Friday, November 30, 2012
Macrobiotics is not a regular diet, it is a lifestyle which includes a full practice among other food. To be clear from the outset, it must be said that this "way of life" diet is very controversial in the medical community. The origin of the word shows that macrobiotics is an approach that comes from antiquity. Makros in ancient Greek means "great" and biotikos means "life." Could possibly translate macrobiotic "teaching a great life." Already the Greek philosopher Aristotle (324-322 BC.) Used the term. He described it as a lifestyle practice including a simple food for a healthy and better life expectancy.
The Japanese doctor Sagen Ishizuka (1850-1910) is the father of macrobiotics. At the end of the 19th century he developed a theory that combined the philosophy of the Far East to Western science, biology, chemistry and medicine. He criticized the Western dietary habits which spread in the Asian world. He advocated a diet consisting of traditional Japanese use only whole foods and unprocessed, milk and other animal products. Cereals should be the only and main food for humans. The theory is based on the teachings of Zen Buddhism, which assumes that the universe consists of two complementary strengths of each other, Yin and Yang. A happy and healthy life is possible only if there is a balance between these two forces. Each food is classified into one of these two categories (Yin: sugar, fruit, potassium Yang: salt, grains, sodium) so that there is respect for the balance of these two poles in power.
While Ishizuka which was rather ideological founder of macrobiotics, George Ohsawa Japanese (1893-1966) is one that deepens this philosophy. His movement was more widespread and also made its appearance in Europe. G. Ohsawa, at the age of 16 years was suffering from tuberculosis and stated that the teaching of movement Shoku-Yo was the source of his healing. In addition he found that through macrobiotic lifestyle, which certainly cures the illness, Zen Buddhists, who base their life on the principle of philosophy, had a life expectancy exceptional.
What is the relationship specifically between now and the macrobiotic diet? Cereals are the basic element. They can be consumed either whole, or crushed form of flour. Whole wheat products should represent 50% of the diet. Fresh vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and a small amount of fruit are allowed. Insofar as the meat is to avoid is soy products are fermented protein intake. In addition there are products seaweeds. Macrobiotistes prohibit the milk, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, sugar and canned. Fruits and vegetables should not be subject to the fertilizer or insecticide treated and must come from the region where they live. Macrobiotiste the hardcore can only buy organic products at regional or better then it becomes itself a producer!
Strict diets based on the principles of macrobiotics is strongly discouraged by the medical profession. Numerous studies have shown that this type of diet can cause vitamin B 12, vitamin D, calcium and iron. This is why such a diet is dangerous especially for growing children. In contrast, the high consumption of cereal and no sugar is by definition a good basis for weight loss. The person who wants to lose weight and who is knowledgeable about the different types of plans may find his account with the macrobiotic diet as the tracking is not as radical as the eating habits of G. Ohsawa. You can follow any teaching Michio Kushi, who restored a new impetus to macrobiotics. But you are advised caution and medical advice is essential.
