Herman Aihara is the leading authority on
practical macrobiotics and natural living in the world today. More than fifty
years ago he studied with George Ohsawa, the man who introduced macrobiotics to
the West.
Aihara, author of
Acid and Alkaline and other books, has his educational background in Western
science and has a unique ability to apply its analytical approach to the ancient
philosophical wisdom of the Far East.
This book explains
a macrobiotic diet and lifestyle from a nutritional perspective. The roles of
protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals are clearly presented in an
easy-to-understand manner.
Besides answering
practical nutritional questions, Aihara discusses such issues as how to tell
when you are balanced, eating out, the application of the principles of yin and
yang to health, and the search for real meaning in life—the ultimate goal of
macrobiotics.
Table of
Contents
Preface 3
Introduction
7
Macrobiotic View of Health
and Sickness
Real Health 13
Macrobiotic
Understanding of Sickness 20
How to Overcome Fear of Illness 28
Understanding Nutrient
Sources
Protein 33
Fats and Oils 52
Carbohydrates 68
Vitamins 77
Minerals 91
Macrobiotic Nutrient
Sources
Grains: The Principle Food for
Humans 97
Special Soy Foods 115
Sea Vegetables and Salt 131
Fruits
and Liquids 143
Other Foods - Animal Foods; Milk and Dairy Products; Sugar
149
Macrobiotic Concepts and
Theory
History of Macrobiotics 166
Principles of Macrobiotics 170
Yin and Yang Theory 175
Beginning
Macrobiotics
How to Start Macrobiotics 182
How to Know You Are Balanced 194
The Goal of Macrobiotics 198
Index 203
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Paperback
159 Pages / Ohsawa, George Macrobiotic Foundation/ January 1998/
ISBN 0918860555
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