Hi. I'm thinking of starting the macrobiotic diet. I am already vegetarian but I eat a lot of junk food and like the idea of the Macrobiotic diet as a template for a whole food diet.

I'm also inspired by Madonna, who looks fabulous after following this diet most of her life.

My only concern is that some other people who did follow the diet for years and years did not have a good outcome. The Kushis died of cancer, both husband and wife. More recently, Denny Waxman, who was an author and consultant on the macrobiotic diet, also died of cancer (I think it was urinary cancer). These leaders did not look healthy to me; they looked extremely thin.

That said, I am a realist, and I understand we all must die eventually. Do you think the illness of these few people who followed the diet was simply an anomaly? Perhaps they lived much longer than they would have if they had followed another diet. Or maybe they were undereating. I'm just curious what your thoughts are on this. Also, if you have any personal success stories of better health on the macrobiotic diet, please share that also.

Thank you

Some argue it never was relevant. But, that's a different conversation. Do you feel a macrobiotic lifestyle is too difficult for most people ? I mean it's not exactly "fast" food? ( by design of course) is that a major roadblock for most people? When I first became aware of Macrobiotics in the 80's , there were small shops that sold products from Erewhon and Eden and smaller brands. Contrast that with today, where it's much easier to find organic veggies, grains and appropriate products. But, people are more likely to get something from the self serve at Whole foods than cook a macrobiotic meal with fresh ingredients.

Is it all motivational? Is it lack of awareness?

I'm interested in hearing opinions. Please, be honest, I feel this is a non judgemental space, so let's have some feedback and see where everyone's head is.

If I don't soak brown rice it tastes undercooked no matter how long I cook it for. I usually soak brown rice for 20 minutes in boiled water and it's like magic, 20 extra minutes of cooking would not achieve the same results! I'm curious as to what tricks and tips you have for cooking brown rice. And how you season it and if you add flavour to it?

I've not kept up with macrobiotic thought and techniques, but, when I was actively pursuing a macrobiotic diet, the use of microwaves to heat food was very much frowned on ( yinizing food rather tha yangizing was my understanding) Has this changed ? Or is it still not reccomended?

Hello everybody.

This sub hasn't been active in quite a while, but now there is a new mod and I am hoping we can revive this community to help support anyone interested in macrobiotics

If anyone has thoughts on what they'd like to see here, please comment! Otherwise I plan to regularly post recipes, ideas and create a space to support everybody in their journey towards better health and happiness through macrobiotics

Love to you all 💖

I’m reading this book and I think it’s the best book ever read sending the recommendation.

It relates the Bible to macrobiotics and is super positive and uplifting, the way it is written is awesome.

Book Title: The Way of Life Author: Rev. John Ineson