macrobiotics
Whole-grain lifestyle philosophy
Macrobiotics is a dietary philosophy emphasizing whole grains, vegetables, and beans while avoiding processed foods, meat, and dairy.
Rooted in Japanese and Zen Buddhist traditions, it frames food choices as a path to physical and spiritual balance.
Adherents follow macrobiotic diets or eat macrobiotic meals.
The singular form macrobiotic sometimes appears as a noun: She's been into macrobiotic for years.
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- brown riceUnmilled paddy product
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
vegetables · legumes · fermented foods · plant-based · unprocessed · fiber-rich · soy products · barley
Unmilled paddy product
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- kombuEdible Japanese seaweed
wakame · nori · shiitake · daikon · tamari · shoyu · adzuki · tofu
Bodily use of food
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- immunityProtected from harm
longevity · detoxification · energy · healing · prevention · minerals · vitamins · alkaline
Feminine cosmic force
- yangBright masculine cosmic force
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- equilibriumState of balance
wholeness · moderation · mindfulness · lifestyle · preventive · healing · integrative · self-care
whole grains
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- brown riceUnmilled paddy product
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
seaweed · vegetables · legumes · fermented foods · plant-based · unprocessed · fiber-rich · soy products · barley · millet
brown rice
Unmilled paddy product
kombu · wakame · nori · shiitake · daikon · tamari · shoyu · adzuki · tofu · natto
nutrition
Bodily use of food
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
immunity · longevity · detoxification · energy · healing · prevention · minerals · vitamins · alkaline · cleansing
yin
Feminine cosmic force
equilibrium · wholeness · moderation · mindfulness · lifestyle · preventive · healing · integrative · self-care · awareness
- Food Historyancient recipes, culinary traditions, spice trade, food preservation, banquets
- Wellness Foodssuperfoods, probiotics, antioxidants, organic, plant-based
- wellness trendswellness, mindfulness, juice cleanse, meditation, juicing
- alternative medicineacupuncture, acupressure, Ayurveda, ayurveda, homeopathy
- Japanese Healingshiatsu, reiki, moxibustion, acupressure, finger pressure
macrobioticsfast food
Speedy prepared meals
TV dinners · microwave meals · processed food · factory farming · junk food
- macrobiotic dietPlant-focused traditional eating philosophy