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What to eat and when

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The author explains principles of nutrition and practical dietetics for lay readers, linking bodily physiology to food choices and meal timing. Chapters outline food classification and tables of food values, basic digestive processes, and how proper cooking, thorough chewing, and regular exercise and fresh air support assimilation. Advice covers constructing balanced meals, scheduling meals for health and efficiency, remedies for common digestive troubles, and economical, straightforward recipes and menus. Emphasis is on prevention through hygienic habits, sensible portions, and adapting diet to individual needs rather than technical medical prescriptions. The tone is practical and instructional, aiming to translate scientific findings into everyday kitchen and lifestyle practices.

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Susanna Cocroft Frontispiece
Diagrammatic Representation of Villus 146