A tip that we owe to the inhabitants of Okinawa.
In terms of health, the Japanese inspire the whole world, especially those who live in the island of Okinawa. “They have one of the lowest rates of heart disease, cancers and attacks and display a rather important life expectancy”recalls Dr. Susan Albers, doctor of psychology in his book “I eat mindfulness”. Food is an integral part of the lifestyle of Japanese. They bet on plant ingredients, poor in sugar, seasonal and raw products. But that’s not all, according to them, the secret of good digestion is in a habit to take at the time of the meal.
As the nutritionist Sibylle Naud explains in her work “Okinawa diet”, eating like the Japanese allows a reduction in daily calorie contribution, a reduction in the consumption of sugars and fatty fats,, A feeling of lightness when you get out of the table and no “nap” effect after the meal.
These are the results of Hara Hachi Bua cultural habit which consists in eating only 80% of its hunger. How to do it? THE Hara Hachi Bu involves eating slowly, not to use or wait 15 minutes before doing it, “It is an incompressible time necessary for your digestive system to communicate with your brain in order to generate satiety (not to be hungry)” continues Sybille Naud. “You feel a slight pressure in your stomach: you are probably 80% expected.”
Japanese dishes also helps. The bowl and bento (compartmentalized meal box) allow to have limited but sufficient proportions. If you don’t have the right equipment, “The best is to use an individual portion directly to meals rather than bringing the table service to the table and being tempted to use” Advises Dr. Sophie Ortega, nutritionist doctor in the book “Secrets Health and Slimming of Japan”. Finally, the baguettes allow you to eat more slowly and catch less food than the fork, which satisfies more quickly and avoids having too much.
