Hunger (Intermittent Fasting) & Longevity

[iris lilies]

Sorry, but the story is pretty fake. They dont eat as much processed foods, carbohydrates, sugar, etc. I was always full with balanced meals of a reasonably small amount of protein, rice, vegetables, pickles and soup. Often not much difference between the 3 daily meals. Desserts are a special treat.

I would say they appear to eat less than an American diet with much higher quality ingredients.

I remember where I heard that about the Japanese and I guess you’re right it was just someone’s opinion. The guy we know who is a Chinese businessmen said that about his trip to Japan.

[happystuff]

Sorry, but the story is pretty fake. They dont eat as much processed foods, carbohydrates, sugar, etc. I was always full with balanced meals of a reasonably small amount of protein, rice, vegetables, pickles and soup. Often not much difference between the 3 daily meals. Desserts are a special treat.

I would say they appear to eat less than an American diet with much higher quality ingredients.

I believe my issue has always been "quantity". It is said that it takes about 20 minutes to feel full, but I can eat so much in that 20 minutes! So quantity - and probably "speed eating" - I wonder if some kind of fasting could help with these issues.

Thanks for the thread - this is definitely something to think about.

[JaneV2.0]

I believe my issue has always been "quantity". It is said that it takes about 20 minutes to feel full, but I can eat so much in that 20 minutes! So quantity - and probably "speed eating" - I wonder if some kind of fasting could help with these issues.

Thanks for the thread - this is definitely something to think about.

I'd much rather eat one big, satisfying meal and be done for the day than six little ones that only make me hungrier than when I started.

Gin Stephens has a podcast you can listen to: http://www.ginstephens.com/
Lots of anecdotal info and links are available.

[happystuff]

Gin Stephens has a podcast you can listen to: http://www.ginstephens.com/
Lots of anecdotal info and links are available.

Thanks!!! I bookmarked this and will definitely give it a listen.

[Teacher Terry]

I used to be a fast eater but with implants on the bottom and a top denture it takes me forever to eat. Plus the denture covers a lot of my taste buds so basically eating has become a job. I was thinking yesterday how much more time I would have if we had no need to eat)

[catherine]

I used to be a fast eater ... I was thinking yesterday how much more time I would have if we had no need to eat)

I am a very fast eater, and DH is a very slow eater and he's always scolding me for eating so fast, but in my mind eating is a task you have to check off a to-do list. I am definitely not a foodie in terms of the hedonistic aspect of it.

[JaneV2.0]

I am a very fast eater, and DH is a very slow eater and he's always scolding me for eating so fast, but in my mind eating is a task you have to check off a to-do list. I am definitely not a foodie in terms of the hedonistic aspect of it.

I had a friend who was the same--she ate like it was her job. Felt eating was a waste of time.
I'm not ashamed of thoroughly enjoying good food, one of life's simple pleasures.

[Teacher Terry]

I liked eating more when I had my own teeth.