CHAPTER XXI.
THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.
"Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.
"And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

Some think economy in purchasing food detrimental to their dignity and to the well-being of their families; often the ones most extravagant in this respect are those least able to afford it.

Frequently the cause of this is a lack of knowledge of the value of different foods.