Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking

Whether you are a new or long-time follower of the macrobiotic lifestyle, Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking is the first place to turn for information about macrobiotics, recipes, and cooking techniques. Fully illustrated, it covers all the basics of homestyle macrobiotic cooking. It includes guidelines for setting up a macrobiotic kitchen, selection of proper cookware and utensils; shopping for the highest-quality natural ingredients; and planning balanced meals. Over 200 easy-to-follow recipes are arranged according to food type, including sections on preparing whole grain, bean, vegetable, and sea vegetable dishes, as well as baking whole grain breads. There is a section on preparing soy foods like tofu and tempeh, and using products such as miso, tamari, umeboshi, and amazake. Rounding out the recipes are special guidelines for preparing pickles, salads, seafood, and sugar-free natural desserts. Never has it been easier to adapt macrobiotic cooking to today's lifestyles.

Offers advice on selecting and preparing natural foods, and shares healthful recipes for soups, vegetables, beans, salads, dressings, seafood, breads, and desserts.

"Anyone watching his or her weight can profit by using these 150 recipes and 30 menus.... Foodstuffs blend old and new tastes, ...each recipe includes nutritional and exchange information."

Rooted in centuries-old principles, the macrobiotic diet consists of simple yet highly nutritious foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and beans, selected and prepared in harmony with the seasons. From lightly sautéed spring greens and sea vegetables and refreshing summer salads, to harvest vegetables and hearty winter stews, The Changing Seasons Macrobiotic Cookbook provides hundreds of easy-to-follow and flavorful recipes for complete and balanced macrobiotic meals. A combination of great taste and whole foods, this is traditional macrobiotic cooking at its best.

Since its original publication, Macrobiotic Diet has become the bible for people interested in a healthy way of eating centered around whole, grains, fresh vegetables, and other whole, unprocessed foods.This completely revised and updated edition offers a basic, readable presentation of the nutritional and ecological principles behind the macrobiotic diet.