Macrobiotic

Macrobiotics is from the Greek 'macro' (large, long) and 'bios' (life). It is a vegan dietary regime that involves eating seeds, grains and organically grown fruit and vegetables only. According to the general macobiotic guidelines people should use food and ingredients that are grown locally. Macrobiotics prepare their meals according to seasons and this diet is said to prolong life and balance the body systems. The longest living traditional cultures such as the Inca's lived by macrobiotic methodology. Macrobiotics also addressed the manner of eating by recommending against overeating and requiring that food be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.