How the Blue Zones Teach Us To Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays: Part Three
The 80% Rule — Hara Hachi Bu
6 min readDec 6, 2021
Glad you made it back! This is the third installment of a four-part series.
The first two chapters contain some golden nuggets.
Part One: Eat More Plants
The holidays pose multiple food challenges. This installment tackles simple food solutions, so our plates stay balanced, and our bellies stay full.
Part Two: Natural Movement
Looking for easy and fuss-free ways to stay active? It doesn’t have to be difficult to exercise.
We’ve added plants to our plate and movement to our routine. Now we’re ready to infuse our new healthy habits with mindfulness.
Why The Blue Zones?
These are areas where the healthiest people in the world live the longest.
The Blue Zones comprise five areas around the world:
- Okinawa, Japan
- Sardinia, Italy
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Ikaria, Greece
- Loma Linda, California
