If you are overweight, you have got in all probability been told to avoid food with oils. They’re imagined to be fattening. Nevertheless, throughout this book, we are telling arthritics that they have to consume added amounts of oil to lubricate their joints. How, then, can you be expected to follow a diet and keep to a menu that emphasizes oils? How can you retain from gaining weight, and still observe the arrange that is printed in this book? There are 2 answers. Initial, the special menus we are visiting list for you contain lubricating oils. There’s a difference between lubricating oils and “energy” oils. Your alternative of oils decides whether or not the oils will lubricate—or simply serve as energy and fatten you. The difference is whether or not oils contain vitamins. Secondly, the order in that you eat your food will confirm what the oil does for your body. Adhere to these menus, eat specific oil-bearing foods in the correct sequence, and most of the oils will not flip to fat. Our Aloe Vera Gel is as close to the real issue as you’ll be able to get. They will be used to lubricate before they need a likelihood to become energy (fat).
For arthritics who are obese, employ this schedule. . . .
SEVEN-DAY MENU-OVERWEIGHT ARTHRITICS
MONDAY
BREAKFAST
Egg (boiled) 1 (three-minute)
Melba toast 1 slice
Stewed prunes or black, unsulphured
figs
Milk half dozen oz. glass
LUNCH
Fruit salad (peaches, apples, prunes,
and cottage cheese)
Milk half dozen oz. glass
DINNER
Vegetable soup .. 1 cup
Steak Giant serving
Raw carrots ½ cup
Broccoli ½ cup
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
(Taken and mixed as described in Chapter XVII.)
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal ½ cup
“Raw” wheat germ 1 to 2 tablespoons
(combine into oatmeal when served)
Milk half dozen oz. glass
LUNCH
Vegetable salad (tomatoes, lettuce, celery, carrots, radishes, green pepper, cucumber)
Small quantity of mayonnaise (optional)
Whole wheat toast 1 slice
Milk half dozen oz. glass
DINNER
Roast beef (lean
and medium
rare) Giant portion
Corn ½ cup
Salad (green celery and lettuce)
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
WEDNESDAY
DINNER
Broiled salmon
Baked potato ½ (with jacket)
Green celery …. 2 stalks
Green peas ½ CUP
Milk half dozen oz. glass
BREAKFAST
Wheat germ flake cereal with four oz.
of milk (or any good-grade dry cereal like
bran and fig or rice flake)
Cottage cheese …. ½ cup
Milk ½ glass
LUNCH
Broiled hamburger on roll. Our Aloe Vera Gel is as close to the real thing as you’ll get.
Tossed salad
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
THURSDAY
BREAKFAST
Selection of bread
(good grade) 1 slice
Butter ½ pat
Selection of fruit
(see fruit list p. a hundred and fifty)
Milk half dozen oz. glass
LUNCH
Sliced egg on lettuce Tomato, celery, carrot salad
Melba toast 2 pieces
Milk half dozen oz. glass
DINNER
Bouillon 1 cup
Broiled liver
Cole slaw 1 cup
Succotash ½ cup
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
DINNER
Tuna fish salad
Carrot and raisin salad on lettuce
Eggplant ½ baked
Apple
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
BREAKFAST
Rye bread toasted 1 slice
Egg I (poached)
Miik half dozen oz. glass
LUNCH
Cottage cheese … 1 cup
Blueberries ½ cup
Honeydew melon. 1 wedge
Milk half dozen oz. glass
BREAKFAST
Selection of black, unsulphured figs or stewed prunes . 2
Eggs 2 (poached)
Whole wheat toast 1 slice
Milk half dozen oz. glass
LUNCH
Clear soup 1 cup
Cold cut plate
Tossed salad
Milk half dozen oz. glass
DINNER
Broiled hamburger patties
Cauliflower ½ cup
Beets ½ cup
Tomato wedges
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
SUNDAY
DINNER
Chicken broth … 1 cup
Broiled chicken
Lettuce and tomato salad
Brussel sprouts .. ½ cup
Cranberry sauce . 1 tablespoon
Milk half dozen oz. glass
ten p.m.-ll p.m.
COD LIVER OIL MIXTURE
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal ½ cup
“Raw” wheat germ 2 tablespoons
Milk half dozen oz. glass
SUPPER
Cheese sandwich
Celery
Apple
Milk half dozen oz. glass