#1044 Why Eating Until You’re 80% Full May Be the #1 Fat Loss Hack (Backed by Science & Tradition) With Ben Azadi episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 16 MIN

#1044 Why Eating Until You’re 80% Full May Be the #1 Fat Loss Hack (Backed by Science & Tradition) With Ben Azadi

from The Ben Azadi Show · host Ben Azadi

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 fasting boosts results even further Ben also answers your top questions on hunger, protein safety, insulin resistance, and more—plus how to accelerate results using the 30-day plan from his new NYT bestselling book, Metabolic Freedom. 📘 Metabolic Freedom – New York Times Bestseller Learn the exact 30-day plan (Chapter 12) that helped people like John Miller lose up to 44 pounds in just one month. ➡️ Get your copy + FREE course with expert interviews at: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fasting boosts results even further Ben also answers your top questions on hunger, protein safety, insulin resistance, and more—plus how to accelerate results using the 30-day plan from his new NYT bestselling book, Metabolic Freedom. 📘 Metabolic Freedom – New York Times Bestseller Learn the exact 30-day plan (Chapter 12) that helped people like John Miller lose up to 44 pounds in just one month. ➡️ Get your copy + FREE course with expert interviews at: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

#1044 Why Eating Until You’re 80% Full May Be the #1 Fat Loss Hack (Backed by Science & Tradition) With Ben Azadi

0:00 16:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Ben Azadi Show?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this The Ben Azadi Show episode published?

This episode was published on July 1, 2025.

What is this episode about?

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...

Can I download this The Ben Azadi Show episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!