The Macrobiotic Diet
Macrobiotics is a lifestyle stressing balance and harmony. It includes a rigorous diet plan, gentle exercise, and behavioral changes. Macrobiotic eating places a strong focus on natural, organic food. It also advocates for complete elimination of chemicals and artificial ingredients. This no-chemical rule extends to personal hygiene products, as well as other products used in the home. The macrobiotic diet is good for those who have heart disease, diabetes, and are at risk for breast cancer.
| Foods to Eat | Foods to Limit | Foods to Avoid |
| bulgur wheat | organic tree fruit and berries | certain vegetables, including potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes |
| buckwheat | seeds | caffeinated beverages |
| brown rice | nuts | alcoholic beverages |
| quinoa | cucumbers | processed foods, such as white bread and store-bought cakes and cookies |
| wild rice | celery | any food with artificial ingredients |
| kale | lettuce | sodas, both diet and regular |
| cauliflower | fish | sugar and products containing sugar or corn syrup |
| broccoli | seafood | molasses |
| pumpkin | dairy | vanilla |
| bok choy | eggs | pork |
| onion | poultry | tropical fruits, such as pineapples and mangos |
| radishes | meat | hot, spicy food |
| carrots | seasonings, such as garlic and oregano | |
| parsley | ||
| green cabbage | ||
| pickles | ||
| beans | ||
| soy products, such as miso | ||
| sea vegetables, such as seaweed | ||
| vegetable oil | ||
| natural seasonings, such as naturally processed sea salt | ||
| vegetables | ||
| lentils | ||
| seaweed | ||
| sea salt | ||
| soy products, such as tofu and miso |