let this condition weigh you down with dis­couragement.
Your one handicap, having to consider your food
intake, actually gives you a distinct advantage, due to your diet
containing an abundance of allowable fruits, vegetables and dairy
products, it is high in minerals and vitamins usually giving re­markable
freedom from colds and dental decay.
There is probably no use to remind you to form the good
habit of following your diet precisely, never cheating. You will, of
course, have a definite diet chart arranged for you only, by your
physician, showing just the type of food to include in your meals
and the amount to use for perfect safety.
Delicious Foods You May Use
The Battle Creek Food Company has prepared special pur­pose
foods for over fifty years, and now has thirty-two items which
contain no added sugar, and are either free from starch or low in
this food principle.
To help you further in the preparation of new and palatable
dishes, the Dietetic Department of The Battle Creek Food Com­pany
will furnish you new recipes on request.
Battle Creek Foods for the Diet Restricted in
Starch and Sugar
Gluten Bread in tins, Soy Gluten Bread in tins, Gluten Biscuit,
Soy Gluten Biscuit, Unsweetened Laxa Biscuit, All Battle Creek
Unsweetened Canned Fruits, All Battle Creek Unsweetened Canned
Vegetables, Soy Flour, Gluten Flour, Vegetable Gelatin, Savita
(all forms), Protose, The Juices-Pineapple, Tomato, Grapefruit.
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CHAPTER IV
CONCERNING REDUCING
Diet in Overweight (Low Caloric)
You can get rid of those undesired extra pounds and gain in
beauty, health and happiness at the same time.
There is no need to frighten you into reducing, the desire for
better looks is sufficient to make you long for a perfect weight and
figure. It is true, however, that the overweight person is a poor
risk as far as life expectancy goes, so it is quite right for you to
take steps to regain your normal weight and figure.
Plan a Reducing Program
The first "DO" is a "DON'T." Don't take reducing compounds
of any kind! They are so dangerous that some have suffered
serious results from using them.
Before you take definite steps, check your weight with the fol-lowing
standard tables. If you appear to be overweight consult
your physician for his approval of a reducing diet for you. Phy-sicians
are agreed that the most valuable and safe method of
reducing is by use of the diet low in calories.
Table of heights and weights of MEN as prepared by the
Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors*
AGES 15-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69
5 ft. 0 in. 120 125 128 131 133 134 134 134 131 130
lin. 122 126 129 131 134 136 136 136 134 132
2 in. 124 128 131 133 136 138 138 138 137 135
3 in. 127 131 134 136 139 141 141 141 140 140
4in. 131 135 138 140 143 144 145 145 144 143
5 in. 134 138 141 143 146 147 149 149 148 147
6in. 138 142 145 147 150 151 153 153 153 151
7in. 142 147 150 152 155 156 158 158 158 156
Sin. 146 151 154 157 160 161 163 163 163 162
9 in. 150 155 159 162 165 166 167 168 168 168
lOin. 154 159 164 167 170 171 172 173 174 174
11 in. 159 164 169 173 175 177 177 178 180 180
6ft. 0 in. 165 170 175 179 180 183 182 183 185 185
lin. 170 177 181 185 186 189 188 189 189 189
2 in. 176 184 188 192 194 196 194 194 192 192
3 in. 181 190 195 200 203 204 201 198 196 196
*Figures given include the ordinary house clothing. For net weight, subtract 4 per cent.
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Table of heights and weights of WOMEN as prepared by the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York*
AGES 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64
( ft.ll in. 111 113 115 117 119 122 125 128 128 126
5 ft. 0 in. 113 114 117 119 122 125 128 130 131 129
lin. 115 116 118 121 124 128 131 133 134 132
2 in. 117 118 120 123 127 132 134 137 137 136
3 in. 120 122 124 127 131 135 138 141 141 140
4 in. 123 125 127 130 134 138 142 145 145 144
5 in. 125 128 131 135 139 143 147 149 149 148
6in. 128 132 135 139 143 146 151 153 153 152
7 in. 132 135 139 143 147 150 154 157 156 155
8in, 136 140 143 147 151 155 158 161 161 160
9in. 140 144 147 151 155 159 163 166 166 165
lOin. 144 147 151 155 159 163 167 170 170 169
*Figures given include the ordinary house clothing. For net weight, subtract 4 per cent.
Figure on following the diet until your weight is normal, and
it is best to face your problem squarely. How many pounds over­weight
are you, lets say twenty just for example. This being true
you should plan to follow your diet six to eight weeks, as you can
rely on a reduction of two to three pounds weekly. So many fail
because they do not plan definitely to follow a diet long enough to
obtain results. Be determined that you will be one of the suc­cessful
reducers, there are a great many who are successful.
Curb the Calories
This means use less of the concentrated and rich foods, which
are the foods high in calories. Especially avoid cake, candy, jelly,
mayonnaise, pastry, fried foods, ice cream, whipped cream, ripe
olives and olive oil.
A void overeating and taking food between meals, chew gum
if you become hungry. Thorough mastication and slow eating
help to prevent overeating at any meal. Don't skip meals, you
would become so hungry that you would simply overeat at the
next and stretch your stomach.
General Suggestions
Use salt sparingly. Do not drink more than a glassful of
water with meals, but drink all you want between meals. Avoid
constipation by the use of non-fattening and drugless products,
such as *Kaba, *Psylla and *Mineral Oil.
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The Diet
Menus for six days which contain all of the needed minerals
and vitamins, also caloric charts and recipes, are found in our
Reducing Booklet. Your Battle Creek dealer will gladly give you a
copy or you may get one by writing to us.
Battle Creek Foods Well Suited for Use in the
Reducing Diet
Gluten Bread in tins, Soy Gluten Bread in tins, Fatless Spread,
Gluten Biscuit, Soy Gluten Biscuit, Laxa Biscuit, Unsweetened
Canned Fruit, Unsweetened Canned Vegetables, Soy Flour, Gluten
Flour, Vegetable Gelatin, Savita (all forms), Protose, No Fat
Mayonnaise, The Juices - Tomato, Pineapple, Grapefruit.
*See alphabetical index for description pages.
Lettuce
Spinach
Celery
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Asparagus
Butter
Cream
Mayonnaise
Ripe Olives
Cake
Common Foods Low in Calories
Endive
Beet Greens
Swiss Chard
Brussels Sprouts
Water Cress
Okra
Melons
Pears
Peaches
Skimmed Milk
Buttermilk
Clear Broth (Savita)
Common Foods High in Calories
Pie
Candy (Chocolates)
Nuts
Most Meats
Gravies
Cream Cheese
Fried Food
Cream Soups
Cookies
Ice Cream
Bacon
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CHAPTER V
FOOD FOR THE UNDER WEIGHT
Habits to Gain Weight
F ollow a daily routine of :
1. Three full meals at regular hours. Eat generously of ce­reals
such as *"ZO," *Zwieback, also of butter, cream, mayonnaise,
ripe olives, potatoes and the other foods, called for in our weight­gaining
menus.
2. Six to eight glassfuls of water daily.
3. Ten to twelve hours sleep each night with bedroom win-dows
open.
4. A short rest period before or after each meal.
5. Mild exercise in the fresh air and sunshine.
6. Regular toilet habits - avoid constipation.
(High Caloric)
Do you know your weight is like a bank account? The more
food you put in, the more weight you have. This is virtually true
barring disease and hereditary tendencies.
If you desire to gain in weight, to increase your resistance to
infections such as colds, or to improve your looks, visit your phy­sician
and follow his directions carefully. Doubtless, he will say
eat more highly nourishing and strengthening foods which are the
foods high in calories.
Some are underweight due to a lack of a vital element in the
diet and often gain surprisingly when it is furnished.
Stimulating the Appetite
Vitamin B has been shown by research work to have an ap­pet
ite stimulating effect. When it was supplied in a rich amount,
children and adults alike gained weight almost without excep­t
ion. (See page 26) for vitamin B chart.
You will find *Savita Yeast Tablets most convenient as a
means of supplying vitamin B regularly, three of them are equal
to a cake of bakers' yeast in this vital element.
Some other vitamin B rich products are *Savita Soup Cubes,
*Savita stock form and the *Bran Products.
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To Supply Iron
If the blood is lacking in iron the underweight person is
greatly benefited by supplying this element in rich amounts. Have
the blood examined and if you need iron-rich foods they are easily
obtained. *Food Ferrin is so rich in this element that a table­spoonful
is equal to a pound of spinach. *Savita and the bran
products are also rich sources of iron which is needed for bright
red blood.
In the Winter
Some form of cod liver oil will often do wonders for the under­weight
person, especially when used during the dark winter
months. It should be taken as prescribed by the physician.
How Do You Eat?
Let's consider breakfast first. Do you eat breakfast and at
what time? Perhaps you are underweight because you miss this
important meal. It could easily be so, because the extra five hundred
calories or more which the average breakfast supplies will soon
amount to pounds for you.
Now about the time for breakfast! An early breakfast is the
best rule, because it allows more time before lunch to create a
hearty appetite. There should be four to five hours between meals.
A breakfast of cereal, toast, egg, nourishing beverage and fruit
supplies all the essential elements, and can be taken by almost
everyone. If you have been missing breakfast, gradually work up
to this amount.
You will be glad to hear that a dry cereal such as *"ZO" has
twice as many calories as a cooked cereal, so there is no need to
rise early to cook porridge. You may alternate *"ZO," *Cooked
Whole Wheat and *Rice Flakes, add a little *Krusty Bran or *Fig
Bran if you are one of those individuals requiring_ extra bulk to
keep free from constipation.
-There are other Battle Creek Foods just as valuable for weight
gaining. Some of the most important are listed below:
Savita (all forms), Malted Nuts, The Juices -Tomato, Pine­apple,
Grapefruit, "ZO" Flakes, Vita Wheat, Fig-Bran Flakes,
Fruit Crackers, Meltose (syrup form), Meltose (sugar form),
Sweetened Food Ferrin, Savita Yeast Tablets (appetite stimulat­ing).
*Any of the Battle Creek Laxative Fooqs ~re suitable.
*See index for description pages. · ·
Interesting menus and helpful suggestions are contained in
the booklet, "Weight Building Diet." Your dealer will gladly give
you a copy or you may write direct to The Battle Creek Food Com­pany.
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CHAPTER VI
DIET IN COLITIS
Colitis is a serious condition of the colon very often brought
about by using harsh purgatives. It usually follows spastic con­stipation,
and it is believed that practically every case of chronic
constipation is accompanied by colitis.
There are several generally recognized types, and a physician
should always be consulted and his directions followed carefully.
Physicians are find'ing the use of *Lacto Dextrin and the cul­ture,
*Soy Acidophilus milk, very successful in the treatment of
colitis. These articles used a1one or tog~ther tend to overcome the
toxic conditions: gas formation, coated tongue, bad breath and
foul smelling stools, and thus help to restore the normal condition
of the colon. *Description on page 44.
Very often the physician suggests using a non-residue diet or
a soft diet temporarily due to the extreme irritability of the colon.
(See our suggestions foT a well balanced soft diet on page 29.)
If the colitis is of the mucous type and accompanied by con­stipation
the general directions for correcting constipation on
pages 4-8 may be followed with best results.
Lacto Dextrin for Colitis and Constipation
Whether it is colitis or common constipation, research work
has shown milk sugar compounds, such as *Lacto Dextrin, most
effective for overcoming intestinal toxemia which causes gas
formation, coated tongue and bad breath.
How Lacto Dextrin Came to Be Used
For centuries queer sounding sour milks such as koumiss,
yogurt and bulgaricus, have been used by Arabs and other people
with remarkable freedom from colon conditions such as colitis and
constipation. The old French savants used a certain kind of but­termilk
enema in the treatment of colitis very successfully.
When modern investigators saw the unusual vigor and ad­vanced
age of the people using these sour milks, the secret of their
value was sought and discovered. And it isn't the alcohol often
present in koumiss, or the rancid taste of some bulgaricus milk
that makes them helpful. Their value lies in the unique milk sugar
(Lactose) which they contain.
Research work has now shown this sugar just as valuable
separated from the milk. On the basis of extensive research by
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Rettger, Cheplin and Torrey, we created *Lacto Dextrin, a Lactose
sugar compound, for use in these colon conditions.
Some Advantages of Lacto Dextrin
1. Pleasant tasting (makes a palatable drink with a lemon-like
flavor.
2. Keeps indefinitely.
3. Well tolerated by adults and infants.
4. Easily dissolved.
5. May be combined with fruit juice or milk.
Consult your physician concerning its use in your case. Gen­eral
directions only are found on the container.
Note: Ask your dealer for the free Colitis booklet or write
direct to The Battle Creek Food Company for one.
Books You Will Find Helpful
1. "The Crippled Colon"
By John Harvey Kellogg, M.D.
The Modern Medicine Publishing
Company
Battle Creek, Michigan.
2. "The Colon Hygiene"
By John Harvey Kellogg, M.D.
The Modern Medicine Publishing
Company
Battle Creek, Michigan.
Bibliography
On Use of Lactose and Dextrin
1. "The Intestinal Bacteria," by Torrey. The Yale Review.
2. Editorial, J. A. M. A., August 20, 1921.
3. Leo Rettger of Yale Reports in Am. J. of Public Health, July, 1929. 4: C. C. Bois, M.D., in Annals of Clinical Medicine, July, 1922.
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CHAPTER VII
The Use of Battle Creek Foods in High Blood
Pressure Diets
We shall discuss, as listed below, some of the most common
diet directions given by physicians for this condition, and show
how Battle Creek Foods make it easy to carry them out in the
home.
1. "You must reduce" (If overweight) .
2. "Keep your diet laxative."
3. "Use alkalinizing foods and fresh fruit juices."
4. "No meat, fish, fowl or eggs."
5. "Avoid stimulating beverages and condiments."
You are probably at a loss to know what you may eat and stay
strong and feel satisfied. Battle Creek foods will help you follow
the physician's instructions and enjoy them.
How to Reduce
1. The overweight, high blood pressure person is most bene­fited
by diet regulation, very often the blood pressure is lowered
one to two points for each pound lost. See pages 10-12 for informa­tion
concerning safe reducing by diet. Our reducing diet is well
suited for use by the high blood pressure patient, because it avoids
the stimulating, pres3ure raising foods.
How to Keep the Diet Laxative
2. The majority of individuals find an increased amount of
fiber in the diet effective for correcting common constipation.
This is easily supplied by the use of a simple article such as
*Kaba, *Psylla, or a bran containing cereal like *Krusty Bran
or *Fig-Bran. For more obstinate or serious types of constipa­tion
consult your physician. Details are given concerning the cor­rection
of constipation by diet on pages 4-8.
The Alkalinizing Foods
3. There are over forty Battle Creek foods in this class (see
pages 24, 25). ~savita which gives the meat flavor to food and
the juices, tomato, grapefruit and pineapple, are especially enjoy­able.
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What to Eat in Place of Meat
4. *Savita in its various forms, cubes for soup, *Sal Savita
for sprinkling on vegetables, and stock form for general cooking,
will solve the meat flavor problem. *Savita makes dishes taste
similar to meat and yet it is made from vegetables and yeast ex­tract
and is rich in vitamins B, G and in iron.
*Protose, *Nuttose, *Soy Beans and cottage cheese are simple
non-stimulating meat substitutes which may be prepared in many
tempting ways.
In Place of Stimulating Beverages and C01tdiments
5. •:•Kaffir tea is actually much like real tea in flavor and
aroma.
*Minute Brew, *Dormi and *Malted Nuts are other beverages
which you will enjoy for a change.
To replace hot sauces try a dash of *Sal Savita on baked po­tato
and entrees.
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Hypertension Life Table
Compiled from Life Insurance data by
John Harvey Kellogg, M.D., LL.D., F.A.C.S., Medical Director of the
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Effects of High Systolic Blood Pressure on Life Expectancy
Expectancy +10 +26 + 3fi
Expect- Years Expect- Years Expect- Years
Age B.P.* Normalt Average B. P. ancy Lost B. P. ancy Lost B. P. ancy Lost
20 120 (59) 45 130 31 14 146 24 21 156 18 27
25 122 (54) 41 132 28 13 148 21 20 158 16 25
30 123 (49) 37 133 25 12 149 20 17 159 15 22
35 124 (43) 33 134 23 10 150 17 16 160 13 20
40 126 (36) 29 136 20 9 152 15 14 162 11 18
45 128 (31) 25 138 17 8 154 13 12 164 10 15
50 130 (27) 21 140 15 6 156 11 10 166 8 13
55 132 (22) 17 142 12 5 158 9 8 168 7 10
60 135 (18) 14 145 10 4 161 7 7 171 6 8
65 138 (14) 11 148 8 3 164 6 5 174 5 6
70 142 (12) 9 152 6 3 168 5 4 178 4 5
75 146 (10) 7 156 4 3 172 3.5 3.5 182 3 4
80 150 ( 7) 5 160 3 2 176 2.5 2.5 186 2 3
*The normal is 10-15 mm. less. (Hunter).
tEased on normal instead of average blood pressure.
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CHAPTER VIII
The Value of Diet in the Treatment of
Arthritis, Rheumatism and Neuritis
JJ
Most physicians agree that diet does play its part in the cause
and treatment of arthritis and related conditions. In addition
general medical treatment should not be neglected.
The diet perhaps most commonly prescribed is termed the
Pemberton or low carbohydrate diet. By simply cutting down on
concentrated carbohydrates such as cakes, cookies, pies, cereals
and potatoes, many gain relief from excruciating pain. The Battle
Creek Foods described under Diabetes on page 9 are most suit­able
for carrying out this type of diet. Another very successful
diet introduced by Dr. Fletcher of Toronto, consists of increasing
the vitamins in the diet, especially vitamin B. (See pages 25, 26).
This diet is made simple by the use of the exceedingly rich source of
vitamin B such as *Savita Yeast Tablets, one of which equals a
cake of bakers' yeast in this valuable vitamin.
The Battle Creek Juices: *Tomato, *Pineapple and *Grape­fruit
furnish other vitamins for the diet in a delicious and con­venient
form.
Perhaps most important is the diet treatment, which has for
its aim the correction of colon troubles which cause the serious
toxic symptoms. This has been used very successfully by Dr. John
Harvey Kellogg, Pemberton and Pierce. Read the chapters on
correcting colon conditions. Pages 4, 15.
*You may obtain details concerning these diet adjustments by
addressing the Dietetic Department of The Battle Creek Food
Company, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Bibliography
1. "Rational Aspects of Chronic Arthritis." Dr. A. A. Fletcher, Toronto.
2. "The Relation of Vitamins to the Dietetic Treatment of Arthritis."
Pemberton, Pierce, Bach. Mecl. J. & Record, Dec., 1933.
3. "The Relation of the Intestinal Tract and Diet to the Treatment of
Arthritis." Pemberton and Pierce. Annals of Int. Med., April, 193.2.
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CHAPTER IX
DIET FOR STOMACH DISORDERS
(Acid Stomach)
In this condition there is an excessive amount of acid in the
stomach which gives much distress. Fortunately the condition
may often be entirely relieved by diet treatment.
Because hyperacidity is usually a symptom of some condition
requiring medical attention, you should consult your physician for
diagnosis. Frequently an analysis of the stomach contents or
X-ray will forestall serious trouble.
The Diet
All foods that tend to stimulate the flow of acid such as
spices, condiments, rough foods or very hot or cold foods, are pro­hibited.
Liquids except milk preparations are given sparingly.
Fats check the secretion of acid and are, therefore, included in the
menu in generous amounts, sweet butter and heavy cream are
especially suitable.
·Food is taken at short intervals as this tends to give relief
from the burning sensation. The basis of the diet consists of
cere~Js, bread, milk and vegetable purees.
Constipation a Common Complication of Hyperacidity
When hyperacidity is accompanied by constipation, special
steps must be taken to correct it and the toxic symptoms it often
causes such as coated tongue, gas formation and bad breath.
Establishing the right kind of bacteria in the colon is of first
importance, as it is the kind of bacteria which either cause or
prevent these toxic symptoms. *Lacto Dextrin will help you to
have the right kind of bacteria. It is used as a pleasant tasting
beverage. The person having hyperacidity finds it best to take it
in milk at meal time.
,The soft.nature of the diet, lacking as it is in fiber, makes it
important to include some special non-fibrous bulk to increase the
volume of. the evacuations. *Agar or *Kaba softened in hot water
may be used for' this ·purpose. As a lubricant to soften the stools,
drugless mineral oil in the form of *Paramels or *Paralax with
Agar will be pleasant and effective.
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Battle C1·eek Foods Best for Use in the Hyperacidity Diet
The restrictions in the diet are apt to result in undernourish­ment
unless a special effort is made to supply the essential min­erals
and vitamins. These needed elements are furnished in rich
amounts by the following highly nourishing Battle Creek Foods:
Spinach Concentrate (powdered), Malted Nuts, Ripe Olives,
Toasted Rice Flakes, Toasted Rice Biscuit, Zwieback, "ZO," Vita
Wheat, Vegetable Gelatin, Unsweetened Food Ferrin.
Note: Suggestive menus may be secured from your Battle
Creek dealer or direct from the company.
See index for description pages.
Hypoacidity of the Stomach
Hypoacidity is just the opposite of hyperacidity! There is
insufficient acid in the stomach and steps must be taken to stimu­late
its flow.
Foods Which Stimulate Acid Secretion
Research work carried on according to the famous _Pavlov
methods has shown that *Savita stimulates the secretion of more
acid than meat broth or any other product tested. *Savita in its
various forms; the cubes for soup, the salt form *Sal-Sa vita for
sprinkling on food, and the "stock" for general cooking, will make
excellent additions to the diet.
Fruit juices have long been known to stimulate acid forma­tion
and so *Battle Creek Pineapple Juice, *Tomato and *Grape­fruit
Juice will be enjoyed and well suited for the diet.
When the physician considers it best to supply additional
hydrochloric acid in a dilute form, *Battle Creek Acidone Tablets
will be convenient and most effective. Each tablet is equal to
four drops of dilute hydrochloric acid.
*Special menus which include the best foods for HypoaCl.dity
and avoid those which are hard to digest may be obtained from
your dealer or direct from The Battle Creek Food Company's
Dietetic Department.
The Ulcer Diet
Special menus including Battle Creek Foods suitable for this
diet may be secured by writing The Dietetic Department of The
Battle Creek Food Company.
*See index for description pages.
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CHAPTER X
Some Other Commonly Prescribed Diets
Diet in Den tal Caries
R.eports in Dental Journals Show Very Encouraging
Results by Diet Treatment
We would surely hesitate to enter the controversy over the
cause of dental decay. It is of two main camps at present. Those
who believe it influenced by diet and those who consider cleanli­ness
or structural causes all important.
If you have been advised by your dentist or physician to use
certain minerals or vitamins in rich amounts in your diet, you
will find the following helpful.
The Elements Most Commonly Prescribed and the
Battle Creek Foods Which Furnish Them
Vitamin A Ripe Olives
{
Vegetable Concentrate
Spinach Concentrate
Vitamin B
Apricots
Canned Spinach
Savita Yeast Tablets
Sa vita
Savita Cubes
The Wheat Germ Cereals:
"ZO"
Fig Bran
Krusty Bran
Fig Bran Flakes
Vita Wheat
(
Pineapple Juice
Vitamin C Grapefruit Juice
Tomato Juice
and
Phosphorus ( Any Battle Creek Wheat Germ containing cereal,
Calcium as listed under Vitamin B, served with milk.
See index for description pages.
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Infant Feeding
The old saying, "As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined,"
is generally applied to the moral and spiritual training given a
child - but it applies with equal force to the child's physical de­velopment.
And any mother can do a great deal to help or hinder
• her baby's health, depending upon how much she knows or does
not know about the needs of the baby.
A baby is a miracle in miniature. It can become almo£t any-
• thing in the course of "growing up." Is it tomorrow's Edison or
Lincoln? Tomorrow's physical ideal - or tomorrow's sickling?
Any mother knows how sturdy, healthy, happy and contented
she wants her baby to be. She wants that baby to grow into a
bright, healthy, vigorous childhood, and then - looking far into
the future - she dreams for the adult future of that little "tike,"
plans of such an inspiring nature that she hesitates to confide them
to anyone.
And, whatever the years bring to her and to her baby, baby's
diet will be more largely responsible than any other one factor.
The importance of breast feeding cannot be overstressed, for
the best substitute can never completely take the place of mother's
milk.
Infant feeding presents many difficulties, including sensitivity
to cow's milk; hence, the importance of the physician's advice and
care.
Whether or not the child is breast fed, orange juice, canned
tomato juice or pineapple juice diluted with an equal amount of
boiled water should be given daily in one half teaspoonful quan­tities
to supply vitamin C - commencing at one or two months of
age. Vitamins A and Dare furnished by cod liver oil as prescribed
by the physician.
When constipation is present during infancy, great care
should be taken that it does not become habitual. Natural means,
such as diluted prune juice, or in stubborn cases, drug free min-
• eral oil such as *Paralax with Agar may be safely used.
Cow's milk is lacking in carbohydrate content, as compared
with mother's milk, so the addition of a healthful sugar, such as
I *Meltose or ':'B-Lac, is made to the artificial feeding. Some chil­dren
are sensitized to cow's milk, and *Malted Nuts has proved
invaluable in such cases, as its composition is very similar to that
of mother's milk. Go to your dealer or write the Dietetic Depart­ment
for your booklet on infant feeding.
The Diet in Childhood
The healthy child should live a simple and natural life, getting
plenty of sleep and wholesome out-of-door play. The diet should
be a plain one, consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals,
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and dairy products. The general suggestions in Chapter I apply.
Every child should have a quart of milk daily, including that used
in the preparation of food. Some ways to smuggle it into the diet
are in the preparation of cream soups, vegetables, puddings,
*Malted Nut beverages, and with cereals.
If your child lacks appetite; tempt him to eat wholesome foods
by using *Savita, *"ZO," and in more stubborn cases, *Savita
Yeast Tablets - the foods rich in vitamin B, the appetite-stimu­lating
element. For those children who dislike spinach, it may
now be supplied by Spinach Concentrate, which ~urnishes all the
elements of fresh spinach, so that by a.dding merely one teaspoon­ful
to soups, cereals, or beverages, the equivalent of a generous
serving of spinach is supplied. Insist that your child eat at least
a spoonful of the vegetables. By following this rule, he will
gradually cultivate a taste for these essentials.
Battle Creek Health Foods
(Especially Suitable for Children)
Grapefruit Juice Diluted
Malted Nuts
Pineapple Juice
Spinach Concentrate
Meltose
B-Lac
Strained Fruits and Vegetables
Paralax with Agar
Vita Wheat
Sa vita
Tomato Juice
Vegetable Concentrate
"ZO"
Savita Yeast Tablets
Every mother should read the chapter in this book devoted
to constipation. It provides a basis of knowledge upon which the
future health of the child can be made secure. Each mother should
also study the section in the first chapter of this book, as the
knowledge contained therein will help her to cooperate with the
physician in successfully taking her child through a happy, healthy '
infancy and an inspiring, sturdily growing childhood.
The Basic or Acidosis Diet
This should not be confused with the hyperacidity diet as the
alkaline or basic diet is designQd to increase the alkalinity of the
system in general, including the blood, while the hyperacidity diet,
page 20, is for an increased amount of acid in the stomach.
There are certain conditions such as acidosis, high blood
pressure, kidney congestion and arthritis, in which the physician is
apt to recommend the use of basic (alkalinizing foods). The fol­lowing
Battle Creek Foods make it easy to follow this diet.
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All of the fruits including:
*Tomato Juice
*Pineapple Juice
*Grapefruit Juice
Fruit Salad
*Especially useful.
All of the vegetables including:
Spinach Concentrate
Vegetable Concentrate
Food Ferrin
Miscellaneous :
Lima Bean-Rice Flakes
*Sa vita
*Sal-Sa vita
*Savita Soup Cubes
*Sa:lCettes ·
Ripe Olives
Marmalades
Fruit Bars
Orange Juice
Grapefruit
Kaffir Tea
Soy Beans Baked
Soy Bean Biscuit
Soy Bean Flour
Soy Gluten Bread
Savita Yeast Tablets
*To use in place of meat which is highly acid.
For Constipation
zs
All of The Battle Creek Laxative Foods are either alkalinizing
or neutral and may be used with the diet as needed to keep free
from constipation. Bowel cleanliness is very important. (See
pages 4-8 on Constipation).
Special Basic Menus may be obtained from your dealer or The
Dietetic Department of ThG Battle Creek Food Company.
The Diet High in Vitamin B
Vitamin B is one of those precious elements widely distributed
in nature but, nevertheless, precious considering how serious a lack
of it becomes. Quoting from a leading medical journal, "There
are thirty-five conditions thought to be due to a diet inadequate
in Vitamin B content." Lack of appetite, constipation, skin erup­tions
and certain nervous disorders, are some of the most common
conditions often due to insufficient vitamin B in the diet. Vitamin
B is also thought to influence the intelligence and to affect the
amount and quality of mother's milk.
The chart on page 26 shows the value of Vitamin B in the
diet. Whether you need an extra supply should be determined
by your physician. If you do, there are Battle Creek Foods which
will supply it.
You will note on our chart that the richest source of vitamin
B is *Savita Yeast Tablets. Three of these are equivalent to a
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cake of bakers' yeast in this respect. They are easy to use and
economical.
Next in richness comes the Savita products for cooking.
*Savita "stock" for general cooking such as gravies, the *Savita
Soup Cubes, and *Sal-Savita for sprinkling on prepared food and
salads.
Then too the cereals should not be neglected because wheat
germ is added to *Fig Bran, *Krusty Bran, *Fig Bran Flakes, *"ZO," *"ZO" Flakes and *Vita Wheat. Notice how rich wheat
germ is in vi tam in B.
Vitamin B Conte1'tt of Various Foodstuffs
Food Potency
Savita Yeast Tablets, Savita Yeast Powdered .............. 100
Savita "stock" form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wheat germ (All Battle Creek cereals contain added wheat
germ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Spinach ............................................ }
Carrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10_ Orange ... ...... . ........... . .. ... ................ . 20
Lettuce .................... . ............... . ...... .
Tomato ............................................ }
Green Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5_10 Turnip ........................................... .
Egg-yolk ............................... .. ........ .
Potato ............................................ ·}
Banana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5-5.0
Apple .. . ... .. .. .................................. .
Onion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 2.5
The High Iron Diet
A ruddy complexion indicates a healthy condition of the blood
and gives assurance that it contains the iron which is so vital in
carrying life-giving oxygen to every part of the body.
Normally the needed iron comes from food but it must be
supplied regularly. Recent studies show a small amount of copper
is also required to help the body absorb the iron.
Many adults and children are anemic just because there is
not a sufficient amount of iron-rich foods in the diet. This kind
of anemia is called simple nutritional or secondary. The person
with anemia usually has reduced vitality and is susceptible to in­fections,
tires easily and is pale.
Looks are deceiving though, you simply cannot tell by your ap­pearance.
Some of the rosiest looking people have blood of poor
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quality, and we do not mean the rouge wearers either. If you are
in doubt about your blood consult your physician and follow his
suggestions.
If he suggests a diet high in iron you will find certain Battle
Creek Foods unusually valuable and pleasant to use.
Food Ferri1t Supplies 11·on and Copper
*Food Ferrin is a liquid containing iron, copper and other blood
building elements in the amounts and proportions which have been
shown by research work to be the very best.
Some idea of its value is given in the chart, another way
to show it is by comparing with spinach. A tablespoonful of
*Food Ferrin is actually equal to a pound of fresh spinach in iron
and copper. It may be added in the amount of a tablespoonful to
your morning fruit juice or it may be taken in water.
Special Iron Rich Menus for blood building may be received
from your dealer or directly from the Dietetic Department, The
Battle Creek Food Company.
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Foods to Put lr01t in Your Blood in Proportion
to Their Richness in Iron
Helping
Food Ferrin 1 tsp.
Krusty Bran ~oz.
Fig Bran ~oz.
Sa vita 1 tsp.
"ZO" 2 oz.
Beef 4 oz.
Oysters ~oz.
Spinach 4 oz.
Liver 4 oz.
Molas;;es H oz.
Egg 2 oz.
Bread, Bost. Br. 2 oz.
Bread, Graham 2 oz.
Strawberries 6 oz.
Potatoes 3 oz.
Oatmeal 1 oz.
Peas, Green 2 oz.
Fish 4oz.
Bread, W. Wht. 2 oz. - Prunes 1 oz. - Dates 1 oz. ~
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Bibliography
1. Hart, E. B. Steenbock, Waddell, J. and Elvehjem, C. A., "Iron in
Nutrition," Jour. Biol. Chern., 77:797.
2. Lewis, M. S., "Iron in the Treatment of Anemia in Children." Jour.
A. M. A., 96:1135, 1931.
3. Mitchell, H. S., and Vaughn M., The Journ. Biol. Chern., 75:123.
4. V. P. Bloxsom, "Copper and Iron Requirements in Infancy," So. Med.
J.., April, 1932.
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The High Fat Diet
(Commonly Called Ketogenic)
There are several conditions for which physicians have used
the high fat diet successfully. It is most commonly used for
Epilepsy, Migraine Headache and some cases of Hay Fever.
. The diet high in fat is necessarily low in carbohydrate and
. the Battle Creek Foods described in Chapter 3 on diabetes are . m'osf suitable. Some of the foods which will be most enjoyed are
the fruits and vegetables canned without sugar, the Gluten breads,
Bran products and Savita soup cubes. These foods used with the
customary generous amounts of cream, butter and mayonnaise
make a more nearly normal and acceptable diet.
The Liquid Diet
Often Called a Post Operative Diet
Occasionally necessity demands liquid food for a few days and
in some rare cases for ·a prolonged period. In either case, satisfy­ing
foods rich in minerals and vitamins are desired.
If the purpose of the diet is to give the stomach a rest, then
the gruels, fruit juices and other beverages are used.
If, on the other hand, high nutritive value is desired, milk
or milk and cream mixtures form the basis of the diet. To increase
the nourishing properties, *Malted Nuts, *Food Ferrin, *Spinach
Concentrate, *Vegetable Concentrate and Savita are excellent.
The following classes of foods are generally allowed on the
liquid diet:
Milk (in any form)
Cream
Broths
Milk Soup (strained)
Gruels (strained)
Malted Nut Beverages
Fruit Juices
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Kaffir Tea
Minute Brew
Savita Bouillon
B-Lac for sweetening beverages
Vegetable Gelatin Desserts
Custards and Ices
" Maintain Good Health
The Soft Diet Often Called Smooth, Non-Residue or
Semi-Liquid
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This diet includes all of the foods described in the liquid diet
and in addition gruels, milk, toast or milk toast are allowed.
1 Some physicians also include vegetable and fully ripe fruit
'I purees which means that the food is put through a fine sieve. I When these are permitted the *Battle Creek Canned Vegetables,
*Spinach and Vegetable Concentrates may be used.
The Gruels
Gruels may be made of thoroughly cooked *Vita Wheat
thinned with milk or cream and seasoned with a little butter if de­sired.
Other popular gruels are made by moistening one of the
ready cooked cereals with milk, putting it through a sieve; for this
purpose you may use: *Fig Bran Flakes, *Lima Bean-Rice Flakes,
*Rice Biscuit, *Rice Flakes, *"ZO", *"ZO" Flakes and *Zwieback.
In other cases dextrinized foods are also allowed.
The Dextrinized Foods
A dextrinized food is one which is slowly toasted, the object is
to partially digest the starch. This makes the food more easily
and quickly digestible. The following Battle Creek foods are dex­trinized:
*Rice Biscuit, *Rice Flakes, *Vita Wheat, *"ZO," *"ZO"
Flakes, *Zwieback and *Lacto Dextrin.
To Avoid Constipation
The soft diet may result in constipation due to lack of bulk.
This is prevented by using *Lacto Dextrin which may be added to
milk or fruit juice or by using a little drugless mineral oil such as
*Paralax with Agar or *Paramels.
The Diet Low in Protein
(Meatless and Fishless)
Usually the low protein diet means one restricted in heavy
animal protein foods such as meat, fish and fowl.
When these foods are restricted by the physician suitable
substitutes are needed and Battle Creek has pioneered in supplying
them.
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For the Meat Flavor
The tempting flavor of meat would be missed were it not for
Savita which gives a meat-like flavor to soups, bouillons, gravies,
sandwich spreads, macaroni, rice and noodle dishes.
*Savita in soup cube form is generally used for the soups and
bouillons, although the paste or "stock" form may be used. For
gravy and general cooking the stock form is best. Savita is being
used in the best clubs, hotels and hospitals during Lent and in
many cases regularly for its exceptional flavor. You will enjoy
it too.
The Vegetable Meats Protose or Nuttose
*Protose is a dark colored vegetable meat and *Nuttose a light
colored vegetable meat, both supply just as much protein as meat
and with all the muscle building and strengthening qualities.
They may be prepared in an endless number of ways, and when
served with a *Savita Sauce they satisfy.
The Salt Free Diet
Dr. Kellogg states that "Among civilized people the exces­sive
use of salt is almost universal," and that, "The idea that salt
is a harmless substance is a grave error. Many persons are, doubt­less,
greatly damaged by the free use of salt."
The Battle Creek Diet System Foods in general are low in salt
content. The following products are absolutely free from salt:
Acidone Tablets, Agar, Apple Sauce, Apricots, Asparagus, Beans
Golden Wax, Lima and Green Stringless, B-Lac, Blackberries,
Blueberries, Cooked Bran, Red Cherries, Royal Anne Cherries,
Dietetic Bran, Dormi, Kadota Figs, Food Ferrin, Fruits for Salad,
Gluten Bran Flakes, Gluten Flour, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice,
Instant Psylla, Lacto Dextrin, Laxa, the Marmalades, Meltose
Syrup, Meltose Sugar, Mineral Oil, Minute Brew, Paralax with
Agar, Paramels, Unsweetened Peaches, Pears, Peas, Pineapple
Juice, Pineapple Sliced and Tidbits, Psylla, Psyllium, Soy Flour,
Spinach Concentrate, Spinach Garden, Tomatoes, Tomato Juice,
Vegetable Concentrate, Vegetable Gelatin, Vita Wheat, Whole
Wheat Flour, Yogurt Tablets.
The Wheat Free, Egg Free and Milk Free Diets
For those who must avoid a commonly used food, such as
wheat, eggs or milk, there are certain Battle Creek Foods which
may be substituted.
•B'a ttle Creek Products.
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to Mai11tain Good Health
Battle Creek products containing absolutely no wheat in any
form are: Agar, the Fruits and Vegetables, B-Lac, Chocolate Nut
Bars, Dormi, Fatless Spread, Food Ferrin, Fruit Bars, Health
Chocolates, Instant Psylla, Kaba, Kaffir Tea, Lacto Dextrin, Lima
Bean-Rice Flakes, Malted Nuts, Marmalades, Meltose, Mineral Oil,
No Fat Nuttose, Paralax with Agar, Paramels, Psylla, Psyllium,
Rice Biscuit, Rice Flakes, Savita, Savita Yeast Tablets, Soy Bean,
Soy Flour, Vegetable Gelatin, Vegetable Soup.
The Battle Creek products are all egg free except Fig Bran
Cookies, No Fat and Psylla Wafers .
The Battle Creek products are all milk free except B-Lac, Bran
Biscuit, Chocolate Nut Bars, Fig Bran Cookies, Fruit Crackers,
Health Chocolates, Kaba, Lacto Dextrin, Psylla Wafers, Soy Gluten
Biscuit, Yogurt Tablets and Zwieback.
FREE DIET SUGGESTIONS
If you have some special diet problem which is not covered,
to your satisfaction, in the preceding pages feel perfectly free to
write our Dietetic Department for more specific information. This
branch of our organization is in charge of dietitians whose wide
experience, including hospital training, makes them unusually ca­pable
of giving thoroughly reliable suggestions.
Whether you wish general information about planning well­balanced
menus for children as well as adults of varying needs, or
whether you may have a question about the use of some Battle
Creek Food, please do not hesitate to write us.
Your letter will be given the most courteous consideration and
will be held in the strictest confidence.
As this service is a form of good-will advertising, no charge
will be made for it, no matter what your problem may be.
However, it is understood that this is strictly a dietetic service;
consequently no diagnosis of symptoms will be attempted. Con­sult
your physician for that.
32 How to Eat to Build and
PART II
Descriptions of Battle Creek
Foods
BRAN BISCUITS
Made of gluten, bran, choice wheat
flour and molasses, Bran Biscuits are crisp,
tasty and mildly laxative. You'll like their
flavor and you'll approve of their bowel reg­ulating
tendencies.
You'll also appreciate that they require
considerable chewing, thus encouraging the
development of healthy gums and strong
teeth. '
Food value - Each Biscuit supplies approxi­mately
30 calories.
Each carton is inner-lined with wax paper and
contains 43 biscuits.
FIG AND BRAN COOKIES
Here are cookies as crisp and delicious as
a connoisseur of fine foods could ask. Yet
they are much more than merely tasty
cookies, for they contain those splendid reg­ulating
agents, wheat bran and figs.
Three or four cookies daily help to main­tain
regular elimination. In fact, they per­form
a double service - satisfying the sweet
tooth and assisting in establishing regular
habits.
Food value- Each cookie supplies approxi­mately
45 calories.
Each box contains about 23 cookies and is lined
with wax paper.
FRUIT CRACKERS
You'll heartily erijoy this wholesome
raisin sandwich. The raisins, prepared by
a unique process which preserves the fruit's
natural taste and juiciness, are placed be­tween
two layers of cracker dough made
from choice wheat flour, stone ground whole
wheat flour, whole milk and other ingre­dients.
Then, the whole is baked to a rich
inviting brown.
Food value - Each cracker supplies approxi-mately
33 calories.
Each package contains about 27 crackers and
is lined with wax paper. The crackers are
further protected by an outer wrapping of
moisture-proof cellophane.
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