Peptic precepts : pointing out agreeable and effectual methods to prevent and relieve indigestion, and to regulate and invigorate the action of the stomach and bowels / by the author of The cook's oracle.

  • Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827.
Date:
1821
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    fully perform, who has any regard for the wel- fare of his Stomach. It has been recommended, that those whose Teeth are defective, should mince their meat— this will certainly save trouble to both Teeth and Stomach — nevertheless, it is advisable, let the meat be minced ever so fine, to en- deavour to mumble it into a pulp before it be introduced to the Stomach—on account of the advantage derived from its admixture with the Saliva. Mastication is the source of all good Digestion;—with its assistance, almost any thing may be put into any stomach, with im- ^unity-.—without it, Digestion is always diffi- cult, and often impossible: and be it always remembered, it is not merely what we eat, but what we digest well, that nourishes us. The sagacious Gourmand is ever mindful of his motto — “ Masticate, Denticate, Chump, Grind, and Swallow. The four first acts, he knows he must perform properly,—before he dare attempt the fifth. Those who cannot enjoy a savoury morsel on account of their Teeth, or rather on account of the want of them, we refer to tlie note at the foot of p. 43, and also have the pleasure to