“One of the most common sayings in [[Japan]] is “**Hara hachi bu**,” which is repeated before or after eating and means something like “**Fill your belly to 80 percent**.” Ancient wisdom advises against eating until we are full. This is why [[Okinawans]] stop eating when they feel their stomachs reach 80 percent of their capacity, rather than overeating and wearing down their bodies with long digestive processes that accelerate cellular oxidation.” --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[diet]], [[wellbeing]], [[discipline]] **Source** -- [[202501221126 - B - Ikigai]]