Everyday Foods in War Time

A practical wartime guide to household nutrition and economy that explains the roles of common foods, recommends substitutions to conserve wheat, meat, sugars, and fats, and offers menu planning and recipes for living well on limited supplies. It highlights milk as a near-complete food and an affordable meat and calcium substitute, discusses cereal choices, potato and other stand-ins, uses of fruits and vegetables, and the importance of fats and vitamins. The final chapters present concrete recipes and strategies for cost-saving, healthful meals aimed at enabling households to be both economical and supportive of national food needs.