Please welcome this new member to Modern-Day Macrobiotics: ebathie Comment from user: Hi, I'm Emma and started dabbling in macrobiotics 4mths ago - feel great ...
I have been reading the book "a Great Life Diet" which has been a great read for me. However, I am wondering if anyone can give me a few ideas for breakfast....
Hi Andrea, Thank goodness for teachers/counselors with all their experiences, because for the rest of us we mostly have only ourselves for references. So for...
I can't imagine anyone arguing that being positive and being appreciative helps bring a Great Life. But the truth is, not everyone knows how to do that -...
re reading, I saw there might be some misinterpretation about when my teacher ate - I meant late in the day, definitely not late in the night - sometimes...
Hi Andrea, I have the same problem. Currently I have raisins with my oats - have you tried that ? The longer you can soak the raisins with the oats the...
Thanks Teresa, just having the support really helps. And, congrats on the no more smoking!! Wow, what a feat. I am glad to hear it was an easy (relatively...
Regarding the veggies in the morning-- have you tried quick steamed or even water-sauteed baby bok choy or watercress. The baby bok choy has a very mild...
Dorit, Can you give me the ratio of water/oats/rice you use and how you cook it? Just put it in the water to soak all night and then cook the full amount of...
Whew, so much to respond! I totally mixed that up - I eat only WHOLE oats, not rolled. And, I think that initially I started that recipe of heating and...
Hello Andrea, I notice you have lots of wonderful breakfast ideas. It is a great idea to cook with Melanie for a while and you are correct in thinking the...
Hi Andrea, I would try five cups of water to one cup of oats. Soak during the day and cook for up to an hour in the evening, leave with the lid on and then...
Hi Teresa, Good to hear of the improvements and congratulations on stopping smoking. Any tips to pass on to anyone else trying to give up? All the best for the...
Hi, Thanks to Simon and Andrea for the congrats - have to confess that I gave up well over a decade ago now though ! I started as a social smoker but...
LOL, sorry Teresa, I read that post wrong. I was thinking that you had an easy time just recently quitting smoking, but now looking back, see what you meant....
Hi Taresa, Yes it is helpful to reflect on our personal histories and I find there is much to learn. Comparing sugar and cigarettes is interesting as there are...
Yes very true Andrea and it is a wonderful tool to have the sensitivity to know what effect food has on us. Naturally there is a counter argument and that...
Hi Leslie, From memory the lung meridian in considered most active between 3am and 5am, whereas the liver chi is predominant from 1am to 3am, although...
Hi Simon, Thank you and welcome back from your ski trip. I'm trying to put it all into the context of the person. There are some lung issues, some kidney...
Hi Andrea, I have to sign in here for a minute about the portion size thing. There is no one-size-fits-all because everybody's activity level and needs differ....
I agree with all these things. Very interesting read too. Yum, breakfast sounds good. The only thing that doesn't work for me personally is miso soup in the...
Interesting Simon. I always enjoy the middle-of-the-road/not-fixed- to-any-one-way approach you seem to take. I have reflected on the grain sweeteners too....
Dear Forum+, This article was written by Esther Walker of the Independent UK. I am sceptical to say the least but would be interested to have an informed ...
Studies do show dark chocolate to be high in antioxidants (vs. processed milk chocolate). In general, this article seems well- written and shows many points...
I love steamed vegetables in the morning - usually cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower. And I love oatmeal simmered with berries or sweet winter squash (and ...
I love steamed vegetables in the morning - usually cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower. And I love oatmeal simmered with berries or sweet winter squash (and ...
Great advice Johanna, It is always helpful to keep an open mind and not feel trapped within our cultural heritage and personal history of eating habits. After...
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