The everything guide to macrobiotics: a practical introduction to the macrobiotic lifestyle - and how it can work for you 1440503710, 9781440503719, 1440503729, 9781440503726, 9781283473965, 1283473968, 9781440508424, 1440508429

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The everything guide to macrobiotics: a practical introduction to the macrobiotic lifestyle - and how it can work for you
 1440503710, 9781440503719, 1440503729, 9781440503726, 9781283473965, 1283473968, 9781440508424, 1440508429

Table of contents :
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.

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