Macrobiotic diet

[Sick96stang]

Anybody have any thoughts on this diet, just for overall health?

http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/hea...iotic_Diet.htm

Seems to be compromised of almost completely carb sources with very little fat or protein.

[siamesedream]

"The modern practice of macrobiotics was started in the 1920s by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa. Ohsawa is said to have cured himself of a serious illness by changing to a simple diet of brown rice, miso soup, and sea vegetables. At the core of Ohsawa’s writings on macrobiotics is the concept of yin and yang. In Chinese philosophy, the opposing forces of yin and yang govern all aspects of life. Yin—representative of an outward centrifugal movement—results in expansion. On the other hand, yang—representative of an inward centripetal movement—produces contraction. In addition, yin is said to be cold while yang is hot; yin is sweet, yang is salty; yin is passive, yang is aggressive. In the macrobiotic view, the forces of yin and yang must be kept in balance to achieve good health.

The macrobiotic diet, therefore, attempts to achieve harmony between yin and yang. To this end, foods are classified into yin and yang categories, according to their tastes, properties, and effects on the body. The two food groups—grains and vegetables—that have the least pronounced yin and yang qualities, are emphasized in the macrobiotic diet. Eating these foods is thought to make it easier to achieve a more balanced condition within the natural order of life. Foods considered either extremely yin or extremely yang are avoided."



Well at least it's all based on science.

[Flat]

Read this:
http://skepdic.com/macrobiotics.html

[Ippeas2003]

I do not know if it suits on bodybuilders!

[Taichichuan]

Originally Posted by Flat

Read this:
http://skepdic.com/macrobiotics.html

Damn, Flat! I didn't know there was an atheist on the forum! Holy ****! lol

[Taichichuan]

Originally Posted by siamesedream

"The modern practice of macrobiotics was started in the 1920s by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa. Ohsawa is said to have cured himself of a serious illness by changing to a simple diet of brown rice, miso soup, and sea vegetables. At the core of Ohsawa?s writings on macrobiotics is the concept of yin and yang. In Chinese philosophy, the opposing forces of yin and yang govern all aspects of life. Yin?representative of an outward centrifugal movement?results in expansion. On the other hand, yang?representative of an inward centripetal movement?produces contraction. In addition, yin is said to be cold while yang is hot; yin is sweet, yang is salty; yin is passive, yang is aggressive. In the macrobiotic view, the forces of yin and yang must be kept in balance to achieve good health.

The macrobiotic diet, therefore, attempts to achieve harmony between yin and yang. To this end, foods are classified into yin and yang categories, according to their tastes, properties, and effects on the body. The two food groups?grains and vegetables?that have the least pronounced yin and yang qualities, are emphasized in the macrobiotic diet. Eating these foods is thought to make it easier to achieve a more balanced condition within the natural order of life. Foods considered either extremely yin or extremely yang are avoided."



Well at least it's all based on science.

I was on the macrobiotic diet for three years and it was great. I give it up when I did three years for Uncle Sam. The book "You Are All Sanpaku" by William Dufty saved my life prior to military service. I was afflicted with gallstones and this book saved me from the operating table. I'm thankful for George Ohsawa and William Dufty for writing the book! I'm going back to it next year year. Bodybuilding wise this diet will keep you very lean; little or no fat! And the strength was phenomenal!

[Taichichuan]

Originally Posted by Taichichuan

I was on the macrobiotic diet for three years and it was great. I give it up when I did three years for Uncle Sam. The book "You Are All Sanpaku" by William Dufty saved my life prior to military service. I was afflicted with gallstones and this book saved me from the operating table. I'm thankful for George Ohsawa and William Dufty for writing the book! I'm going back to it next year. Bodybuilding wise, I'm not sure that this diet will work, but I'm going to experiment with it and see what will happen!

By the way.
George Ohsawa had picked up the nasty habit of smoking cigarettes. I don't know at what age he begin smoking. During his stay in Europe which he had quite a following, he would be seen chain smoking at every talk session with his followers in the hotels that would accommodate him. Sadly, George Ohsawa died from a Western disease; cancer.