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faction at ordinary temperatures. Milk, which consists of protein and 

 fats with the addition of lactose, does not putrefy but sours and after 

 souring is no less wholesome than before; whereas meat in a state of 

 putrefaction is highly poisonous. Meat placed in milk does not putrefy, 

 the putrefaction being prevented by the lactose in the milk. In the 

 intestine lactose exercises the same protective influence. 



Continuing our experiments with other nuts, especially almonds, 

 cashew nuts, pecans and pine nuts, we finally succeeded in producing 

 a series of nut creams which we found highly satisfactory as substi- 

 tutes for cow's milk and cream. The rich, nutty flavor of nut creams 

 is as acceptable to most palates as that of milk and proves quite ac- 

 ceptable to those who do not like milk and with whom milk does 

 not agree. 



As a diet for adults nut creams are complete substitutes or alter- 

 nates for the cream and milk of the dairy. 



In a case in which a person is sensitized against eggs as well as 

 milk and all other animal products, nut milk is a very precious resource 

 indeed. Because of the great prevalence of colitis, cases requiring a 

 substitute for cow's milk are becoming increasingly frequent. Thous- 

 ands of persons are suffering great distress and inconvenience from 

 frequently recurring sick headaches, attacks of asthma, eczema or other 

 skin eruptions, so-called "bilious attacks," urticaria, and other nervous 

 affections, who might be entirely relieved by the substitution of nut 

 milk for ordinary milk and cream, and the exclusion of eggs, fish and 

 meats from the dietary. Hundreds of infants' lives might be saved 

 annually by the use of nut milk in the feeding of infants sensitized to 

 cow's milk. The use of nuts in infant feeding has been practiced in 

 China and Japan from the most ancient times. This practice is still 

 current in these countries and also in some parts of the Philippines. 



The use of nut milk is by no means confined to those who cannot 

 use cow's milk. It is a delicacy which everybody appreciates. It may 

 be used in practically all the ways in which milk is employed for 

 desserts, ices and sundry delicacies. 



Persons who find difficulty in changing their intestinal flora 

 should substitute nut milk for cow's milk. The good result will in 

 many cases be immed'iately apparent. This is especially important 

 in cases of colitis, for it is known that all animal proteins aggravate 

 this obstinate infection of the colon. 



