Fletcherism

[ flech-uh-riz-uh m ]

/ ˈflɛtʃ əˌrɪz əm /

the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.

Origin of Fletcherism

1905–10, Americanism; Fletcher + -ism

But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.

The Spell of Switzerland |Nathan Haskell Dole
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
Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."

Fletcherism |Horace Fletcher

What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?

Fletcherism |Horace Fletcher

Fletcherism

/ (ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm) /

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

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