I’m happy to help!
I’m well trained in counseling, and cooking. My approach to macrobiotics combines common sense, support, understanding and fun.
But before we get started I need to learn about you. The more information I have about your current health, and past health, the better I can help.
So here is my health history form:
And I’ll need a weekly food diary
And there are many other good options too if you want help with macrobiotics.
Books
There are many books both new and old that can help you broaden your understanding with theory and recipes. Be careful here because some of the older books (1980 and before) might need updating.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Theory-and some recipes:
The Hip Chick’s guide to Macrobiotics
Jessica rocks, and I highly recommend her book as a perfect first book. It also a great reread when you need to get back to basics.
The Everything Guide to macrobiotics
This is a great second book. A little more theory, and the charts are clear and easy to understand.
An amazing book about how traditional japanese foods are made, harvested, processed etc. No theory or recipes but very interesting.
Recipes only
Aveline Kushi’s Complete guide to Macrobiotic Cooking
This one is packed with recipes. Hundreds and Hundreds. And they are easy to understand, and recreate. I use this one all the time.
Sublime Soups and Quick Breads
Bomb Proof recipes. Easy soups and very tasty every time.
Internet
There is tons of information online, and more every day.
Here are a few links to my favorites:
Counselors
A macrobiotic counselor is a great way to learn about Macrobiotics. Nothing beats a one on one experience, and the personalized guidance you get is not something you can get in a book or online.
Here are a few links to my favorites including institutes.
Macrobiotics America
Kushi Institute
Macrobiotics of New England
Healthy lifestyle and I go way back to 1970, when my mom read a bunch of books by Adelle Davis, and in a fit of rage emptied the cupboards and refrigerator of all the coke, tweenkies, cap’n Crunch and all the rest. I thought it was a good idea then. I thought it was a good idea while I was a competitive gymnast. I thought it was a very good idea while I was raising my children. And think it’s the best idea ever, now that I’m “middle age” and doing my daily yoga practice. I became vegan in 1980, and as long as I was at it, I eliminated caffeine, sugar and alcohol from my diet as well. Although I was interested in macrobiotics since the ‘80’s, I wasn’t able to dedicate myself to it until 2005. Since then I’ve studied and read as much as possible, but the crowning achievement was completing David Briscoe’s Macrobiotics America counselor training. It gave me the knowledge and tools to help others in need of healing. Whether you have a serious medical condition, or just want some basic cooking classes, I can help!
