The Macrobiotic Way: The Definitive Guide to Macrobiotic LivingThe 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 through plant-based whole foods. Now updated, it covers not only the central dietary principles, nutrition, and foods but also cooking techniques, essentials for a macrobiotic kitchen, menus and recipes, along with exercise, life philosophy, home and lifestyle, and the role of macrobiotics in natural healing. |
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Contents
Preface | 1 |
Introduction | 5 |
The Way to Better Health | 9 |
The Best Foods You Can Eat | 17 |
Protein and the Macrobiotic Diet | 23 |
Fats and the Macrobiotic Diet | 32 |
Fiber Fermented Foods and Digestion | 43 |
Is One a Day Too Much? | 53 |
Recipes | 130 |
At Home and on the Road | 195 |
The Joy of Exercise | 200 |
Improving Your Overall Quality of Life | 213 |
Macrobiotic Home Remedies | 220 |
Epilogue | 234 |
Nutritional Analysis of a Typical Macrobiotic Daily Menu Compared with the US DRIs | 236 |
Glossary | 240 |
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The Macrobiotic Way: The Definitive Guide to Macrobiotic Living Michio Kushi,Stephen Blauer,Wendy Esko No preview available - 2004 |
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