This article, while it may give one an idea of what macrobiotics is, fails to mention what macrobiotics is not. Macrobiotics or even the “macrobiotic diet” is not a prescription. It is not a one size fits all “diet” of brown rice and vegetables that magically heals all. What it is, and after 26 years continuous adherence to macrobiotic principles and lifestyle, I can say this with authenticity, macrobiotics is set of guiding principles that align with the order of nature that when studied, understood and applied accurately for oneself, can bring balance, health, happiness, and freedom to one’s existence (and reverse illness). By extension, the more balanced, happy, healthy and free individuals in the world, the more peaceful the world will be. Who doesn’t want that?
