Includes index.

Choosing the macrobiotic path to healthy living -- Applying macrobiotic principles to your daily life -- Applying macrobiotic food principles to your daily life -- Macro boot camp: basic training -- Macro boot camp: nutrition in a nutshell -- Whole food templates: customizing your food plan -- Part II: Healing the macrobiotic way. Laying the groundwork for macrobiotic healing -- Macrobiotic healing from the inside out -- Healing common diseases and conditions macrobiotically -- The ultimate recipe for self healing -- Part III: Planning and preparing your macrobiotic adventure. Transforming your current lifestyle into a macrobiotic one -- Setting up and stocking your macro-friendly kitchen -- Cooking tips for macrobiotic newbies -- Part IV: Morning to evening recipes: your dietary path to wellness. Best breakfasts and lip-smacking lunches -- Appealing appetizers to divine dinner recipes -- Delectable desserts and beverages -- Making healthy restaurant choices -- Part V: The part of tens. Ten sure-fire ways to handle your sweet tooth -- Ten tips for prompt and permanent weight loss -- Part VI: Appendices. Sample menu for one week -- Appendix B: Macrobiotic pioneers.

"This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introdue you to the basics of this popular diet. You'll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right food to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating"--Cover, p. 4.