macrobiotic
Zen diet philosophy
Macrobiotic describes a diet emphasizing whole grains, vegetables, and beans while avoiding processed foods, sugar, and most animal products.
The approach originated in Japanese philosophy and claims to promote health and longevity through balanced, natural eating: She follows a macrobiotic diet.
The term sometimes extends to the lifestyle surrounding such eating practices.
Fermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- kombuEdible Japanese seaweed
nori · wakame · shiitake · daikon · barley · millet · pickles · legumes
Feminine cosmic force
- yangBright masculine cosmic force
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- equilibriumState of balance
wholeness · moderation · mindfulness · holism · integration · wellness · self-healing · vitality
Sourced from flora
- wholefoodsUnprocessed, unrefined edibles
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- organicFrom living matter
vegan · vegetarian · low-fat · high-fiber · unrefined · steaming · blanching · chewing
Total existence duration
Of or from Nippon
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
miso
Fermented legume paste
kombu · nori · wakame · shiitake · daikon · barley · millet · pickles · legumes · soy
yin
Feminine cosmic force
equilibrium · wholeness · moderation · mindfulness · holism · integration · wellness · self-healing · vitality · energetics
plant-based
Sourced from flora
- wholefoodsUnprocessed, unrefined edibles
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
organic · vegan · vegetarian · low-fat · high-fiber · unrefined · steaming · blanching · chewing
lifespan
Total existence duration
endurance · healing · restoration · rejuvenation · centenarian
Japanese
Of or from Nippon
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- dietary restrictionsallergies, vegetarianism, food allergies, veganism, vegan
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- dietary lifestylesvegan, vegetarian, plant-based, pescatarian, flexitarian
- food philosophiesfarm to table, slow food, sustainability, nose to tail, zero waste
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, balanced diet
macrobioticultra-processed
Heavily manufactured food products
processed · refined · fast food · junk food · artificial
macrobioticunhealthy
Harmful to wellbeing
indulgent · gluttonous · carnivorous · undisciplined · unrestricted
- macrobiotic dietPlant-focused traditional eating philosophy