What are the Strengths of the Macrobiotic Diet?
The macrobiotic diet emphasizes foods that tend to be lacking in the North American diet, such as fiber-rich whole grains, vegetables, and beans. It is low in saturated fat and high in phytoestrogens, which proponents believe may help to balance female hormones and help with menopause, premenstrual syndrome, and prevention against breast cancer and endometriosis. In addition, the macrobiotic diet is low in meat, dairy products, and sugar.
