Macrobiotics For Dummies

<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Understand the central dietary principles, nutrition, and foods of a macrobiotic lifestyle</li> <li>Prepare macrobiotic menus and recipes</li> <li>Reduce your cravings for unhealthy foods</li> <li>Prevent or relieve numerous ailments with a macrobiotic diet</li> </ul> <p><b>The definitive guide to incorporating a macrobiotic diet into your daily life</b> <p>Do you want to make the most of macrobiotics? This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introduce you to the basics of this popular diet. You’ll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right foods to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating. <ul> <li><b>Begin on the path to healthy living</b> — understand the science behind macrobiotics and how to apply the principles to your daily life</li> <li><b>Heal the macrobiotic way</b> — discover the foods and nutrients that influence good health and heal common diseases</li> <li><b>Plan for successful, non-stressful change</b> — create a macro-friendly kitchen, shop smart, and introduce new foods to the family diet</li> <li><b>Make marvelous macrobiotic meals</b> — prepare delicious,easy-to-follow recipes from breakfast to dessert and plan your weekly menu</li> <li><b>Take it on the road</b> — make healthy restaurant choices</li> <li><b>Round out your macrobiotic lifestyle</b> — get tips for exercise, creating a more nourishing environment, and developing a self-healing personality</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>The basics of macrobiotic nutrition</li> <li>How to marshal your body, mind, and spirit to renew your health</li> <li>Ten tips for prompt, permanent weight loss</li> <li>Practical ways to eliminate cravings for unhealthy food</li> <li>More than 50 healthy, tasty recipes</li> <li>Time-saving cooking techniques</li> <li>Tips on managing your blood sugar with macrobiotic foods</li> <li>The right tools and equipment to stock a healthy kitchen</li> <li>A sample macrobiotic menu</li> </ul>