The Complete Macrobiotic Diet

Mr. Waxman's book is an excellent introduction to macrobiotics. I can not recommend it enough. He really was a great teacher and it shows in this book. Its easy to read and get into the philosophy and diet he explains so well.I have read almost many books on macrobiotics and their are many many great ones, but this is the first book I would recommend.Please buy it, live it, and share it. The world needs macrobiotics more than ever. May Mr Waxman rest in peace.

This is a wonderful book that simplifies macrobiotics for someone who is curious, interested in this way of living. Denny Waxman breaks down the principles in an easy-to-understand form that makes it easy for macrobiotics to be integrated into one's life, one step at a time. Simple things like walking for exercise, rather than finding time for that daily "work out" and cooking natural organically grown vegetables with whole grains rather than boxed microwaved "food" can be life changing. For those that say they don't have the time for "all that cooking and chopping," or going for a daily walk, Mr Waxman offers simple solutions and alternatives to modern daily living, including stepping away from the tv, computer, mobile phone. Of course, he does not recommend going back to a different time as 100 years ago when these communication devices did not exist, but points out that cancer and obesity, diabetes, and many degenerative diseases that are epidemic now, hardly existed back then. For those that think macrobiotics is about rigidity and only eating brown rice, they will be pleasantly surprised at the delicious recipes included in the book, tips for shopping and meal planning, and living a simpler life with a clear head and healthy body. My compliments to Mr Waxman and Chef Susan Waxman!

In 2001 I became macrobiotic overnight. I did everything I was taught to do without question. My husband and I felt great. We were motivated because he had been diagnosed with colon cancer and the doctors said nothing could be done. After 6 months we both felt better than we had ever felt before. Our experience was that macrobiotics as a whole was great. My husband eventually died. He lived way past what was expected. His condition was quite complicated and thanks to a macrobiotic life style he got to live his last years feeling great. We just needed to have discovered macrobiotics years earlier. I stayed macrobiotic for years afterwards and eventually went back to a western diet. Recently I read Denny's book and I decided to just try one thing at a time. Nothing in the book was new to me but it was all refreshing. When only doing one thing at a time I became aware of how powerful each step is. Because initially I had taken on the whole thing at once I had no idea how powerful each element was by itself. For example I started just sitting down to eat without watching TV. then I added brown rice once a day. then I chewed well and ate orderly. I had a bite of grain and then a bite of vegetable and back and forth. then I made sure there was a grain and a vegetable at each meal. Each new thing I did I felt the positive impact of within a day or two. The guidelines are simple but if it's new to you take it slow. I love having this book as a resource but also as inspiration.

Great book so far. Lots to learn and study. Really looking forward to making small and slow changes to my diet.

As a new fan of macrobiotics I have to say I couldn't have asked for a better way to stick my toes in the water. This is a comprehensive yet totally approachable guide to the practice of macrobiotics, complete with principles and recipes. It makes the idea of changing one's dietary habits and lifestyle for the better, seem not only attainable but desirable. I am familiar with Denny's work through a dear friend who has been seeing him for years. I am so eternally grateful to her for showing me that there is a way to understand macrobiotics simply and completely by reading Denny's book. She is absolutely right - this book explains how to bring the practice into your life and allows you to understand that is more than just a diet that you are focusing on. I have had considerably less resistance to beginning the practice of a macrobiotic lifestyle thanks to this book and Denny's brilliant perspective. Don't wait to get this book if you are at all interested in macrobiotics. It's a hit.

Interesting book, lots of info, convinced me I will never do a true macrobiotic diet

This book is a great edition to curing any medical or chronic condition along with keeping yourself and family in a healthier state. Denny and Susan have been teaching health seminars at SHI which have helped so many people to regain their health and vitality. Denny and Susan's macrobiotic approach is easy to follow and understand. The recipes are not about making things more elaborate or more intensive. The recipes are about using basics to achieve the most satisfying tastes in lots of foods while retraining our brain to crave what keeps us healthy. This book contains wonderful information and recipes that will help you restore your life and make a difference in other peoples lives.

I have been reading a lot of books on diet and healthy lifestyle, and this book is one of my favorites. I could tell it was written with love and compassion! Mr. Denny Waxman gives thorough explanations for each step he presented. There are instructions on not only what to eat, but also on HOW to eat and live for a better health. The recipes are easy to follow. I highly recommend it for anybody who wants to start a healthy lifestyle .