Italy, Japan and Costa Rica seem to be very different areas in the world - but actually they are connected by a remarkable thing.These countries all own a 'green area' - areas where people are able to live up to 100 years older than other places, Mirror newspaper reported.
Although not living in these 'longevity' areas, you can still learn the secret from them.Many secrets of the residents of the 'green area' have been discovered, one of which is "80%full" or "Hara Hachi Bu".
This eating secret is not for those who want to eat three hearty meals every day.It means just moderate eating, intentionally stopping at a full level of 80%.
This is a way to avoid excessive feeling that can arise after eating too much, while allowing people to be more active and active throughout the day.This habit is mainly applied by people in Okinawa (Japan), according to the ‘green’ explorer, Mr. Dan Buettner.
Three Japanese women are holding baskets full of fresh, colorful local vegetables from their green garden in Okinawa, Japan.Photo: Visualpace/Getty Images
Dan, who initiated the concept of 'Green Region', explained: "The secret to eating moderately in the long term is to imitate the environment and habits of Okinawa. There is a significant calorie gap between the time when a personThe United States said 'I no' and a Okinawa said 'I'm not hungry anymore'.
Earlier, the study also found that Okinawa people ate a little less calories than the usual level, consuming only 1,900 calories/day instead of 2,000 - 2,500.This involves reducing the risk of age -related diseases.
The secret to "80%full eating" is said to bring many health benefits.
In this regard, Dr. Deborah Lee, working at the online pharmacy of Mr. Dr Fox Pharmacy, told Mirror: "Imagine what 80% of your meal will be like and try to leave 20%."
"Restricting calories is said to slow down the aging process. Eating less will reduce the metabolic rate. When the metabolism is less, the oxidation process will take place less.Chemistry can be the cause of many chronic diseases that we see today - heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and dementia. ”
In addition, Dr. Lee said that eating slowly can help maintain the 80%rule.This has been scientifically proven, with a 2012 study emphasized that eating slower is associated with increasing appetite and reducing the feeling of hunger between meals.
Dr. Lee analyzed: "Nutrition experts believe that when you look at your dish, if you eat mindfulness, slowly eat and chew each piece, you can feel satisfied when eating only 80% of food on this diet has many benefits.. You still eat a lot of healthy foods and have a good diet. ”
(According to Mirror)