The Postum Cereal Company

“ Organizing the Days Food
e must now group the food materials in order to simplify the work of choosing each day’s food. As has been shown, the body needs certain materials every day and in definite amounts in order that all of its functions may be carried on smoothly and efficiently. These materials can be obtained only from the foods one eats, digests, and assimilates. Therefore it is imperative that food be selected so that these essentials will be provided in the right amounts and in the form that the individual can use. ”

“ When economy must be practiced, we may check up on the market list with this rule: Spend as much for milk, cream, and cheese as for meats, poultry and fish, and an equal amount for fruits and vegetables. ”

“ Since the foods within each group are practically interchangeable for the purposes named, the choice from any group can be made to suit personal preference, convenience of preparation, season of the year, market conditions, and cost, although the aim should be to choose a variety from day to day. ”