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You are what you eat or what you drink. You know, — have you ever wondered why some people stay energetic and youthful well into their 80s while others seem to age much faster? According to one remarkable Japanese American doctor, the secret may lie deep inside your intestine. Dr. Haromi Shina, born in 1935 in Japan, became a worldleading gastroenterenterologist and pioneer in digestive medicine. He developed the Shenya technique, a safe method to remove colon polyps with a flexible endoscope, a breakthrough that saved millions of lives and made colon cancer prevention widely accessible. Over his career, he examined hundreds of thousands of intestines, some say over 300,000, noticing a striking pattern. Those who lived long, vibrant lives all had a clean, well- functioning intestine. He shared his insights in best-selling books like The Enzyme Factor and the Micro Factor, and he practiced what he preached. following a simple, mostly plant-based, enzyme-preserving diet while avoiding stress in excess. In this video, we'll explore his seven longevity principles, see what he ate every day, and uncover the foods and habits he avoided, giving you the tools to live your own healthy, long life. Seven longevity principles derived from Dr. Sha's teachings. First, eat until you're about 80% full. Harah Hachi Buu. Dr. Shinya promoted the Japanese practice of harah Hachi Buu, stopping when you are about 80% full in order to give your digestive system a rest and avoid overloading your intestines. There is scientific support for the broader principle of caloric moderation. A human study found that sustained caloric restriction, approximately 10% less than normal, improved biomarkers associated with aging, reduced sympathetic activation, and improved heart rate variability in non-obese adults. In animal models, reducing calories and aligning eating with activity rhythms extended lifespan significantly. Second, mostly plant-based enzymerich foods. Dr. Sha emphasized eating a diet full of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, sea vegetables, and other enzyme rich plant foods while keeping animal protein to a minimum. Enzymerich foods naturally contain digestive enzymes that help break down nutrients and reduce the workload on your intestines, allowing your body to absorb nutrients more efficiently and support natural repair and detoxification processes. For example, fruits like pineapple, papaya, mango, and kiwi contain enzymes such as bromelain and pepign which help digest proteins. Raw leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and lettuce contain proteises and amaaces that assist in digesting proteins and starches. While sprouts like alfalfa, mung bean, and broccoli sprouts are particularly high in enzymes because they are actively growing. Cucumber and carrots contain smaller amounts of enzymes like amalayise and lipase. It's important to note that cooking these vegetables can destroy most of their natural enzymes, so they are most beneficial when eaten raw or lightly fermented. Fermented foods such as miso, natto, kimchi, and sauerkraut also provide enzymes and support gut health. And certain seaweeds like wakame and kamboo are additionally beneficial. Modern research supports this approach. People who eat more plant-based enzyme rich foods tend to age more slowly, have a healthier gut microbiome, and lower risks of heart disease and other illnesses. — I strongly feel we are what you eat, what we drink is the most important thing. So I do the eating natural food as much as possible and anything come from ground and not the processed anything with the heat. You see also that the we drink good water. — Third drink plenty of pure preferably warm water. Dr. Sha emphasized drinking water to keep the intestinal lining hydrated and functioning well which promotes enzyme activity and smooth passage of food. The scientific literature notes that good hydration supports mucosal integrity. And while direct longevity, studies on warm versus cold water are limited, promoting adequate hydration aligns with intestinal health, better nutrient absorption, and lower risk of digestive stress. In Japan, the traditional practice of regularly drinking unsweetened tea complent this habit, supporting both hydration and overall longevity. Fourth, chew slowly. Digestion begins in the mouth. According to Dr. Shinya. The act of chewing thoroughly triggers enzyme rich saliva, initiates proper digestive signaling, and reduces the load on the intestine. Research also shows that eating slowly helps you feel full more easily, keeps blood sugar levels steadier, and reduces digestive discomfort. Dr. Shinya taught that when you chew thoroughly, food enters the intestine already well prepared, which helps reduce strain on your gut and keeps your intestinal environment healthier. Fifth, sleep and rest well. Dr. Shenia stressed that the intestine needs rest just like the rest of the body. Poor sleep and chronic stress are known to disrupt the gut

microbiome, increase intestinal permeability, often called leaky gut, and promote inflammation, all of which accelerate aging. When the intestinal lining becomes weak or damaged, tiny gaps allow unwanted substances like toxins and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation throughout the body and weakening the immune system. Research shows that chronic inflammation and poor repair are key drivers of aging. So ensuring quality sleep and recovery is essential for the intestine to heal and maintain its natural balance. Sixth, keep your mind peaceful. Stress harms the intestine and overall health. Dr. Shenya often reminded us that the mind and gut are deeply connected. When we're anxious or under constant stress, our digestion slows down, enzyme production drops, and the balance of healthy gut bacteria is disturbed. Modern research confirms this. Stress can weaken the intestinal barrier and increase inflammation throughout the body. Both of which speed up aging and disease. That's why keeping a calm, peaceful mind isn't just good for your mood. It's one of the keys to maintaining a healthy intestine and living a healthy long life. The seventh principle is about what we should avoid. And we'll come back to that at the end of the video. So stay tuned. Now let's move on to something everyone wants to know. What did Dr. Sha actually eat every day. Dr. Haromi Shina practiced exactly what he preached in his books the enzyme factor the microbe factor and forever young. He described his own daily meals which followed a simple mostly plant-based Japanese style of eating designed to preserve natural enzymes and support intestinal health. His diet contained very little animal protein or processed food focusing instead on balance, moderation and respect for the body's natural rhythms. So you have to change your diet you know to my diet then they improve year by year that's at least like two years 3 years later their column becomes soft and pliable. — In the morning Dr. Shina often kept breakfast light or sometimes skipped it altogether believing that giving the digestive system rest was essential. When he did eat, he might have a small bowl of brown rice or rice porridge, miso soup with seaweed, tofu, or vegetables, and occasionally some seasonal fruits like apples or berries. He always began the day with a glass of warm water to wake up the intestine, and he completely avoided coffee, milk or juice. Lunch was typically his most balanced meal of the day. A traditional Japanese-style combination of brown or multigrain rice, plenty of lightly steamed or raw vegetables to keep their enzymes active, and sea vegetables like wakame or kamboo. He also included fermented foods such as natto, fermented soybeans, or pickled vegetables, and sometimes a small portion of fish like white fish, salmon, or sardines. Interestingly, he tried not to combine animal protein and starches in the same meal, believing this could slow digestion and place extra stress on the gut. Dinner was the lightest meal of his day. It usually consisted of vegetable soup, tofu, mushrooms, or boiled greens, sometimes with a small portion of rice. He might enjoy a little fruit for dessert, but never after 8:00 p. m. Dr. Shenia firmly believed that eating late or having heavy dinners disrupted the intestine's ability to rest and repair overnight, often reminding his readers that the intestine needs sleep just like you do. Now on to the final section, the foods that Dr. Sha avoided. Dr. Shinya also warned against foods that he believed destroy enzymes and burden the intestine. While he never published a strict banned list, he consistently advised avoiding processed meats, dairy products, refined sugar, white flour, fried foods, and microwave prepared meals. According to him, these foods not only interfere with enzyme activity, but also disrupt the balance of healthy gut bacteria, making the body more prone to inflammation and disease. Modern studies strongly support his view, showing that diets high in processed meats and sugar are linked with greater risks of heart disease, colurectal cancer, and metabolic disorders. In contrast, reducing these foods and emphasizing fresh, plant-based, enzymerich meals helps maintain a healthy intestinal environment and supports the body's natural repair systems, a foundation of Dr. Sha's message for a healthy long life.