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A macrobiotic diet (or macrobiotics), from the Greek "macro" (large) and "bios" (life), 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 addresses the manner of eating by recommending against overeating and requiring that food be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Although it is frequently presented as a means of combating cancer, this is not supported by the medical evidence. The American Cancer Society recommends against using the diet as an exclusive or primary means of treatment. HistoryThe earliest recorded use of the term macrobiotics is found in the writing of Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine. In his essay "Airs, Waters, and Places," Hippocrates introduced the word to describe people who were healthy and long-lived. Herodotus, Aristotle, Galen, and other classical writers used the term macrobiotics to describe a lifestyle, including a simple balanced diet, that promoted health and longevity. From Wikipedia under the
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Q. What exactly is a macrobiotic diet and what are the pro's and con's? Asked by spens dad! - Sun Sep 3 08:54:36 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Followers of macrobiotics believe that food, and food quality, affects our lives more than is commonly thought. It is thought to affect our health, well being and happiness. They claim it is better to choose food that is less processed, more natural, and use more traditional methods of cooking. Macrobiotics emphasize locally grown, organically grown foods. One of the pieces of advice that many/ all nutritionists agree on (IE those who are responsible for putting together EU diet plans at the government level etc) is that there are three rules to go by: 1) always eat organic foods 2) never buy anything that comes in a package 3) never buy anything that comes with cooking instructions Ie: this means you eat organic, fresh produce that… [cont.] Answered by Matt G - Sun Sep 3 09:30:04 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "macrobiotic" |
