In the Five Element Theory, Foods can be divided into Yin and Yang, which corresponds to Acid-Alkaline in Western science. The acid or alkaline quality… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 11) – Acid and Alkaline Forming Foods
In the 5-Element Theory, Earth corresponds to a sweet taste. The foods listed below, graded from greatest impact to least impact, support the Earth element. Glucose Soft… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 10) – Food and the Earth Element
In the Five Element Theory, Fire corresponds to a bitter or burnt taste. The foods listed below, graded from greatest impact to least impact, support the… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 9) – Food and the Fire Element
In the Five Element Theory, Wood corresponds to a sour taste. The foods listed below, graded from greatest impact to least impact, support the Wood element. Lard Dairy fats… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 8) – Food and the Wood Element
In the Five Element Theory, Water corresponds to a salty taste. The foods listed below, graded from greatest impact to least impact, support the Water element. Drugs Salted… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 7) – Food and the Water Element
In the Five Element Theory, Metal relates to a pungent taste. The following foods, graded from greatest impact to least impact, support the Metal element. Preservatives… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 6) – Food and the Metal Element
There are twelve meridians or energy pathways incorporated in The Five Element Theory. The chart below depicts the twelve meridians or energy pathways that run… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 5) – The Twelve Meridians and The Five Element Theory
The Five Element Theory reflects the energy functions related our senses, environment food, time of day as well as positive and negative emotions. The table… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 4) – The Five Element Theory and Energy Functions
The Five Stages of Transformation The transformation or manifestation of energy into matter and matter into energy can be classified into five general states made… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (part 3) – The Five-Element Theory
Yin Foods Yin foods have a tendency to cool the body, loosen muscles, reduce tension, slow down things, create the need for more sleep. If… Read More »Introduction to Macrobiotics (Part 2) – Yin & Yang Foods
