Hara Hachi Bu: Japan's secret to healthy eating
Hara Hachi Bu: Japan's secret to healthy eating
Hara Hachi Bu is a Japanese phrase that loosely translates to: 'eat until you are 80 per cent full.'
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It is a traditional ritual that focuses on mindful eating - portion size, reducing over eating, weight control etc.
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The idea here is to pay attention to food and how you eat it. It requires one to slow down and help body realise when it is full.
Eating till you are 80 per cent full gives your body the time to catch up and realise how satiated it really is.
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This helps to reduce excessive calorie intake, risk of over eating, and may help in weight management as well.
To practice Hara Hachi Bu, one needs to eat smaller portion size, chew slowly and properly. It also calls for steering clear of distractions like phone.
This further helps in better digestion, enhances metabolic rate and healthy ageing as well. In today's fast paced world, making little lifestyle changes can help go a long way.
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