How does macrobiotic cooking differ from a vegan diet?
A macrobiotic diet is a way of life. Everything we cook is designed to balance the yin and yang energies of the body. When there is disharmony in the body, the feminine yin energy and masculine yang energies are off balance, leading to physical and emotional sickness. In true macrobiotic cooking, I would begin preparing breakfast at 6 a.m., and by 12 noon, I will have cooked enough food for my entire day. Food is energy, and the longer it sits, the more energy that is lost. Q: I remember from a cooking class with you that we weren’t supposed to stir in a circle, but mix across the bowl. Is that right? A: Correct. When you stir in a circle in the morning, for the rest of the day, you will feel as if you are “running in circles”. Moving back and forth across the bowl allows you day to eb and flow gracefully. Q: So, macrobiotic cooking is as much about how and when you prepare it, in addition to what you make? A: Exactly. When I cook for clients who have cancer, I am creating menu for the
