3232: The Two Okinawan Diet Rules (or How I’m Getting Leaner During the Holidays) by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

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Episode 3232:

Leo Babauta shares two timeless dietary habits from Okinawa that helped him stay lean, even through the indulgent holiday season. By eating only until 80% full and focusing on whole, plant-based foods, he demonstrates how sustainable, mindful choices can lead to real results without strict dieting.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/the-two-okinawan-diet-rules-or-how-im-getting-lean/

Quotes to ponder:

"Eat to 80% full. The Okinawans call this rule 'Hara Hachi Bu', and if you haven’t tried it, you should."

"They eat way more veggies than most people as well as whole grains, tofu, fish and other legumes."

"The key is to just get active. Exercise regularly if you can, play sports, toss a ball around with your family."

Episode references:

Michael Pollan’s Food Rules: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Rules-Eaters-Michael-Pollan/dp/014311638X

Okinawan Diet (research overview): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7071223/

The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Longest-Lived-People/dp/1426207557

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