Tropical hygiene for Anglo-Indians and Indians / by Sir Pardey Lukis and R.J. Blackham.

  • Lukis, Pardey (Charles Pardey), Sir, 1857-1917.
Date:
1914
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Credit: Tropical hygiene for Anglo-Indians and Indians / by Sir Pardey Lukis and R.J. Blackham. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    MASTICATION OR CHEWING. 1 T5 Group 5.—Albuminous Nuts. The edible nuts, such as the walnut are generally very rich in protein matter and fats and also contain some carbohydrates. They are often very indigestible, this can be lessened by grinding the nuts into a fine powder. Group 6.—Edible Fungi. This group comprises the mushroom, truffle, etc. These contain a fairly large amount of protein matter, but a very great percentage of water makes them an extravagant food. They are difficult to digest. Mastication or Chewing. It is especially important that every one should be instructed in the importance of perfect mastica- tion and insalivation of food. Sir Michael Foster, who made elaborate experiments on the subject, said :—The adoption of the habit of thorough insalivation of the food was found to have a re- markable and striking effect on appetite, making this more discriminating and leading to the choice of a simple dietary, and in particular in reducino the craving for flesh-food. The appetite, too, is beyond all question fully satisfied with a diet considerably less than is ordinarily demanded. Sir Michael Foster’s experiments showed clearlv that perfect mastication produces great economy in nutrition and a remarkable improvement in the condition of the whole gastro-intestinal tract The waste products of the bowel were not onlv markedly reduced in amount but actually became odourless and inoffensive. We think these striking results of perfect mastication should be more widely known than they are. In order that the saliva may be enabled to do its work, the food must not only be chewed, but must