Macrobiotics for dummies
By: by Verne Varona
Series: For dummies; --For dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 366
ISBN-13: 9780470401385
Subjects: Macrobiotic diet; Therapeutic use; Diet therapy
Description: "This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introdue you to the basics of this popular diet. You'll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right food to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating"--Cover, p. 4.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Choosing the macrobiotic path to healthy living; title: Applying macrobiotic principles to your daily life; title: Applying macrobiotic food principles to your daily life; title: Macro boot camp: basic training; title: Macro boot camp: nutrition in a nutshell; title: Whole food templates: customizing your food plan; title: Part II: Healing the macrobiotic way.  Laying the groundwork for macrobiotic healing; title: Macrobiotic healing from the inside out; title: Healing common diseases and conditions macrobiotically; title: The ultimate recipe for self healing; title: Part III: Planning and preparing your macrobiotic adventure.  Transforming your current lifestyle into a macrobiotic one; title: Setting up and stocking your macro-friendly kitchen; title: Cooking tips for macrobiotic newbies; title: Part IV: Morning to evening recipes: your dietary path to wellness.  Best breakfasts and lip-smacking lunches; title: Appealing appetizers to divine dinner recipes; title: Delectable desserts and beverages; title: Making healthy restaurant choices; title: Part V: The part of tens.  Ten sure-fire ways to handle your sweet tooth; title: Ten tips for prompt and permanent weight loss; title: Part VI: Appendices.  Sample menu for one week; title: Appendix B: Macrobiotic pioneers.