Eating raw fruits and vegetables. Malten (Volksernährung, 1928, H. 7)

Abstract

According to Malten's experiments, raw vegetables and fruits are well tolerated and can fully cover the body's need for nutrients; their dietetic value is based on the fact that they are poor in purine substances, table salt and water, rich in vitamins and have an irritating effect on the digestive system, increasing at the same time the metabolism. Therefore, a diet of raw vegetables and fruits can be usefully applied to many patients, especially those suffering from gout and kidney disease, and the most valuable service is rendered by such a diet to patients with hypertension.

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