[Director Mamoru Hosoda's Nutrition Science: File.6] 'Belle'

Noise in the virtual space and 'sharing': The true nature of the real soup that heals loneliness

Suzu, who struggles with her real-life self while shining as the diva Belle in the virtual world 'U'.

What saved her from being exposed to the digital poison of online slander was the rich nature of Kochi and the warm meals offered by the villagers.

The antioxidant compassion contained in 'sharing'

The dishes made by local people that are delivered to Suzu.

From a nutritional perspective, these are lumps of vitamin C and polyphenols found in seasonal vegetables.

The local 'sharing' physically neutralizes the active oxygen that is generated in large quantities in the body due to excessive information (stress) from social media.

The nutrients of the earth directly heal the nervous system exhausted by digital light (blue light).

The stabilization of the 'vagus nerve' brought about by soup

Sipping warm soup warms the internal organs and makes the parasympathetic nervous system dominant.

A 'reset button' to calm the sympathetic nervous system heightened by the noise of 'U' and regain yourself.

It is not the latest technology, but is hidden within 'a warm bowl made by someone' that has existed for a long time.

Summary: A prescription for the reader

When you are hurt by words on the screen and your heart is frayed, put down your smartphone and eat 'something steaming'.

The 'temperature' and 'scent' that do not exist in the digital world send a signal to your brain through the vagus nerve that 'this place is safe'.

Accepting someone's kindness (sharing) is never a weakness. It is the smartest defensive technique for living with your roots planted in the real world.