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MACROBIOTIC DIET
Description
The macrobiotic diet is a diet regimen that consists of low fat, high fiber whole grains, certain vegetables, seeds, sea algae prepared in a specific way Derived from the Greek Macro meaning long and bio life, this diet is based on the principle of prolonging life.
What this diet strives to achieve is to get the individual to be sensitive to the effect of food on their physical and emotional health. Its goal is to achieve balance between yin and yang. Benefits attributed to this diet include weight loss, lowering cholesterol and the risk of heart disease as well as cancer prevention and treatment.
Statistical studies
show the following:
There are a number of scientific studies
that have shown that Macrobiotic Diet has
helped patients either recover from cancer,
while others show that it decrease the risk
of breast cancer, by changing the hormonal
levels. More conclusive studies have to be
done to substantiate this diets beneficial
claims.
Types
Macrobiotic
theory believes that the only products our
body digests and uses are natural whole
foods, non dairy, vegetarian, and a small
amount fish. Sometimes naturally raised
fowl is added to the diet based on an
individuals needs. On the other hand, the
body eliminates all food that is processed,
alcohol, meat, or nightshade vegetables
which include peppers, eggplant, potatoes,
and tomatoes. Macrobiotic teachers tend to
compose a diet regimen is adjusted according
to the age, gender, health condition, and
physical activity of the dieter. In
addition, they take into account the season
and the climate.
Questions to ask the
expert
How many years have
you had utilizing this diet
How
frequently do they see vegetarian
clients
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General Tips
Consult your doctor
before embarking on any type of diet
Children and
pregnant or breastfeeding women should not
follow a macrobiotic diet as it is low on
calories, calcium, vitamin D, B Vitamins and
iron.
Follow the teachings
of an experienced macrobiotic teacher who
will instruct you on specific ways of
preparing your food including methods of
cutting, and cooking.
Prepare and eat
foods according to the season of the year.
In the spring stick to steaming and fast
cooking grains and greens, while in the
summer stick to more raw foods and lighter
grains. In the fall eat heavier grains as
millet and sweet rice, and root vegetable
and beans, while in the winter eat heavier
grains such as buckwheat and millet combined
with miso, oil and salt, and root
vegetables.
Make sure you plan
your diet well so that it contains all the
essential vitamins and minerals essential
for health
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