Okinawans have one of the longest disability-free life expectancies in the world. They age gracefully. Loneliness and depression are rare and the word “retirement” doesn’t exist. They follow the traditional dietary practice of hara hachi bu and they have an ikigai – a reason to get up in the morning and enjoy life.
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This post is the last in a series of two. Okinawa is Japan’s most southern state and consists of about 160 small islands that stretch for more than 1,000 kilometers. Though it is one of the poorest regions of Japan, Okinawa has the highest percentage of people in the world who live to 100 and beyond. […]
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This post is the first in a series of two. Hara hachi bu is a Japanese expression and a traditional custom from the Islands of Okinawa, Japan. It means to eat until 80% full. Saying hara hachi bu before a meal, is a healthy reminder to stop eating just before you feel completely full. Hara hachi bu is smart eating. It […]
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