Japanese wisdom - Hara Hachi Bu - Eating until you are 80 percent full
Summary
- The idea of not eating till we are completely full, or even overfed, but just till you are 80% full.
Details
- This idea is from Okinawa, where people routinely live into their 90s and 100s.
- Slowing down and enjoying our food allows us to enjoy more, and eat less
- Overeating is linked to a variety of poor health issues
- Eating while watching TV is linked to overeating
References
Quotes
Know just how much food is enough. Aim to stop when you are about 80 per cent full. If you make sure to truly enjoy each bite of food, you may find that you feel full and satisfied much sooner. Learn to do this and you will never overeat again.