Liver Diet.

The liver diet is frequently ordered by doctors for the treatment of anaemia, and patients are inclined to look askance at the idea, being under the impression that it would become monotonous. This need not be the case, as with care in the preparation, cooking and serving, the most fastidious tastes are not repelled by such a diet. The liver used for anaemia is fresh calf or beef liver. It may be taken raw or lightly cooked, but not fried. Many and varied attractive appetizing dishes may be concocted. It may be served in sandwiches, soups, to stuff tomatoes, onions or other suitable minces, etc.

When liver is eaten raw, it should be put twice through the mincer, then placed in cheese cloth and put in a sieve in a cool place to drain. To make a change and disguise the live flavour, anchovies or a little condiment may be used with it.

While taking the liver diet, fats and sugar are restricted. Not more than one glass of milk or one ounce of cream should be taken daily. Eat plenty of green vegetables, salads, tomatoes, fresh fruit, such as oranges, grape fruit, pears, peaches, apricots, etc. A small quantity of underdone red meat, cereals, potatoes, bread and puddings are required to make up the meals.

Salt and condiments are cut down.

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