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# Paperback: 240 pages# Publisher: Inner Traditions (September 1988)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0892812788# ISBN-13: 978-08928127835.0 out of 5 stars A flexible macrobiotic cookbook covering a range of dishes, February 23, 1999Macrobiotics is the logical extension of the current movement towards sustainable development – from the community and down to the level of the individual. In a word it represents a practical way to achieve individual sustainability in an increasingly dangerous world governed by degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and the like many of which are induced by negative aspects of the degraded environment in which many of us currently live.The philosophy behind macrobiotics is clearly presented and the argument for following the approach, already adopted by traditional populations to ensure freedom from such diseases, is presented in a compelling manner. Macrobiotics owes its core foundation to the diatary practices of traditional Japan but macro (great) biotic (life) diets can be linked to many traditional, grain-rich cuisines. The basic elements of the Japanese-based components of the diet are well described and illustrated in color. The resulting account is sufficient to enable a novice to start the diet and an old-hand will find endless enjoyment in the suggested dishes.More to the point, the recipes are sophisticated and mouth-watering while at the same time complying with the essence of the macrobiotic philosopy which advises eating only whole foods (no refined products) and maintaining around 40%-50% intake of whole (or FRESHLY broken-down ie. flaked, kibbled etc.) grains.The book represents an excellent introduction to the practicalities of a macrobiotic diet and only immediate tuition by a macrobiotic chef could improve on the presentation.I recommend this book most highly to all those seeking to find their way towards living health on the macrobiotic path-way.The Journey To Enlightenment5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:I just started this healthy way of feeding my mind, body and soul and this book has helped define how to cook just about everything in the macrobiotic diet. From Sea Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains, Soups, Pickles, Condiments and Desserts, this book has it all. I highly recommend it!3.0 out of 5 stars too boring for me, August 16, 2009This book is great if you don’t like seasoning on your food and if you have a whole foods store by you, which I don’t. There are a few things I’ll take from the book but probably won’t use it much. Please contribute back by OCRing and Proofreading this book.I recommend ABBYY Finereader 10 for doing this work in a relatively easy way.If you plan to do that please leave a comment here so the effort won’t be duplicated by others. Please post back the final pdf and I’d also appreciate the project files as well (please PM if you do).