George Ohsawa, the father of modern-day macrobiotics, based the diet largely on traditional Japanese cuisine. However, he also recommended all plant-based cuisine from around the world including, Asia, India, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The macrobiotic way of eating combines the most unique foods from the world’s long-standing civilizations. Brown rice, barley, polenta, pasta and unyeasted sourdough bread, all beans from around the world, tahini, humus and peanut butter to name a few examples.
Our recommendation is if you start a macrobiotic diet, choose a cuisine you enjoy and are interested in. This makes it easier to stick to a healthy diet. Additionally, understand that the macrobiotic guidelines above are broad and simple enough to work with any cuisine.
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