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Podcast: The Ben Azadi Show
Episode: #1044 Why Eating Until You’re 80% Full May Be the #1 Fat Loss Hack (Backed by Science & Tradition) With Ben Azadi
Description: In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the powerful ancient Japanese principle of Hari Hachi Bu—eating until you're 80% full—and why it’s one of the most overlooked fat loss strategies today.
You'll learn:
Why most people overeat by habit, not hunger
How this simple practice helps lower insulin, improve leptin sensitivity, and melt visceral fat
The science-backed connection between mindful eating and longevity (hello, Okinawa!)
How to implement this rule with 30g protein per meal, distraction-free eating, and slow meal pacing
Why combining this with intermittent fastin...