Hi everyone this is Monica Reinagle the nutrition diva here with your quick and dirty

tips for eating well and feeling fabulous. nutrition diva fan Meg writes in,

will you do an episode on the macrobiotic diet?

Is it a healthy way to eat?

Can it really help beat cancer?

The owner of my local health food store swears by it.

So here's the episode you requested, Meg.

So what is a macrobiotic diet?

The term macrobiotic is used to describe a whole philosophy of living and eating

that is said to maximize one's life force. Prevent and heal diseases extend the lifespan and promote spiritual well-being.

The system actually encompasses a lot more than just diet,

extending to personal hygiene, exercise, even the clothes you wear.

But in today's show, I'll focus on the dietary advice.

Now there are a lot of variations on the macrobiotic dietary philosophy,

but most of them recommend a diet that's based on

brown rice and other whole grains. Vegetables, especially sea vegetables, legumes like soy and herbal

tea.

Small amounts of nuts and seeds are allowed,

and once or twice a week you get a small amount of fish or chicken,

although many people who practice macrobiotics are vegetarian or vegan.

Not included in the macrobiotic diet are red meat, eggs, dairy products, refined grains, sugar,

any processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol.

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