Lettuce
Lettuce, formerly good food for cattle and chickens, is now a universal favorite and is preparable in many forms.

Beets
Beets once were once cattle food, but due to their appearance and appeal to the appetite, gradually found their way to the table as food for man also.

Onions
Onions, universally liked and as universally despised, are rich in Potassium and Phosphorus. They are the ideal remedy in the onset of colds and all bronchial trouble. These vegetables are all accepted as desirable. 'A hundred and fifty years ago practically every mother knew how to roast or hake onions until soft, then squeeze out the juice and sweeten with honey to give to the children for colds, coughs, even Croup or Pneumonia. It has lost none of its virtues. The family doctor was called only as a last resort.

Mushroom
This was once considered a fungus pure and simple, also a poison. Now it is a great favorite with almost all people. Its richest element is Iodine and it therefore is the ideal food:for those suffering from under-development and goitre.

Seaweed
Seaweed, also known as Irish moss and by various other names, has the same value as the mushroom. It is rich in germ-plasm and Iodine.

Herbs
Next to be considered are a few of those plant products which still are classified as herbs. White Oak bark was a universal favorite with the early physicians. Potash is part of its mineral elements. Gout, rheumatism, intermittent fevers and chronic diarrhoea and other sympathetic maladies were treated with it. Broom Herb, the kidney remedy of the herbalists, also contains Potash. Shave Grass, the favorite kidney remedy is rich in Calcium and Silicon.

Juices
Who is there who does not like fruit and fruit juice drinks? Until lately, fruits helped to satisfy appetite and fruit drinks were considered as soothing in fevers. Fruits also made appetizing wines. What are the real facts. Wild cherry juice, whether fermented or unfermented, was always considered a tonic. The reason for this is its richness in Iron Oxide, Potassium Oxide and Phosphoric Acid.