Show what W h at to eat at and W why hy C houston goudiss discusses LAXATIVE IVE FOODS nationally known au authority on food showy shows how right diet can calm help you to avoid health heald bazat hazards ds of faulty Elim elimination Mation by C HOUSTON GOUDISS 0 6 east cast soth street new york tp of men women and children are arc alive today because wo we have learned how to prevent many types of infections and how to cure diseases which once caused un timely deaths we have reason to bo be proud of the achievements of science in fighting disease and lengthening the span of life but wo tva should bo be asha ashamed ined of the fact that hundreds of thousands of individuals divi duals are arc not getting the most out olit of life indeed they are not realizing hall half their potentialities bec because aitse improper eating and faulty habits of hygiene cause causa them to suffer stiffer from that great evil of civilize civilization civi liza tion constina con constipation ion A EVILS or OF constipation someone has called constipation the most deadly disease and while this may seem like an ex statement it becomes justifiable when ono one realizes the untold misery anti and wretchedness that may result when food residues remain to stagnate and putrefy in the body constipation muddies the complexion dulls the eye and befogs the brain it causes a general feeling of discomfort and fullness in the abdomen lack of appetite bad breath coated tongue a feeling of lassitude and a tendency to become easily fatigued by weakening resistance it opens beens the way to numberless diseases serious complications such as irritation of the appendix may occur as a result of the friction of hard masses of waste against the delicate walls of the intestine piles have frequently been laid at the door of faulty elimination do you wonder that I 1 consider prompt regular elimination the keystone of good health its importance is readily understood when you consider the proc pro C essco by which food is digested and absorbed FATE OF FOOD IN THE BODY from the mouth food passes down the esophagus into the stomach where it is penetrated by the gastric juice it then passes into the small intestine where it is mixed with the secretions of the liver and the pancreas here the nutritive elements are absorbed by minute hair like tubes tube s which chic h line tho intestinal walls these tubes converge into the blood vessels and which transport nourishment nour ishmen t to all parts of the body undigested residues pass into the large intestine or colon where they are arc normally moved along by a se series bics of muscular contractions ac known as peristalsis and finally evac evacuated bated the amount of the evacuation varies in bulk with the amount of indigestible roughage contained in the food when there is insufficient bulk to promote normal peristalsis waste accumulates and i we have the condition known as constipation with all its resulting evils bacteria prey upon the stagnating material producing poisons which may be absorbed by the body there is not the slightest excuse f for or allowing this condition to develop velo p for the misery and wretchedness of constipation may L bihy ihy be avoided by including in the dally daily diet sufficient laxative foods that Is those rich in fiber or cellulose DULK BULIC OR on F FIBER IBE it E ESSENTIAL SS C r because of their fibrous framework plant foods aro are our chief source of cellulose or bulk and therefore our greatest aid in promoting normal elimination vegetables and fruits are sworn foes of constipation and unrefined cereals are also extremely valuable SOME LAXATIVE FOODS foods with an exceptionally high residue include raw fruits especially those with skins and seeds dried fruits as apricots P prunes figs and raisins raw vegetables et such cooked vegetables as onions and leafy greens tho the le legumes gumes that is dried peas and beans whole grain cereals and bran among tho the vegetables dont overlook cabbage lettuce celery spinach brussels sprouts string beans and green peas foods which tend to form a little gas in the intestines including spinach onions and cauliflower aro are also useful stimulants to intestinal tes movement in addition to providing cellulose the acid fruits such as oranges lemons and grapefruit act as a mild stimulus to increased peristaltic motions NEED FOR VITAMIN B another important factor in promoting normal elimination is vitamin B which has been shown to be essential for good muscular tone and activity of the digestive tract investigations with experimental animals have demonstrated that it requires twice as long to empty the large intestine when the diet is deficient in vitamin B yeast egg yolk milk whole grain cereals liver and green leafy vegetables are good sources of this vitamin LIQUIDS ESSENTIAL A sufficient quantity of liquids is likewise necessary to prevent the contents of the lower irnestine irtes tine from becoming too hard for cas easy evacuation in addition to water the diet should therefore contain an abundance of milk fruit juices and other beverages acidophilus Acid ophilus milk and buttermilk are especially beneficial fats and oils used in moderation act as gentle lubricants REGULAR HABITS it is most important to eat at regular hours and to establish regular times for evacuation as this is a great aid to body rhythm guard carefully against overeating for this practice Is a frequent cause of constipation when tho the digestive system Is over worked none of its function bolls lolls st Q b fe 6 bo be efficiently performed S tho the homemaker is largely y for safeguarding f family against the dangers faulty elimination for she hail in her er power to plan ml meals haa alfi W 01 wl will 1 help normal individuals ky 11 avoid the curso curse of constipation af |