Microbiotic Diet

The macrobiotic diet is for people seeking a healthy way of eating that integrates physical, spiritual, and planetary health together. It is a low-fat, high fibre diet that is

primarily a vegetarian diet, emphasizing whole grains and vegetables and is recommended for people who suffer from cancer and other chronic diseases.

Pros

• Can help women with menopause & balance hormones
• Helps to prevent breast cancer & endometriosis developing
• Low in saturated fat

Cons

• Lack of important nutrients – calcium, iron & protein
• Can be too restrictive (low in meat, sugar & dairy products)

Daily Meal Plan

Breakfast: Vegetable Miso Soup with Bancha tea

Lunch: Steamed Brussels sprouts with garden salad and grain coffee

Snack: Shiitake mushrooms

Dinner: Baked cod with ginger sauce and steamed parsley