fletcherism


Fletcherism

(ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm) n (Physiology) the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion[C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), American nutritionist]

Fletcherism, fletcherism

the practice of eating only when hungry and in small amounts, and especially chewing one’s food thoroughly, recommended as an aid to digestion by Horace Fletcher (1849-1919), American dietitian. — Fletcherite, n.Fletcherize, v.See also: Food and Nutrition