Vegan and vegetarian options are becoming more common on restaurant menus. However, finding a macrobiotic restaurant or place to have a macrobiotic meal can still feel challenging. But it doesn’t have to be! If you plan ahead, ask questions, and follow the basic principles of macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, you can go out and enjoy a meal with family, friends, and coworkers anytime.
When eating out, you do not have to choose a macrobiotic restaurant or a Japanese restaurant. Macrobiotics is a multi-cultural fusion of the unique health-supporting traditions and cuisines from around the world. Other macrobiotic cuisines include any type of Asian, Middle Eastern, North-African, Mediterranean, or other parts of Europe.
Restaurant Tips:
Overall, if you don’t know just ask. Restaurants are more accommodating since there is a high demand for healthier options, vegan and vegetarian meals.
Can I order an appetizer at a restaurant?
Yes, feel free to order an appetizer––soup, salad, and/or vegetable dish.
Soup ask if it is vegan. Good options include miso, lentil, bean, or vegetable.
Salad ask for salad dressing of olive oil and lemon juice on the side.
Vegetable dish is an easy and delicious way to start a meal. Many restaurants offer broccoli.
What about bread?
Yes, the best option is unyeasted sourdough bread.
What should I not eat at a restaurant?
That would be fried food unless fried tempeh or tofu.
Remember, macrobiotics isn’t just about the meal but also lifestyle. Enjoy yourself, take time with meals and sit down to eat with family and friends at a restaurant. New to macrobiotics? Check out all of our macrobiotic courses and modules to get started. Feel better today!
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