All about Fletcherism’s “chew chew cult”
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The core component of Fletcherism is the complete and total mastication of food. That’s a fancy way of saying to chew your food really well. Merriam-Webster also defines the term and doctrine of Fletcherism as eating small amounts, and it’s thought of as one of the original fad diets.
As HelpGuide recommends, there’s nothing wrong with adopting the practice of mindful eating, where you take your time and avoid wolfing food down quickly. In fact, HelpGuide suggests it can be beneficial to your overall health and diet. But, the problem with Fletcher’s diet is that people, ideally, wouldn’t actually swallow the food once chewed. Instead, they chew it as much as possible, then swallow only the liquid remains. Any solid food left would be spit out. Yum. Other than ruining the dining experience in its entirety, this is also a pretty dangerous way to live. Failure to consume enough calories and nutrients can cause serious problems, according to Medical News Today. Among those issues are eating disorders, depression, anxiety, fertility, bone health, sleep problems, decreased muscle mass, and many others. Instead of resorting to something potentially dangerous and extreme, like Fletcherism, opt for a well-balanced diet instead, coupled with plenty of exercise.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
Never Try This Bizarre Victorian Fad Diet
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By Alia Hoyt/July 28, 2021 5:47 pm EST
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All about Fletcherism’s “chew chew cult”
The core component of Fletcherism is the complete and total mastication of food. That’s a fancy way of saying to chew your food really well. Merriam-Webster also defines the term and doctrine of Fletcherism as eating small amounts, and it’s thought of as one of the original fad diets.
As HelpGuide recommends, there’s nothing wrong with adopting the practice of mindful eating, where you take your time and avoid wolfing food down quickly. In fact, HelpGuide suggests it can be beneficial to your overall health and diet. But, the problem with Fletcher’s diet is that people, ideally, wouldn’t actually swallow the food once chewed. Instead, they chew it as much as possible, then swallow only the liquid remains. Any solid food left would be spit out. Yum. Other than ruining the dining experience in its entirety, this is also a pretty dangerous way to live. Failure to consume enough calories and nutrients can cause serious problems, according to Medical News Today. Among those issues are eating disorders, depression, anxiety, fertility, bone health, sleep problems, decreased muscle mass, and many others. Instead of resorting to something potentially dangerous and extreme, like Fletcherism, opt for a well-balanced diet instead, coupled with plenty of exercise.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
As HelpGuide recommends, there’s nothing wrong with adopting the practice of mindful eating, where you take your time and avoid wolfing food down quickly. In fact, HelpGuide suggests it can be beneficial to your overall health and diet. But, the problem with Fletcher’s diet is that people, ideally, wouldn’t actually swallow the food once chewed. Instead, they chew it as much as possible, then swallow only the liquid remains. Any solid food left would be spit out. Yum.
Other than ruining the dining experience in its entirety, this is also a pretty dangerous way to live. Failure to consume enough calories and nutrients can cause serious problems, according to Medical News Today. Among those issues are eating disorders, depression, anxiety, fertility, bone health, sleep problems, decreased muscle mass, and many others. Instead of resorting to something potentially dangerous and extreme, like Fletcherism, opt for a well-balanced diet instead, coupled with plenty of exercise.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
