People are more interested in natural holistic approaches. Although it originated in Japan in the early 1900s, modern teachers have revived the idea of macrobiotics when the philosophy was introduced in the United States in the 1960s. Macrobiotics is the way of life according to nature. A life based on a harmonious relation of people and their environment, which means the diet. Everything we do is influenced by our diet - our physical health, our mental health, respect for the environment.
Food is more than just fuel.
It's something we have to respect. Although the macrobiotic diet does not really exclude any foods from its repertoire, the human body is designed for certain foods. Throughout history, humans have kept a few staples as part of their diet - whole cereal grains, fresh vegetables, beans, in some cases sea vegetables, in some cases fish, fruits, nuts, seeds and certain fermented foods among others. The macrobiotic diet, therefore, focuses on those natural staple items, plus soyfoods such as tofu and miso, a fermented food made of soybeans, barley or other grains. Depending on climate and personal needs, a moderate amount of animal food can be consumed along with these staple foods.