The Macrobiotic Diet
Published: November 02, 2020
Created in Japan, the macrobiotic diet involves the eating of natural, plant-based and organic food combined with spirituality. It is an interesting concept, which has the ability to change your life as well as food habits. Supporting the philosophy of balanced foods including yin and yang, the macrobiotic diet has a lot to offer. It allows one to live life with a different lifestyle, attitude and diet practices. It is a low-fat and high-fibre diet, which is primarily a vegetarian diet.
The emphasis is on vegetables, whole grains and diets rich in phytoestrogens. On the contrary, people following this diet need to compromise on sugar, meat and dairy products. In this diet, it is important to strike a balance between yin and yang, which can be maintained by pairing foods on the basis of sour, sharp, salty, sweet or bitter characteristics. According to Japanese philosophy, yin foods are cold and sweet whereas yang foods are salty, hot and are responsible for aggressive behaviour of individuals.
While following the macrobiotic diet plan, it is essential to consume food in their most natural form, which helps in mental, physical and planetary health. It completely fits into the famous adage “Food for Thought” and can be modified according to age, climate, seasons, sex and other health considerations. The calorie breakdown of Macrobiotic Diet is as follows
- 50% -60% of whole grains
- 25% - 305 of vegetables and seaweed
- 5% - 20% of fish, nuts, seeds and fruits
- 1-2 cups of soup made from fresh vegetables and fruits
- 5% - 10% of beans
- Moderate desserts
- Dark sesame oil for cooking instead of refined oil
This diet plan ensures long life with the key belief of optimal health through simple living. So, adopt this Macrobiotic Diet and live a holistic healthy experience with balanced and natural diet combined with spiritual health.
Celebrities who follow the macrobiotic diet include Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.
Other interesting diets include South Beach diet, Sugar Busters, Volumetrics diet and the Ultra Metabolism diet.
Click here for some macrobiotic recipes.
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