This book explains a macrobiotic diet and lifestyle from a nutritional perspective. The roles of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals are clearly presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

One of the best introductory books on macrobiotic philosophy and diet. Contains charts and much useful information. A newly revised and expanded version of Pocket Guide to Macrobiotics.

The Book of Macrobiotics is a passport to a world of infinite understanding and adventure. It has been read, reread, studied, and treasured by hundreds of thousands of people who seek a clear, comprehesive approach to the problem of living in a world of endless change. Now after two decades, The Book of Macrobiotics has been completely revised and expanded to reflect refinements in Michio Kushi's teachings, as well as many developments in the modern practice of macrobiotics. During this time, the standard macrobiotic diet has been simplified and broadened. Macrobiotic approaches to cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative disorders have evolved and expanded, as have basic home care and lifestyle recommendations. This revised edition of The Book of Macrobiotics also includes a new chapter on the Spiritual World; new material on Yin and Yang and the Five Transformations, Man/Woman Relations, and Humanity's Origin and Destiny; and an annotated East West Reading List. Many new illustrations have been furnished, and the Food Composition tables have been expanded to include nutritional information on dozens of additional foods, including tempeh, seitan, rice cakes, and amazake. Here, for a new generation, is a beautifully revised and updated version of a macrobiotic classic.

Our best-selling cookbook, this excellent book clearly presents the procedures of preparing whole grains and fresh vegetables. It is useful for anyone interested in greater health through cooking.

Illustrates how simple, everyday foods can be used to help relieve common symptoms such as fever, cough, inflammation, fatigue, tension and menstrual irregularities as well as more serious chronic conditions. Scores of home remedies including: the ginger compress, brown rice plaster, sweet vegetable drink, rice bran plaster, and shiitake mushroom tea. This information represents the author's most current applications of his teachings and includes significant changes, modifications and innovations from his previously published material.

To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.