Macrobiotics For Dummies

Book excerpt: Learn to: Understand the central dietary principles, nutrition, and foods of a macrobiotic lifestyle Prepare macrobiotic menus and recipes Reduce your cravings for unhealthy foods Prevent or relieve numerous ailments with a macrobiotic diet The definitive guide to incorporating a macrobiotic diet into your daily life Do you want to make the most of macrobiotics? This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introduce you to the basics of this popular diet. You'll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right foods to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating. Begin on the path to healthy living understand the science behind macrobiotics and how to apply the principles to your daily life Heal the macrobiotic way discover the foods and nutrients that influence good health and heal common diseases Plan for successful, non-stressful change create a macro-friendly kitchen, shop smart, and introduce new foods to the family diet Make marvelous macrobiotic meals prepare delicious,easy-to-follow recipes from breakfast to dessert and plan your weekly menu Take it on the road make healthy restaurant choices Round out your macrobiotic lifestyle get tips for exercise, creating a more nourishing environment, and developing a self-healing personality Open the book and find: The basics of macrobiotic nutrition How to marshal your body, mind, and spirit to renew your health Ten tips for prompt, permanent weight loss Practical ways to eliminate cravings for unhealthy food More than 50 healthy, tasty recipes Time-saving cooking techniques Tips on managing your blood sugar with macrobiotic foods The right tools and equipment to stock a healthy kitchen A sample macrobiotic menu