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Your guess is as good as mine. Most of the list doesn't make much sense to me, but there are some things that do still seem right. Fatty food is discouraged and carbohydrates listed under the 'very good' section.
Self massage (nothing to do with sex) after training is, I'm sure, highly beneficial, especially if you intend to ride the next day. The object here is to help to remove the lactic acid from the muscles and it is quite possible to massage one's own legs - if you've still got enough energy, that is.
There is a wikipedia article on Andre Boucher which adds some detail.
'Sporting Cyclist'
Originally called 'Coureur' this was published from the mid '50's until 1968 and was editied by Jock Wadley. All riders of my age group (ancient) will know about this magazine which I think was the best cycling periodical ever published in English. For me, the genius of Coureur was that it put continental professional racing and the English club scene next to each other, as if one might lead to the other. And in a few cases it did.
Because of the quality of Coureur, both in content and production, many copies still exist - if you get a chance to look at one, do so!
Finally, I'm surprised no one complained about the ban on caviare - I'm going to cut it out completely and substitute pigeon. With this dietary tweak and my new woolly undervest I'm certain to be a sensation in the 2010 season.