Fletcherism
[flech-uh-riz-uh m]
- the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.
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Origin of Fletcherism
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What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?
FletcherismHorace Fletcher
But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.
The Spell of SwitzerlandNathan Haskell Dole
Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."
FletcherismHorace Fletcher
The very large test of Fletcherism as a temperance expedient hereinbefore referred to was entirely accidental.
FletcherismHorace Fletcher
Now we come to a phase of the merits of Fletcherism which has already furnished an abundance of evidence to its credit.
FletcherismHorace Fletcher
Fletcherism
- the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion
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Word Origin
C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), American nutritionist
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