Fletcherism

Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."
Fletcherism|Horace Fletcher
The very large test of Fletcherism as a temperance expedient hereinbefore referred to was entirely accidental.
Fletcherism|Horace Fletcher
Now we come to a phase of the merits of Fletcherism which has already furnished an abundance of evidence to its credit.
Fletcherism|Horace Fletcher
What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?
Fletcherism|Horace Fletcher

But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.
The Spell of Switzerland|Nathan Haskell Dole

British Dictionary definitions for Fletcherism

Fletcherism

/ (ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm) /

noun

the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion

Word Origin for Fletcherism

C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), American nutritionist

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