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Food Principles of Macrobiotics

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Applying macrobiotics food principles can help you build a healthy foundation for renewed well being. These principles, if you use them daily, are effective ways to control and sustain your health, balance nutrition, and condition your body.

  • Enjoy principle, secondary, and pleasure foods.

  • Emphasize seasonal and local foods.

  • Be mindful of quantity and quality.

  • Avoid dietary extremes.

  • Become a chewsy eater by chewing your food thoroughly.

  • Reduce the volume of what you eat.

  • Use the Power of Five in food preparation: The five food groups, flavors, textures, cooking styles, and colors.

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Verne Varona is one of the most dynamic health educators in the country. A nationally sought-after speaker, Varona has authored articles for publications such as Natural Health, Alternative Healing, Macrobiotics Today, and Healthy Body & Fitness. Verona is also the author of the best-selling Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods.