The
Pros And Cons Of The Macrobiotic Diet
A macrobiotic diet teaches us to
have a very balanced diet and not to consume to much of what can be
referred to as ‘extreme foods’. What’s meant by extreme foods? At
one end of the spectrum, foods can be grouped under Meats, poultry,
eggs and dairy products, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, you
have; sugar, chocolates, coffee and alcohol. Under a macrobiotic
diet, these food groups are a no-no. Instead, you should focus on
consuming foods such as; whole grain cereals, brown rice, millets,
oats, corn, rye, whole wheat, cabbage, broccoli, onions and soy
products. Nuts, seeds and fresh fish can be consumed on rare
occasions. You can add food flavorings in the form of; soy sauce, sea
salt and vinegar.
So what are the pros and cons of the macrobiotic diet? Well
lets focus on the benefits shall we? For one thing, all the food
stuff under a macrobiotic diet are fresh organic in nature, thus
ensuring not just good physical health, but also good mental health
as well. The MC food stuffs are healthier than animal products, do
not contain cholesterol and have very little fat content.
Macrobiotic foods are very high in fiber. Unlike animal based
products, they possess less additives, preservatives and undergo no
‘chemical processing’. Due to its organic nature, by consuming
macrobiotic foods, you stand less chance of catching animal borne
diseases and less chance from suffering from harmful chemical residues
such as; herbicides and pesticide.
A macrobiotic diet is great for those recovering from serious
conditions such as; cancer. Evidence has also shown that undergoing a
macrobiotic diet consistently, reduced the likelihood of catching
cancer and AIDS. Further research is needed in this area but results
certainly look promising.
As we look at the pros and cons of a macrobiotic diet, you’re
probably already thinking; “so what are the cons then?” Well, to be
honest, with a macrobiotic diet, the only downside is that the series
of amino acids, that you get from animal products are not always
present in macrobiotic foods. Other minerals that may not be present
include; iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that this downside is trivial..
There are literally hundreds of vitamin and mineral supplements
available that you can take to make up these mineral deficiencies.
Ok, so as we examined the pros and cons of the macrobiotic diet,
you’re
probably still thinking about that one bad point! However, as
mentioned above, the downside is very trivial in nature and can easily
be offset, by taking
appropriate supplements. Certainly the benefits far outweigh the
disadvantages and undertaking a macrobiotic diet can help you reinvent
yourself in body and in mind into a better, sexier you! You’ve got
nothing to lose by trying it yourself!
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