The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health

My mentors in the field of integrative nutrition are Joshua Rosenthal and Andrea Beana. Both of them studied under Kushi Michio.

Kushi Michio is a master of Macrobiotics. He believes that proper diet is the key to the global peace.

He introduces tons of information on macrobiotic ways of eating in this book. Among them I have got interested in the following suggestions:

1. Eat in a calm, peaceful environment.
2. Chew at least 50 times.
3. Eat 80% full.
4. Avoid cooking with a microwave oven.

Today I have started eating in a calm environment without music nor surfing internet. To my surprise, I was able to feel the proper amount of food I need. So I didn't overeat. I was completely satisfied with and grateful for the food I prepared. I will work on the above four methods from now on!

If you suffer from a certain symptom, this is the right book for you. You will get concrete advice about the symptom.

Health is Wealth

I have been into integrative nutrition since six month ago.

One of masters of integrative nutrition is Andrea Beaman. She is quite energetic when she gives an explanation on health issues.

Recently I read one of her books, titled "Health is Wealth."

In this book, Andrea Beaman proposes some ways to wise investment regarding healthy life.

The primary theme in this book is "back to the basics. " That is, buy organic vegetables and fruits in local farmers markets, and reduce the intake of processed food.

The following words opened my eyes to the idea of our health:

"Every body has its own set of food requirements."

My food may be another person's poison.

In order to be healthier, we need to pay more attention to the quantity of food to eat. The rule of thumb is "take less than you want."

Andrea also introduces the essentials for life. Among them, the following two items are what I want to own:

       1. A slow cooker

I already purchased this one a couple of years ago, but I scarecely used it. It is a good idea to put all the ingredient into the cooker and set the timer before going to bed. A savory dish will be ready on the following morning!

2. A wooden cutting board

I have used a plastic cutting board for a long time, because it was easy to care for. Surprisingly, the plastic one seems to be bad for our health.

Well, I will live in harmony with nature!