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very good
This has differnt recipes to Avelines complete guide to macro cooking so it is worthwhile buying both. This is proper macrobiotic cuisine......it also explains how to do the diet ... Read more

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One of the towering classics of the cancer-prevention diet
Despite its somewhat lurid title, this book, by a Professor of Music at Ball State University and his wife, is one of the most accessible introductions to what is said to be the cancer-prevention diet also known as macrobiotics. The Kohlers are wonderful writers and their anecdotal approach and confessional style together with their university-trained minds make for a revelatory read. Studied together with Dr. Anthony Sattilaro's book, "Recalled by Life,"they offer a unique education not in a "New Age" diet, but in the traditional approach to food that people possessed for thousands of years. The secret of this diet is its low protein/no sugar (meaning no sweets of any kind including so-called "good" sweeteners like fruit juice, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup etc.). Macrobiotics teaches that cancer cells need protein and sugar to grow; that's the great secret, often too simple forwestern minds to accept. Warning: these are my opinions. I am not an expert, only a journalist. ... Read more

Book Description

Craig Sams' collection of recipes features brown rice in delicious macrobiotic dishes, including soups, salads, main courses, and desserts. The authors offer tasty recipes for sauces as well as other information and advice for making this nutritious grain a delectable part of your diet.

Macrobiotic cooking is now widely recognized for its healing properties by the medical establishment as well as by culinary experts.

One of the most popular and versatile whole grains, brown rice is often at the heart of a good meal. But it can also be used to enhance a wide variety of other foods in infinite combinations.  ... Read more

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Macrobiotic Brown Rice Cookbook
This little book has a lot of charisma.It is useful and attractive.I have ordered it for several friends.There is just enough information about macrobiotics to be inspiring, yet by no means too much, so as not to overwhelm a person not bent on studying the subject.Even a friend with wide knowledge of cooking told me she learned a few things from the book, yet the style is down to earth.The recipes are simple and easy to use, written in a style that is exact but not intimidating at all.

I love their recipes!
This book is great!The miso soup recipe is wonderful, and I'm hooked on the Risi i Bisi!!! It was recommended to me by a friend who modified her diet after being diagnosed with cancer. Being vegetarian, I explored it myself and now it's a staple in my kitchen. Recipes are relatively easy and very tasty.

I love this book
I'm a vegetarian, not macrobiotic, so perhaps the other person's criticism was valid, but I love this book.There are some very simple but delicious dishes in this book.This is the one I turn to when I don't want to cook something too complicated, but I want somthing healthy and delicious.The soup recipes are some of my favorites from any book, especially the one with corn (add shredded carrot for color, yum).And I also like the writing, not just the recipes.

(The resaon I am looking at the book here at all is because I want to get a copy for a friend of mine as a present.)

Not Macrobiotic enough
If your a vegetarain this book is good, But as far as macrobiotic?..........no way!!! Recipes nearly all contain GARLIC, & other ingredients such as coconut milk........I was pushed hard to find a macrobiotic recipe that was not too YIN...... I actually had an old edition of this book. Back then, the recipes were filled with spices too.

Brown Rice Simplified
This book is simple to read and understand.The recipies are easy to follow.This is a great little book to have handy in your kitchen.The foundation of a macrobiotic diet is well cooked brown rice.This book will give you ideas, and will help to bring your brown rice cooking to perfection. ... Read more

Book Description
The story of Mina Dobic and her family is a modern odyssey. Her journey to health and wholeness weaves together many of the transcendent themes of the last half-century; the struggle between communism and a free society, the conflict between conventional medicine and holistic health, and the centrifugal forces pulling apart the modern family and the unifying thread that holds it together.

Along the way, Mina passed from cancer victim to cancer survivor, from patient to healer, from student to teacher. Born and having lived in former Yugoslavia for over 40 years, today she is one of the leading macrobiotic cooks and counselors on the West Coast of the USA, inspiring many others with her wisdom, love and compassion.

Thanks to the Dobics and many other families around the world, macrobiotics is beginning to enter the mainstream and influence the course of modern society.

Despite notable strides by the medical research community introducing newly developed therapies and medications, every 15 seconds someone is diagnosed with heart disease or cancer. At the turn of the century cancer affected one out of twenty-seven people. By 1950, the rate had leaped to one in eight; and by 1985, official estimates were that one out of three people would develop the disease.

If cancer continues increasing at this rate, by the year 2000, every other person could ultimately develop it. By the year 2020, cancer could strike four out of five people and, soon thereafter, virtually everyone!

This book tells how to recover from cancer and, better yet, how to prevent it through diet and a simple lifestyle. It explains the philosophy of living in balance with nature. It reminds us how we humans, with our emphasis on fixing things and arrogance of improving on nature, have brought ourselves and other species to the verge of extinction.

This book is about something which is missing in this present world. It is about love, about the real purpose of life which is to nurture and celebrate ourselves, other creatures, the earth, and the Universe which gave us life. It gives us hope for humankind and for the world. ... Read more

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Fabulous book
Mybeautiful life is a fabulous book. Very powerful, inspirational, and motivating. Mina Dobic is a very powerful healer and has has helped numerous people transition to a macrobiotic lifestyle.

all lies, in my opinion
Promoting a diet of organic produce, little refined sugar and whole grains is wonderful; suggesting that such a diet is a CURE for cancer is quack medicine, irresponsible and immoral. Dobic eradicates all developments in science since the Enlightenment and wants readers (many of whom must be desperate cancer patients) to believe that miso soup can destroy a tumor. This isn't 'natural medicine'; this is Orientalism: exoticizing the east to make money in the west. This book is so badly written, one wonders whether the PhD she touts (and touts and touts) is real; the text is mostly unintelligible and occasionally laughable. After reading every page of this book, hoping to learn more about the macrobiotic diet (about which there is MUCH to admire), I understand that the author is neither a scholar nor a healer nor a writer-- just a hotel cook who got very lucky. There are many, many, many better books on cancer, healthy cooking and inspirational/spiritual philosophies. This may be the worst I've ever encountered, if not the worst book I've ever spent real hours of my life reading. How many lives, how many families, has this woman already destroyed with her quackery?

Ridiculous, unverifiable claims
None of these methods are scientifically proven or even tested.All we have to go on are the dubious testimonies of people claiming that they cured stage 4 cancer with some seaweed.
I urge anyone who is in a dire health situation to reconsider the advice of charlatans.

Life Changing...
Mina Dobic's book, My Beautiful Life, inspired me to visit the Kushi Institue in Becket, Massachusetts, and pursue an IMA degree in Complementary Health Education at Antioch McGregor University in Yellow Springs, Ohio. A high school Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher and currently director of a charter conversion school in Ohio, I believe this book has changed not only my life...but lives of hundreds of my students, friends, and professional peers.
I first read a brief description of the book in a catalog. Intrigued, I ordered it and could not stop reading...underlining..highlighting! Knowing full well that the homeostatis of the body is dependent on the health of each and every cell, Mrs. Dobic's description of her cancer, her fight, her flight to Brookline, Massachusets to consult with Michio Kushi, and her eventual victory over disease made excellent sense. I was overwhelmed with the hope...and the power one must claim to take control of their own health.
I am currently teaching a macrobioitc class and have suggested to all of my students that they must read this inspiring, hope-filled story of a brave, strong Yugoslavian woman who did more than beat the odds...she created an entirely new lifestyle for herself and her family. I would be honored to someday meet Mrs. Dobic...and sample one of her macro pies!
Her inspiring story has caused many of my students to take a long, hard look at what they are feeding their cells...and believe me,they are often just plain shocked! Healthy, wholesome eating is a choice...select whole, organic grains,vegetables, temperate fruits (if you live in Ohio), and drink your organic tea! Slow your life down...sing a song daily...walk barefoot in the grass...stop chasing the dream...and begin living it.Read My Beautiful Life and you will feel empowered to do so!Marcia Balmut Ward, Director - Graham Digital Academy, Graham Local Schools, St. Paris, Ohio

Aligning With the Healing Powers of the Universe
"Cancer."This dread diagnosis is now heard by one out of two men and one out of three women.In telling the story of her illness and subsequent recovery, Mina Dobic openly talks about the kind of problems weall face these days - emotional family conflicts, environmental pollution,stressful work life, and thoughtless eating habits.All these present ourbodies with conditions they can't handle.

For Mina, these pressuresaccumulated to the point that in 1987 she was diagnosed with fourth stage(terminal) ovarian cancer metastasized throughout her body.But thiscourageous woman was not about to surrender her life to outside influences.

Her spirit rebelled against doctors judging she had"two monthsto live".How could anyone else know the strength of her heart?Ofher soul?How could they know the depth of her passion for life and desireto care for her family?

With the help of a doctor friend knowledgeableabout the importance of a balanced and nourishing diet, Mina took mattersinto her own hands.Undergirded by the loving support of family andfriends, she faithfully followed the instructions of Michio Kushi, aleading macrobiotic healer. In six months she was pronouncedcancer-free!

I liked this book because it testifies to the miraculoushealing powers of our human bodies and the Universe which created us.Herstory assures us that cancer need not be a sentence of premature death.Ifound very helpful the details of her daily routine and recipes thatrestored her health.Reading it can help prevent cancer.It is abeautiful gift for anyone struggling to overcome this life-threateningdisease. ... Read more

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A Must Have!
I refer to this book often - just this morning I was feeling down and turned to the Food/Mood page.Feeling better already!I keep this one on hand for my own reference and give a copy to all my clients.- Jennifer Howe, Holisitic Health/Food Counselor (www.HoweToEat.com)

Great info
I got this cookbook because it was highly reccommended. I can see why! It gives more than just recipes, it gives you a plan to better health. I am still working through my plan but I am loving it. Great book.

The self-healing cookbook: Whole foods to balance body, mind and moods.
I found this book to be a great resource. I am at a time in my life where I am ready to make a change and this book was the perfect introduction to a new life - consciously living healthy.

Great Guide for Healthy Recipes!
The only reason I give this cookbook a 4 is because it is a little hard for me to read. The handwritten titles and the way the book is laid out is a little distracting. Having said that, the recipes are quite delicious and the tips and buying guidance is very helpful.

I highly recommend it for those trying to adhere to a Macrobiotic or Vegan diet.

Super Book
Wish I had this book about 20 years ago...but
so glad it's available now!!Packed full of
good information, reader friendly, and with
info that's easy to put to use.
Thanks...my body thanks you too!!
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Answers, answers, answers
The perfect blend of the spiritual and the practical, this book illuminates so many topics previously mysterious to me, such as traditional Oriental versus Western (Occidental) medicine; yin and yang (an incrediblycomprehensive explanation of these concepts and why they should matter toevery human being, no matter what their spiritual perspective); plus anarray of what are unfortunately still considered "alternative"medical treatments, like acupuncture, palm healing, and shiatsu, and manysimple self-treatments (sound therapy through the use of basicbreathing/"chanting" techniques; stretches for stimulatingstagnating organs).It's a whole body/mind/universe view that helps usunderstand the profound connectedness of"in here" and "outthere" in terms of energy (ki, chi).A wonderful overview book toserve as a springboard for discovering topics for further exploration, butstill full of immediately usable information without further reading. ... Read more

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welcome to the club
This diet is not scientific, not really Japanese.Michio Kushi makes you put away meat, he should do the same with cigarettes.My mom read this book, spent [money] on personal visits, applied the diet (depriving herself of vitamins, protein), waited 6 month to see effects (while not seing the doctor), talked to a "cured" patient from Chicago (phoned her from Boston).Where is she now?Well, heaven I hope, but surely not among the living.If you are sick, see the doctor, and if you prefer to die with all your organs, at least buy something to spend your time well, and not this useless, lying book, the proceedings of which will perhaps be used in advertising this harmful "diet".

A bit of honesty, please...
Sadly, both Michio Kushi's wife and one daughter have died of cancer. Being that they were Japanese, the healthiest and longest lived people in the world, this doesn't really speak well for the diet.

However, it does seem that macrobiotics, when taken with common sense, have been known to help cancer patients, some say to the extent of "curing" them. It's easy to find examples to prove everything and the contrary (and no one mentions the ones that have died of the various deficiencies that easily befall macrobiotics followers).

Follow your own instincts... and keep in touch with a trusted doctor!

Read it if you have cancer.
Eighteen years ago I began the macrobiotic diet and lifestyle after attending a "Diet and Cancer" seminar and having a consultation with Michio Kushi.It was 9 months after I found a lump in my breast.Ialso did a lot of work on myself in order to heal but the diet was/iscrucial as well. I am glad I eat that way, even now! I had the lumps takenout but no radiation or chemotherapy. ... Read more

Book Description

Acclaimed stage and screen actor Keith Michell delivers a cookbook filled with the fabulous recipes that keep him healthy, active, and in the spotlight.

Includes over 200 recipes, many appearing for the first time, as well as seasonal menu suggestions.

Answers the questions that too often obscure macrobiotic practices.

Revised, expanded, and newly illustrated edition of Practically Macrobiotic.

In the latest edition of this unique cookbook, internationally acclaimed actor Keith Michell draws aside the curtain of mystery that too often obscures macrobiotics. With an inimitable and entertaining style, Michell shows that being practically macrobiotic doesn't have to mean a life of food denial and strict diets, but instead can provide a way to enjoy eating heathily from the vast variety of foods that nature supplies.

With the understanding of someone who has taken to heart a new way of life, Keith Michell explains just what macrobiotics is all about. He has painstakingly sought answers to the many questions commonly asked about the macrobiotic diet. Practically macrobiotic in both senses of the expression, Michell is able to offer us refreshing and appealing explanations of the principles behind this lifestyle and way of eating. With over 200 delicious recipes--many of them appearing here for the first time--and original color illustrations by the author himself, Keith Michell's Practically Macrobiotic Cookbook gives full creative expression to a man who is always a star, whether on stage or in the kitchen.

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I use this book constantly!
I have been off and on macrobiotic for years but sometimes just want more variety in my eating. This cookbook offers a bit more in the way of spices and jazzing up food than the traditional macro cookbooks I own. I appreciate the fact that he has a small section with a suggested list of seasonal daily menus so that I don't have to constantly come up with a balanced yin-yang meal on my own. The recipes are wonderful.There are recipes that I can barely read anymore, as I have made them so often and they are totally disfigured with blobs of tamari and other ingredients. If you like to eat simply and healthy with lots of variety, but still want to stick with the macrobiotic principles, this book is well worth getting.

Gigigirl2
Anything Keith Michell writes or does is fine with me.After all, who can argue with Henry VIII?Handsome, youthful and still going strong, he must be doing something right.Maybe his role as the progressively aging, fat and unattractive Henry put him on the course for staying trim and vigorous into his 70s.I can't wait to read it! ... Read more

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Contains 296 Zen recipes. ... Read more

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Cooking for Health: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
I recently started a macrobiotics diet, hoping to find help with some chronic health problems. I started on my own, from instructions in a basic book on macrobiotics. Quickly developed problems with upsetting hypoglycemic episodes that shook my confidence in my ability to proceed on my own.

After reading Aveline Kushi's book on diabetes and hypoglycemia, I learned that my diet was out of balance for the particular needs of someone with hypoglycemia. After making the recommended changes, I have stopped having blood sugar problems and feel that I can stay on the macrobiotics diet and continue to enjoy the healing benefits of it.

I'm grateful for the help in this simple, readable but important book. ... Read more

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Not for cancer prevention...
Sadly, Aveline Kushi has recently died - of cancer.Being that she was Japanese, the healthiest and longest lived people in the world, this doesn't really speak well for the diet.

This is a below average vegan cooking book, with a couple of really good recipes but no more.You may want it if you have strong medical reasons to stop eating meat, dairy, fruit and fresh (uncooked) vegetables.

If you are not familiar with macrobiotics beware that it caneasily become almost a religion, full of unproved, unscientific statements and has led people to sect-like behaviour.However, macrobiotics, when taken with common sense, have been known to help cancer patients, some say to the extent of "curing" them (althoug no one talks about the ones that have died of the various deficiencies that macrobiotics can easily create). Above all, follow your own instincts... and keep in touch with a trusted doctor!

The Macrobiotic Way
Hi, This book "The Macrobiotic Cancer Prevention Cookbook" is very interesting, detailed and quite helpful for all who are following more healthful lifestyle. You will not find glossy photos of food in this cookbook, instead you will find incouragement for a healthy diet, cancer prevention guidelines,recipies for a seven day menu plan to get started, and the products and "how to" instructions for natural home remidies. All in all I think this book is really worth the time to study. ... Read more