The everything guide to macrobiotics: a practical introduction to the macrobiotic lifestyle - and how it can work for you

Introduction -- 1: Introduction to macrobiotics -- What is macrobiotics? -- Chi -- Yin and yang -- What is a balanced meal? -- Balanced versus extreme foods -- How food affects moods -- Connection with nature -- 2: Cooking According To The Seasons -- Spring energy -- Summer energy -- Late summer energy -- Fall energy -- Winter energy -- 3: Kitchen as macrobiotic playground -- Tapping into intuition -- Building a new recipe -- Balancing flavors in a recipe -- Using herbs -- Ways to amp up flavor -- Substituting ingredients -- 4: Menu planning -- Developing meals -- Using leftovers -- Incorporating cooking into your busy life -- Your busy life -- 5: Foods to reduce or avoid -- Nightshades -- Dairy products -- Processed soy products -- Tropical foods -- Sugar -- Caffeine -- Meat -- Processed foods -- 6: Appetizers and snacks -- 7: Good morning breakfasts --8: Great grains -- 9: Voluptuous vegetables -- 10: Gorgeous greens -- 11: Bodacious beans -- 12: Neptune's sea vegetables -- 13: Strengthening soups -- 14: Scentsational sauces -- 15: Dressings and vinaigrettes -- 16: Delicious desserts -- 17: Condiments and pickles -- 18: Bevy of beverages -- 19: Cooking for children of all ages -- 20: Holiday cooking celebration -- Appendix A: Weekly menus for each season -- Appendix B: Resources -- Appendix C: Marcrobiotic lifestyle adjustments -- Appendix D: Glossary of basic terms -- Index.;From the Publisher: Heal yourself naturally with balanced and nourishing foods. Lose weight and boost energy levels. Prevent and treat disease. Enhance psychological health. You can gain all this and more by following a macrobiotic diet! Macrobiotics is based on the benefits of eating seasonal, locally grown, and energetically balanced foods. In this guide, you'll discover how to adapt this lifestyle to fit your own needs. Create 150 delectable recipes to achieve inner and outer healing, including: Forbidden Rice with Edamame and Orange Zest; Mochi Waffles with Berry Lemon Sauce; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds; Garbanzo Beans in Mushroom Gravy; Roasted Squash and Sweet Potato Sauce; Poached Pears in Apple Cider. This guide also features tips on incorporating changes into your lifestyle that reduce stress while enhancing balance and harmony. The benefits of a macrobiotic lifestyle are only a few delicious recipes away.