The Complete Macrobiotic Diet

by Denny Waxman

Overview

At the forefront of this American revolution in eating since 1969 has been health counselor and teacher Denny Waxman, founder of the Strengthening Health Institute and author of The Great Life Diet, which distills the wisdom of his thirty-five years of experience into a clear guide to a better, healthier, longer life. Essentially, Waxman's method weds a diet of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and soups to a lifestyle that nourishes the mind and the spirit.In seven steps, The Great Life Diet offers a balanced and orderly approach to an active, fulfilling daily life. The aim always is to strengthen health, however good or ill. Indeed, thousands of people, their ailments ranging widely from the common cold to chronic fatigue to heart disease and even to "incurable" cancers, have been helped, often dramatically, by espousing the dietary and lifestyle practices described in Waxman's instructive guide.With sound sense and flexible principles, this diet extends to its readers a means both to better their health and to significantly enhance the joy in their daily lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605986661
Publisher:	Pegasus Books
Publication date:	01/17/2015
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Denny Waxman has been a macrobiotic counselor since the 1970s and is one of the founders of American Macrobiotics. He has changed the food narrative away from a diet dependent upon animal & dairy foods. From the Mid-Atlantic Summer Camp, to opening the first natural food store in Philadelphia, Essene Market, and directing the Kushi Institute, he has been a pioneer of macrobiotics. His notoriety came after Dr. Anthony Sattilaro overcame terminal prostate cancer and credited Denny for saving his life in his book, Recalled by Life. Denny teaches globally and is the author of The Complete Macrobiotic Diet and The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Testimonials 5

Acknowledgments 17

Foreword 21

Introduction 25

Connecting with the Spirit of Health 47

Acid & Alkaline, Overeating and Gluten Sensitivity: A Macrobiotic Perspective 61

The 7 Steps 71

Eating Habits: Format of Meals 81

Step 1 Take Time for Your Meals Every Day 83

Step 2 Set Your Daily Schedule 111

The Brief History of Food 125

Diet: Content and Quality of Meals 139

Step 3 Eat Two or Three Complete and Nutrionally Balanced Meals Every Day 141

Lifestyle: Approach to Health 173

Step 4 Make Your Daily Life Active 175

Step 5 Create a More Natural Environment 199

Step 6 Make Your Macrobiotic Practice Work 213

Step 7 Cultivate the Spirit of Health 223

Food Section 247

Recipes and Food Lists 249

Suggestions for Getting Started 251

About Chef Susan Waxman 253

Introduction to the Recipes and Healthful Foods List 257

Recipes 261

Grains 263

Other Grains 271

Noodles and Pasta Sauces 239

Soups 295

Beans 309

Bean Products 323

Substantial Long-Cooked Vegetable Dishes 327

Light Vegetable Dishes 337

Salads 345

Pickles 351

Desserts 355

Juices 369

10-Day Menu Plan 377

Healthful Foods List 337

Food Glossary 399

Editorial Reviews

Impressive. This book is your key to understanding these principles and putting them to work. This will change your life.

Neal D. Barnard

Denny has been changing the world of conventional thinking regarding health for the past forty years and has had the courage to stand tall against the powerful forces of industry and government: my kind of character!

Craig Borten

Pivotal to a new way of thinking about diet and health during the past half century. This is the 'go to' book for this way of eating.
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T. Colin Campbell

01/01/2015
It isn't about perfection in this accessible guide to the macrobiotic diet by natural health writer/teacher Waxman (The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health), who advises readers to start with simple steps in the right direction with the general guideline that adding healthy choices to your life is a better initial step than taking away unhealthy foods or habits. Therefore, the author advises selecting "grains that satisfy and nourish you….[t]hen choose vegetable dishes and other food." The next step is to implement exercise little by little. Readers who have been interested in the macrobiotic diet but been intimidated may find this book a balanced and often common-sense guide. Many of the recommendations will not be new to those trying to be healthier (i.e., be physically active every day; eat balanced meals) while others are unusual (e.g., wear pure cotton clothing; give yourself a daily body rub). However, there are no references for those who wish to verify the advice and science-minded readers are unlikely to be convinced. VERDICT This repackage and expansion of the concepts in Waxman's 2007 The Great Life Diet will be repetitious to those who are already familiar with the author's titles, but those who are new to the macrobiotic diet will appreciate this new volume.—Mindy Rhiger, Minneapolis

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