The Dan Go Podcast 69| The Japanese Secret to Getting Lean & Longevity
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Nov 3, 2023 Explore the fascinating eating habits shaped by childhood experiences and their lasting impact. Uncover the secret to longevity from Okinawa's centenarians with the practice of eating to 80% fullness. Learn practical tips for mindful eating, such as disconnecting from screens and savoring each bite. Discover how chewing food thoroughly enhances digestion and awareness of fullness. Additionally, journaling can foster self-reflection and lasting habits. It's all about progress, not perfection, on your journey to better health!
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Childhood Plate Rules Shaped Eating Habits
- Dan Go recounts how his parents made him finish every plate, which trained him to ignore hunger cues.
- That childhood habit carried into adulthood and contributed to weight gain and poor body awareness.
Hara Hachi Bun Links To Longevity
- Okinawa's centenarians practice 'hara hachi bun' — eating to roughly 80% fullness — and have very low average BMIs.
- Long-term calorie restriction there correlates with slower aging and lower early mortality risk.
Mindful Eating Replaces External Diet Rules
- Eating to 80% reconnects you to natural hunger signals and improves digestion through slower, mindful eating.
- It shifts you away from external diet rules toward sustainable self-regulation.