Kukicha Twig Tea Kukicha tea, also known as twig tea, is a traditional green tea made from the twigs of the Camellia sinensis plant. It has become a staple of the macrobiotic diet due to its alkalizing properties and low caffeine content. Origin Kukicha originated in Japan and has been consumed for centuries. It is […]
Popular in Asia, barley tea is a lesser-known tea variety in the Western world, but one that packs a punch when it comes to improving overall health. With a delightfully nutty flavor, this toasted tea is different from most traditional teas in that it is most often consumed cold. Drinking barley tea can provide an
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SCMP article about macrobiotics
(January 2024)
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Treat yourself to a gourmet macrobiotic meal. A feast for the eyes and heaven for tastebuds it’s fit for the queen and the king in all of us…And it took only an hour to prepare.
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Internal Home Remedies (also referred to as MEDICINAL DRINKS) Sweet Vegetable Drink This drink is good for softening tightness caused by heavy animal food consumption, and for relaxing the body and muscles. It is especially beneficial for softening the pancreas and helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. Boil four times the amount of water and
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External Home Remedies Body Scrub The body scrub is used to: help activate circulation, promote clear and clean skin, help discharge fat that has accumulated under the skin, and open skin pores in order to promote smooth and regular elimination of any excess fat and toxins. The body scrub is to be done once or
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Agar Agar– A gelatin processed from a sea vegetable used in making kanten and vegetable aspics. Amasake – A sweet, creamy beverage or sweetener made from fermented sweet rice. Arame – A thin, wiry black sea vegetable. Azuki Bean – A small, dark red bean originally from Japan but now grown in the West. Bancha
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Methods of cooking and food preparation
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For the body to be able to maintain proper digestion, good circulation, provide rich flow of oxygen to the blood (and so to the vital organs, such as brain), gentle, non strenuous, simple stretching exercises are suggested. Applying common sense rules to your daily exercise routine will prolong your body’s vitality and keep you flexible well into the old age.
Macrobiotic lifestyle encompasses a wide array of practical and common sense, healthy and natural applications which can be incorporated by anyone willing to improve their balance and general health, or simply wishes and chooses to live in a healthier environment.
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