=The Wise Combination of Food.=—In order that each meal may be planned
to meet the needs of the body it is necessary that it contain protein,
fat, carbohydrate, mineral matter, and water. Some flavor foods should
enter into each meal.
Flavor is important because it stimulates the appetite and because it
stimulates the flow of digestive fluids and thus aids digestion. Such
foods are only injurious when they are used to excess. In that case the
nerves which control the flow of digestive fluids are overstimulated
and at last become weakened. Avoid the use of too many flavors at one
meal.