Neat News 3562 (added 2026-04-02)
Japanese eating practice for better health
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A traditional Japanese rule is to eat only until your are 80 percent full. Research finds that this method, called hara hachi bu, helps to reduce calorie intake and prevents long term weight gain and is easier to follow than strict diets, which often lead to cycles of weight loss and regain. The main points are: check in with your body before eating, eat without distraction, slow down, aim to feel comfortably full but not stuffed, share food, choose high quality foods, and be self-aware.
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