[Robert Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] > What the hell is macrobiotic? In London, all we eat is pie and mash > and fish and chips! Seriously though - I would like to know
It's a philosophy of life that started in Japan... Here are the basic tennets: Consume organically and locally-grown foods in season as they become available, or foods that will store without artificial preservation or refrigeration. Alternatively, eat foods grown in the same latitude. Consume primarily cooked whole grains, and recipes made from whole grains, plus cooked vegetables, secondarily in quantity, adjusting proportions and preparation methods according to activity, climate and seasonal fluctuations of temperature and humidity. Use solar-evaporated sea water salts in preparation of foods, as well as traditionally-aged miso and shoyu, umeboshi and seaweeds. Drink undyed, 3-year old roasted twig tea (kukicha) as preferred beverage. Use unrefined, cold-pressed seed oils sparingly, made from organically-grown seeds, like sesame, corn, safflower, sunflower, flaxseed, etc. Use roasted seeds and nuts, fruit, salads and fish occasionally as desired, in smaller quantities, as provided in season. Use beans and bean products frequently, as primary sources of protein, along with whole grain and vegetable dishes. Avoid all foods and beverages containing refined sweeteners, chemical dyes, synthetic flavorings or seasonings, refined oils, chemical preservatives, or made from foods grown with chemical insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, or produced by bio-engineering or grown under hot-house conditions. Avoid foods grown in, and shipped from, warmer latitudes. Avoid "soft" (carbonated, sweetened) beverages, canned goods, alcoholic beverages, artificial sweeteners or products containing these ingredients. Chew each mouthful thoroughly before swallowing. -- :: atomly :: [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] : www.atomly.com ... [ atomiq records : po box 805319 chicago il 60680 : 877.741.3571 ...
