In recent years it seems a level of awareness has been on the rise over the merits of adopting a macrobiotic diet.
In its simplest words, "going macro" means eating grains as a primary food source, with (mostly raw) vegetables as a supplement.
 | Like veganism, macrobiotics is a way to approach your relationship with food and your relationship with life. Often the subject of controversy surrounding its purported healing benefits, macrobiotics emphasizes eating local whole foods, especially grains. |
 | Just like any diet, there are pros and cons to the macrobiotic eating. If you have a basic understanding behind the diet, you can make an educated decision about whether or not you want to follow this way of eating. |
 | Macrobiotic cooking is more than following a diet: it's a way of life. |
A food combining diet does not allow the mixing of protein-rich foods with carbohydrate-rich foods. If you can learn to combine foods in the correct manner, your digestive system will improve, as well as your energy levels. |
Interested in applying the macrobiotic approach to your diet? Read on for a sample macrobiotic diet menu. |
