N/A Martin W Pretorius Nutritious Recipes & Meals Cookbook 1948‎ Vintage

Legit 1948 nutrition-system cookbook focused on early scientific meal planning. Emphasizes vegetable protein substitutes, alkaline foods, and whole-grain preparation as part of a structured home nutrition program published in California. Details • Authored by Martin W. Pretorius • Revised 1948 edition; original copyrights 1932–1946 • Spiral-bound cookbook with color-coded food sections • Organized by protein-rich, alkaline-rich, carbohydrate-rich, and fat-rich foods • Includes dedication to Plucky Housewives, a late-1800s phrase meaning resourceful, resilient household managers • Original use: home nutrition and meal planning • Modern use: collectible cookbook or diet-history reference • Good gift for: vintage cookbook or wellness collectors Condition & Measurements • Overall size: 11 x 8 7/8 • Small crack in plastic spiral • Stain on front cover • General cover wear consistent with age • Pages intact and readable Experienced Seller and Shipper ~ Buy with Confidence!