The macrobiotic diet has stood me in good stead since 1965 and enabled me to avoid needing to see a doctor or to take any prescription drugs. There are lots of interpretations and ultimately each person discovers what works best for them, but there is a lot of experience out there which helps in that journey. Plato and Hippocrates initiated the ideas, Roger Bacon and Cornaro took it up in the Renaissance and Christopher Hufeland's 1797 book 'Makrobiotik' kickstarted the healthy eating movement of the past 2 centuries that included Sylvester Graham, W.H. Kellogg and Gayelord Hauser. Ohsawa's 'Zen Macrobiotics' drew on these ancient sources, then melded it with Buddhist vegetarianism and provided a modern and holistic approach to diet and longevity that has enhanced the lives of millions.

You can find my personal macrobiotic odyssey on Jamie and Kasia Trevena's macrobiotic website.

If you really want to immerse yourself in delicious macrobiotic food without the hassle of getting together the ingredients and cooking it all up then how about a macrobiotic sea cruise? With lectures, cookery classes, yoga and meditation to start the day and the company of dynamic and interesting people the first such cruise in March 2004 was a huge success. More details at Taste of Health and here's my story of one of the cruises.

Since the death of the originator of modern macrobiotics, Georges Ohsawa, in 1966, Michio Kushi has been the guiding light and educational core of the macrobiotic world.  Since Michio's death the movement has a diffuse leadership that reflects Ohsawa's comment: 'we must choose what is good for us.'  Macrobiotics is a tool for understanding what works best, but every individual is different and follows their own course

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The Rice House has articles on getting started, kitchen tips, exploring health issues, and macrobiotic philosophy. A new cookbook featuring 25 illustrated macrobiotic meals, a macrobiotic directory of 44 United States communities, photo galleries, and links to over 100 websites.

This piece from Positive Health Wellness also talks about the Benefits of the Macrobiotic Diet and How to Follow It.  

The BBC recently released some of their archive material including this interview with me at Ceres Grain Shop and my brother Gregory at Seed Restaurant.

 

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Today’s Observer - granddaughter Saba’s writing described as “sensual, witty, audacious, belligerent dangerous brilliance.”
Today’s Observer - granddaughter Saba’s writing described as “sensual, witty, audacious, belligerent dangerous brilliance.”
We’re going in - please support! Link in bio to donate to the tireless work of @hastingsrnli
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The ‘doctrine of signatures’ states that you can tell the benefit of something from its appearance. This Jerusalem artichoke looks like food for strength
The ‘doctrine of signatures’ states that you can tell the benefit of something from its appearance. This Jerusalem artichoke looks like food for strength
Zion, Illinois 1915. A mere 100 years later and we no long inhale secondhand smoke from the few remaining smokers
Zion, Illinois 1915. A mere 100 years later and we no long inhale secondhand smoke from the few remaining smokers
Walk in the woods- nice timber oak standing in a sea of wood anemones
Walk in the woods- nice timber oak standing in a sea of wood anemones
Before the omelette au fines herbes featuring thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, chives, marigold leaf and blossom. Plus a big endive. All fresh picked, ultra hyper local
Before the omelette au fines herbes featuring thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, chives, marigold leaf and blossom. Plus a big endive. All fresh picked, ultra hyper local
In 1967 I drove an Austin 12, modified with gold paint on the chrome and white fenders
In 1967 I drove an Austin 12, modified with gold paint on the chrome and white fenders
Executing a commission to cut and prep some parsley, I was struck by its colour and form. #ilovethegulfstream
Executing a commission to cut and prep some parsley, I was struck by its colour and form. #ilovethegulfstream
At the Carbon Gold Christmas lunch the crackers contained pink eyebrow combs. Well, what would any sensible person do in the circumstances?
At the Carbon Gold Christmas lunch the crackers contained pink eyebrow combs. Well, what would any sensible person do in the circumstances?
Before the assembled ‘chocoloscenti’ from around the world Jo and I were inducted into the Chocolate Legends Hall of Fame last night in NY. “Without these two, none of us would be here tonight” said Alexandra Leaf, announcing
Before the assembled ‘chocoloscenti’ from around the world Jo and I were inducted into the Chocolate Legends Hall of Fame last night in NY. “Without these two, none of us would be here tonight” said Alexandra Leaf, announcing the award. Sniff, sniff.
Today’s Observer - granddaughter Saba’s writing described as “sensual, witty, audacious, belligerent dangerous brilliance.” We’re going in - please support! Link in bio to donate to the tireless work of @hastingsrnli The ‘doctrine of signatures’ states that you can tell the benefit of something from its appearance. This Jerusalem artichoke looks like food for strength Zion, Illinois 1915. A mere 100 years later and we no long inhale secondhand smoke from the few remaining smokers Walk in the woods- nice timber oak standing in a sea of wood anemones Before the omelette au fines herbes featuring thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, chives, marigold leaf and blossom. Plus a big endive. All fresh picked, ultra hyper local In 1967 I drove an Austin 12, modified with gold paint on the chrome and white fenders Executing a commission to cut and prep some parsley, I was struck by its colour and form. #ilovethegulfstream At the Carbon Gold Christmas lunch the crackers contained pink eyebrow combs. Well, what would any sensible person do in the circumstances? Before the assembled ‘chocoloscenti’ from around the world Jo and I were inducted into the Chocolate Legends Hall of Fame last night in NY. “Without these two, none of us would be here tonight” said Alexandra Leaf, announcing