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Regular Planet Green reader and commenter Elaine has her own blog, Greens and Berries. She posted this little piece of advice from The Universal Health Instructor in 1884 and it was too good not to share with readers.

Diet. This should be plain and wholesome, and of a mixed character. It should also be moderate as to quantity, and regular, allowing neither too long nor too short intervals between meals."