| macrobiotic | Macrobiotic refers to the macrobiota, a region's living organisms (or flora and fauna) large enough to be seen with the naked eye. However, macro- comes from the greek makros meaning not only large but also long. So macrobiotic can also be taken to mean long life. Thus, the idea with a macrobiotic diet is that it is for a long life, that is that the diet will lengthen life. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| macrobiotic diet | A diet claimed to promote longevity, often by promoting an emphasis on natural foods and restrictions on non-cereal foods, as well as liquids. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macrobiotics | <study> A theory of diet which places chief emphasis upon cereals and grains, fish and certain vegetables. Based upon the link between potassium and sodium in the body. (19 Jan 1998) |
| diet, macrobiotic | An approach to nutrition based on whole cereal grains, beans, cooked vegetables and the chinese yin-yang principle. It advocates a diet consisting of organic and locally grown foods, seasonal vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and fewer fats, sugars, and chemically processed foods. (12 Dec 1998) |
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