The definitive guide to incorporating a macrobiotic diet into your daily life Do you want to make the most of macrobiotics? This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introduce you to the basics of this popular diet. You"ll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right foods to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating. * Begin on the path to healthy living ? understand the science behind macrobiotics and how to apply the principles to your daily life * Heal the macrobiotic way ? discover the foods and nutrients that influence good health and heal common diseases * Plan for successful, non-stressful change ? create a macro-friendly kitchen, shop smart, and introduce new foods to the family diet * Make marvelous macrobiotic meals ? prepare delicious, easy-to-follow recipes from breakfast to dessert and plan your weekly menu * Take it on the road ? make healthy restaurant choices * Round out your macrobiotic lifestyle ? get tips for exercise, creating a more nourishing environment, and developing a self-healing personality Open the book and find: * The basics of macrobiotic nutrition * How to marshal your body, mind, and spirit to renew your health * Ten tips for prompt, permanent weight loss * Practical ways to eliminate cravings for unhealthy food * More than 50 healthy, tasty recipes * Time-saving cooking techniques * Tips on managing your blood sugar with macrobiotic foods * The right tools and equipment to stock a healthy kitchen * A sample macrobiotic menu