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Do You Hara Hachi Bu? – The Art of Eating Lightly by michael bauce

Michael Bauce

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The Japanese have an expression that reminds them to eat lightly, known as Hara Hachi Bu. Literally translated, it means eat until your belly is 8 parts full. Ohsawa often spoke of Vivero Parvo, to only eat the minimum required to sustain good health. This practice is a traditional human one and remains the practice… more »