Some of the more well-known include Macrobiotics, Raw Food such as the Gerson Diet, Vegetarian and the Rainbow Diet, in which different colour foods are eaten with an awareness of their correspondences to different Chakras. Each dietary system usually encompasses a universal philosophy, which goes beyond merely the physical or nutritional basis of foods. Each dietary system embodies truth and wisdom - it is for each of us to choose whatever diet resonates with our being. During our lifetime, we may go through many changes in our eating practices - after many years of being Macrobiotic, we may find that we wish to now incorporate more raw food into our diet. Or, after years of being Vegetarian, we may feel comfortable with occasionally eating fish or chicken.
Holistic living includes a flexible approach and respect to our growth and needs.
What we eat represents more than simply ingesting ingredients - if we take nourishment with awareness and gratitude for its sustenance, then cooking and eating become part of an entire outlook on life that harmonizes with good health. Irrespective of whichever diet chosen, there are several common principles which embody good health practice. This includes white flour and its products, white rice and packaged convenience foods. Centre the diet on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, supplemented with other foods such as fish, poultry or dairy products. Avoid sugar in all forms, including white and brown sugar and honey.