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The Macrobiotic Way
The third edition of the "bible" of the macrobiotic movement.
Originally published in 1985, The Macrobiotic Way is a classic in its field. It is the definitive guide to macrobiotics, an approach to diet and lifestyle that promotes both inner peace and harmony with others and the environment. Now updated, it covers not only the central dietary principles, nutriti...more
Originally published in 1985, The Macrobiotic Way is a classic in its field. It is the definitive guide to macrobiotics, an approach to diet and lifestyle that promotes both inner peace and harmony with others and the environment. Now updated, it covers not only the central dietary principles, nutriti...more
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
March 8th 2004
by Avery
(first published 1984)
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My wife and I have been cooking macrobiotic meals a couple times a week for about 2 years now. We always enjoyed the feeling the food gave us. But in December or 2009 we decided to try macrobiotics full time. I thought it would be challenging, but it has been very rewarding. We've decided to keep following the diet indefinitely.
Michio Kushi's book contains recipes, exercises, recommendations for balancing meals among other things. But the main thing he tries to do is validate th...more
Michio Kushi's book contains recipes, exercises, recommendations for balancing meals among other things. But the main thing he tries to do is validate th...more
In the epilogue, Kushi says: "Macrobiotic theory is based on unity and wholeness, not division. The macrobiotic view recognizes that nature attempts to maintain harmony and balance. Health is seen as a natural result of balanced thinking, living, and eating. Societal health results when the members of an entire society live in harmony with the natural world."
I couldn't agree more. This is a great book for beginning macrobiotics. It was surprisingly easy to read, and I w...more
I couldn't agree more. This is a great book for beginning macrobiotics. It was surprisingly easy to read, and I w...more
At first, I really got into this diet and followed it quite closely. I don't follow as much of the specifics anymore, but the general outline I believe has a lot of wisdom. Most of the long standing traditional diets from around the world could be fit into this diet and especially the healthiest ones!, especially the Hunzas, Chinese, especially Japanese (which this practice derived from), mexican, indian, Mediterranean, folk Europe and American. The main premises are to have whole grains be t...more
This is the book that launched the cooking school that has launched a thousand healthy diets. It is the epiphany of "diet" the meaning of the term being "lifestyle". The hidden gem in this book was the daily meridian stretches. The dietary analysis of a typical day’s intake is nice. However, it does not discuss dietary issues related to nutrient deficiencies that need to be addressed if one is to assume this diet.
I eat most of the foods on the macrobiotic diet, but also many of the 'banned' fruits and vegetables. A lot of the ideas are good and I was ready to follow along with the theory until Kushi classified spinach and potatoes as tropical vegetables! What! spinach is the first leafy thing to grow here in the cold north every spring, and potatoes... I have two words: Ireland and Maine. Not tropical.
He presents such a great analysis of the industrial food economy and how it has separated us from more holistic ways of thinking about food and eating.... thorough and meticulous explanation of the macrobiotic philosophy for people new to it.....
Interesting enough, but living in Japan as I do, most of it seems to be straightforward traditional Japanese cooking.
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kind of a weird concept, but has a lot of healthy principles.
Sorry, macrobiotics. I'm just not convinced by you.
Fast read, super informative.
A quick definition of what Macrobiotics is and how to begin living the lifestyle. I use this as a go to book often.
I got some real good Macrobiotic recipes out of this cookbook.
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