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In Japanese Shinto shrines, mirrors hold a deeper meaning. There’s a fascinating play on words in Japanese. The word for mirror is “kagami” (かがみ). Remove the middle syllable, “ga,” and it becomes “kami” (かみ), meaning “god” or “divine spirit.” Symbolically, removing the ego allows us to reconnect with our true selves. I believe this philosophy also applies to the way we eat. Even chewing can be understood as a connection between heaven and earth. The upper teeth represent heaven. The lower teeth represent earth. When they come together, they symbolically unite heaven and earth, humanity and the divine. Whether or not we interpret it spiritually, the message is meaningful. Slow down. Take one bite at a time. Chew mindfully. For those few moments, forget your phone, your work, your worries about yesterday, and your plans for tomorrow. Simply be present. Traditional Japanese cuisine naturally encourages this approach. Rice. Root vegetables. Seaweed. Fish. Beans. Pickled vegetables. Small portions of different foods invite us to experience a variety of flavors, aromas, and textures. Instead of rushing through a meal, we learn to appreciate every bite. This also connects to the Japanese principle of “hara hachi bu” — eating until you’re comfortably satisfied rather than completely full. But mindful eating isn’t about forcing yourself to stop while you’re still hungry. It’s about recognizing what genuine satisfaction feels like. Put down your chopsticks between bites. Notice the flavor. The temperature. The aroma. The texture. Then ask yourself: “Am I still hungry?” “Do I actually want another bite?” “Am I already satisfied?” This approach can be especially helpful for women navigating midlife and menopause. Rather than constantly restricting foods, begin by changing how you eat. You can still enjoy white rice. You can still enjoy fried foods. What matters is learning to eat with awareness instead of rushing. You don’t need to count exactly 30 chews per bite. Simply give yourself enough time to experience your food. During my journey from 60 kg to 48 kg, slowing down at mealtimes became one of my most important habits. Gut health isn’t only about fermented foods, probiotics, or dietary fiber. Our relationship with food matters, too. Chew slowly. Appreciate your meals. Pay attention to your body’s signals. Let eating become a peaceful moment rather than another task to finish. When you stop rushing through meals, you may begin to experience food — and your body — differently. Sometimes, meaningful change begins with something as simple as slowing down for the next bite.

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