What is a Macrobiotic Diet?
While most diets are about losing weight, Macrobiotics is more based on finding a balance with life and health. Because of the healthy fresh foods you will eat when following a Macrobiotic diet, you should lose weight. Just keep in mind it is much more than that. The diet offers a healthier, longer and more balanced life if followed properly. The Macrobiotic diet is not a crash course diet or a quick weight loss fix. It is a life style that allows for regular eating patterns, keeps you active and promotes listening to your body. With this diet you will eat whole grains, beans, vegetables, soup, rice and a variety of other healthy fresh items. Find a variety of recipes for the macrobiotic diet that include grains, vegetables, soups and even some sea foods online.
A Macrobiotic diet is a mostly vegetarian diet. If you love your meats, this diet may not be for you. While you will still be able to eat some fish, most of the daily meals will be made from whole grains, vegetables and other like items.
Below is a complete list of foods that are allowed with a Macrobiotic diet. You can’t just eat as much of these foods as you want. There are certain percentages of these foods you can consume, but these are choices you have when choosing foods for a Macrobiotic diet regimen.
Macrobiotic Food List
| Nuts & Seeds Seasame seedsAlmondsCoconutPecansWalnutsPeanutsSunflower seedsPumpkin seeds |
Whole Grains Brown riceMilletOatsRyeWhole wheatCornBarleySome pastas (eaten less often) |
|---|---|
| Vegetables BroccoliNappa cabbageCarrotsYellow onionGreen cabbageScallionsParsleyCauliflowerButternut squashTurnit greensOther cabbagesKaleSnow peas (eaten less often)Celery (eaten less often)Lettuce (eaten less often)Mushrooms (eaten less often)TurnipsOnionPumpkinCollard greensLeeks |
Sea Vegetables SeaweedNoriAgarWakameKombuFruits (best if locally grown and fresh) ApplesPeachesApricotsGrapesStrawberriesMelonsPearsBlueberriesRaspberriesWatermelonCherriesGrapesPlumsTangerines |
| Seasonings BarleyMisoNatural soy sauceBrown rice vinegarFresh ginger rootFresh sea saltFish (Non Fatty – eaten less often) FlounderHalibutTroutCodHaddock |
Oils Unrefined vegetable oilDark Sesame oilMustard seed oilCorn oilBeans Soybeans (black)LentilsAzuki beansKidney beans (eaten less often)Lima beans (eaten less often)Pinto beans (eaten less often)Soy beans (eaten less often) |
Keep away from foods like eggs, chicken, processed food sugars and many meats.
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