Diet Chart For macrobiotic

The macrobiotic diet is a plant-based diet formerly having originated in Asia. The word ‘macro’ means big and ‘bio’ means life, hence macrobiotic can be thought of as the art of great life. Therefore it should come as no surprise that the macrobiotic diet endeavours to provide its followers with a great life. It is not a mere quick fix to reduce weight. It's a way of life. It promises to offer the elusive balance, the yin and the yang which is mentioned profusely in Eastern philosophy. It does this by focusing on providing a healthier lifestyle by not only including smart food choices but also by encompassing practices to improve mental well-being.

The macrobiotic diet comprises of whole grains (brown rice, corn, barley, millets and oats), organic vegetables that are locally grown and local fruits, beans and bean products (tofu), soups, pickles and nuts. Spicy food, coffee, aerated and alcoholic beverages are frowned upon. Followers of this diet are also discouraged from consuming processed foods, dairy and poultry products, refined sugar and tropical fruits. The diet focuses on eating locally and naturally grown food and says no to anything that is packaged and processed, adulterated and chemically preserved.

Individuals following the macrobiotic diet are advised to eat regularly, chew their meals properly, exercise and stay active whilst maintaining a positive mental outlook in order to gain maximum benefits from the diet.

1. Any food containing white, brown, or any other refined sugar
2. Fruit juice
3. Milk, cheese, cream, butter, ghee, yogurt, and ice cream
4. Refined Oils
5. Caffeine
6. Alcohol
7. White rice and white flour

Do's:

1. Eat a lot of whole grains: Options include brown rice, barley, oats, rye
2. Get protein from vegetarian sources.

Don’t:

1. Consume dairy, eggs, poultry or red meat.

1. Whole Grains : Oats, Barley, rye, Corn
2. Vegetables : Green cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, onions
3. Beans and sea vegetables
4. Nuts and Seed
5. Fish and Seafood
6. Fruit : blackberries, raspberries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, honeydew, watermelon, and cherries.