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Is it healthier to only eat until youre 80 per cent full? Japanese philosophy of hara hachi bu

Cardiff (UK), Nov 4 (The Conversation) Some of the worlds healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of hara hachi bu an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until theyre around 80% full. More recently, its been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss. But while hara hachi bu might emphasise eating in moderation and stopping before youre full, it shouldnt really be as seen as a method of dietary restriction. Rather, it represents a way of eating that can help us learn to have