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Research Notes on Macrobiotic Diet
A Macrobiotic Diet is a dietary regimen that involves eating grains as a staple food supplemented with other foodstuffs such as vegetables and beans, and avoiding the use of highly processed or refined foods. Macrobiotics also address the manner of eating, by recommending against overeating, and requiring that food be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Macrobiotic Diet was developed by George Ohsawa, a Japanese philosopher who sought to integrate Zen Buddhism, Asian medicine, Christian teachings, and some aspects of Western medicine in forming the diet. 1
- The standard Macrobiotic Diet of today consists of 50% to 60% organically grown whole grains, 20% to 25% locally and organically grown fruits and vegetables, 5% to 10% soups made with vegetables, seaweed, grains, beans, and miso.2
- The word “macrobiotics” originated from the ancient Greek language, meaning the way of longevity.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation: Macrobiotics
- ↑ American Cancer Society (ACS): Macrobiotic Diet
- ↑ Wikipedia: Microbiotic Diet
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
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- Redirects: Macrobiotics, Macrobiotic
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