🍽️ Concept Overview
The so-called 80% rule or "Hara Hachi Bu" is a diet that sensibly and healthily stop eating at about the 80% full feeling.
Origin in Okinawa
The rule has its roots in the Okinawan culture where people eat little, practice meditation and mindfulness, and focus on a healthy balance in their diet as their longevity-centered lifestyle.
🩺 Health Rationale
The 80% full eating habit makes one not eat more than necessary, which in turn allows one to control their calorie intake and decreases their chances of getting obese, diabetic or having cardiovascular diseases.
🕰️ Mindful Eating
The method makes one take meals slow, thus allowing the brain’s signals of fullness to register, thereby enhancing awareness and digestion.
⚖️ Caloric Moderation
People who eat just a little less than their full capacity get caloric restriction in a natural way, and such restriction is linked to longer life and better metabolic health in studies.
🌿 Behavioral Benefit
The rule teaches self-discipline, curbs emotional eating, and fosters a healthier relationship with food by virtue of the consumers being intentional and disciplined in their eating habits.
📊 Scientific Support
The research regarding caloric restriction and satiety lends support to the 80% rule being regarded as an approach to reducing oxidative stress and thus prolonging the life of the healthier and younger humans and animals.