Tag: 80 rule

People in Blue Zone regions live to 100 at 10 times the rate of those in the US, a statistic that highlights the power of lifestyle. So, what is the Blue Zone diet, and can incorporating its secrets help you live a longer, healthier life?

In Okinawa, Japan, home to some of the world's longest-lived people, a 2,500-year-old Confucian mantra guides a powerful eating habit: the **80% rule**, known as "Hara Hachi Bu", which promotes stopping eating when you are no longer hungry. This ancient wisdom suggests that a 20% gap between hunger and feeling completely stuffed is key to optimal health and longevity.