CRASH DIETING THE MID-CENTURY WAY

Woman’s World - 1957

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Note from Tack-O-Rama:  This guide to crash dieting was found in a book called Woman's World (which, incidentally, was written by men) that was printed in 1957. Please consult your doctor before starting this diet. If your doctor endorses this diet, please get a new doctor.  

 

 

DAY ONE

 

Breakfast:
One orange 42
One boiled egg 80
One slice of whole wheat toast, lightly buttered 75
One vitamin pill 0
Black tea or coffee 0

 

Lunch:
Clear bouillon 10
One tomato 30
One glass of skim milk 72
Black tea or coffee 0

 

Dinner:
Two lettuce leaves 10
Six slices of cucumber 6
Two crispbreads with Vegemite 46
Black tea or coffee 0

 

 

Calories =

 

371

 

 

DAY TWO

 

Breakfast:
One half grapefruit 33
One poached egg 80
One slice of whole wheat toast, lightly buttered 75
One vitamin pill 0
Black tea or coffee 0

 

Lunch:
Tomato bouillon 30
Two lettuce leaves 10
One glass of skim milk 72
Tripe without sauce 42

 

Dinner:
One tomato 30
One crispread with Vegemite 23
Black tea or coffee 0

 

 

Calories =

 

395

 

 

DAY THREE

 

Breakfast:
4oz of lemon juice 36
One slice of pineapple 52
Two crispbreads with Vegemite 46
One vitamin pill 0
Black tea or coffee 0

 

Lunch:
One set of brains 33
Two crispbreads with Vegemite 46
Clear bouillon 10

 

Dinner:
Two crispbreads with Vegemite 46
Black tea or coffee 0

 

 

Calories =

 

302

 

 

Day Four: Hospitalization

 

 

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