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a denser layer. This must be burst, so that the saliva can get at it. So all 

 starchy foods, such as cereals, breads, legumes, etc., must be cooked long aud 

 thoroughly. 



The cook stove is a wonderful blessing, but we misuse it at times. There 

 are many foods which we cook elaborately which would be just as wholesome 

 raw. We mix too many things, and have too many fancy things. As a rule, 

 the more simple the cooking, the more likely the food will have its value 

 increased from a health standpoint. 



It is a significant fact that while science is rapidly gaining the conquest of 

 the majority of contagious diseases, at the same time the diseases due to 

 errors of diet and nutrition are enormously on. the increase. 



The daily average food of an adult is about 41/2 ounces protein, 2 ounces 

 fat, IS ounces starch, 5 pints water. Authorities agree that a mixed diet is 

 best, although some are trying to decrease the protein standard. It is very 

 necessary to have the proper amount of protein every day, but an oversupply 

 is injurious. It should be properly balanced with the other foods. The 

 starches, fats, and sugars have been compared to the coal that feeds the 

 locomotive; the proteins represent the iron and steel that are used to repair 

 the engine and to replace the worn parts. The protein leaves ashes, and these 

 are known as urea, uric acid, etc., and they probably have more or less to 

 do with various diseases of the body, rheumatism, etc. 



If we conform to these rules our bodies will be fortified against disease. 

 However, there is an old saying that "All work and no play makes Jack a 

 dull boy." This is a hard lesson for the housewife to learn. How can she 

 find time? With the cooking, cleaning, churning, washing, mending, and tend- 

 ing to the cljildren, where is there a spare minute for change of occupation 

 or change of scenery? If you will think of your acquaintances, I imagine 

 you can recall some one who does not leave home one day out of a year, or pos- 

 sibly out of five years. The nervous system demands occasional periods of 

 recreation and diversion. These will more than repay for the time they con- 

 sume, and not only make life happier, but will probably save in doctors' 

 bills. Unless there is some kind of recreation, toorry, that dreadful foe, will 

 come in the household, and of all diseases this is one of the worst, because it 

 lasts longer. 



Sleep is one of the essentials of rest. It is the time in which our bodies 

 and minds are refreshed, and we must not interfere with this time. When 

 you go to your bedroom, leave every worry behind. If anything has gone 

 wrong during the day, drop it absolutely with the work. An occasional hour 

 may be lost safely, but there will always be a penalty for persistent robbing 

 of the sleep which nature calls for. 



If we are inclined to worry, we will have to fight against it. "The secret 

 of self-treatment of worry is the cultivation and acquirement of self-control." 

 Determine to control yourself. Summon all your mental decision, moral reso- 

 lution, and spiritual help. Some of us do not .worry about our daily work, 

 we know it is progressing all right; but how about to-morrow? Possibly we 

 may think we may need rain to-morrow ; but will our worrying make rain 

 come? This reminds me of a little verse I found several years ago: 



"Build a little fence of trust around to-day, and therein stay. Look not 

 through the sheltering bars upon to-morrow. God will help thee bear what 

 comes, of joy or sorrow." 



If we have done absolutely the best we can, we need not worry ; or if we 

 have not done our best in the past, worrying will not mend matters ; but let 

 us dotorniine to live up to the mark in the future. So we see that good health 

 and li.i]»iiiiicss go together. No one bubbling over with good health can be 

 anything but happy. Be enthusiastic about your work, about your husband's 

 work, and your children's work. We owe it to ourselves, our families, and 

 to our God^ to be healthful and happy, to make the very best out of these 

 bodies and minds which have been given us. and to hand down to future 

 generations the rich heritage of a sound mind in a sound body. 



