A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet

"A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet" by Sidney Hartnoll Beard is an early 20th-century guide championing a fruitarian lifestyle, exploring the connections between food choices, health, and ethics. The book introduces readers to the idea that what we eat influences not only our bodies but also our minds and spirits, advocating for a diet centered around fruits, vegetables, and legumes, while avoiding meat and animal byproducts. With the goal of supplying practical, reliable information, the author shares testimonials and scientific data to inspire a move toward a more compassionate and health-conscious way of eating, illustrated with recipes.