ACIDS AND FRUIT.
There is a common superstition that fruit acids are bad for rheumatism. This is far from the truth, because when these acids enter the body they are converted into alkaline carbonates and actually increase the alkalinity of the blood, which is just what is needed by most rheumatic patients. The juices of oranges, lemons and grape 0% fruit, which are very wholesome, contain citric acid. The acid of apples is malic ficid. Grapes contain tartaric acid. Tiic double advantage of these fruit juices is that in addition to the action ?i>. above mentioned, they are rich in certain vitamins, particularly needed throughout the year and' frequently lacking in the py foods of civilisation. There are few people who are upset by orange juice. Those who are should try | fr diluting it slightly with water.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21112, 20 February 1932, Page 7 (Supplement)
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