Words of Wisdom

"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."
Louisa May Alcott

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Interview With Macrobiotic Guide - Video

Melanie Waxman interviewed by Actor Michael Maloney of Macrobiotic Guide (www.macrobiotics.co.uk) on August 17, 2009.

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Getting Started

Questions Answered About Macrobiotics

What does Macrobiotics mean?

Macrobiotics literally means great life. In the broadest sense anything that contributes to living a great life is macrobiotic. It is most commonly viewed as a grain and vegetable based diet although diet is rather limiting and ‘a way of life’ is more accurate.
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Special Ingredients

misoIn cooking there are many wonderful ingredients that can be used to improve and maintain your health. When looking through recipe books it is easy to avoid those with ingredients we haven't used before. However, you can miss out on many great tasting dishes. We have developed this section so you can become familiar with some fantastic foods and feel comfortable about trying them out for yourselves.

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Cooking With Sea Vegetables

sea veggiesI will be focusing on cooking with sea vegetables for the next few weeks. The recipes will be simple and easy to follow, which will take some of the mystery out of the strange looking packets in the natural food store. Sea veggies are packed with minerals and each variety has a marvelous, unique flavor. So jump in, have a go and cook an exotic dish from the sea.

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Making Positive Changes to Your Diet And Lifestyle

veggies"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are". - Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

The idea of changing your diet and lifestlye can be a challenging yet exciting one. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

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A Well Balanced Diet

AlisaWhen changing your diet, it is important to focus on the positive aspects. Don't waste your time thinking about what you can't have - rather look at all the things you can.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

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