Making the Transition to a Macrobiotic Diet (Paperback)

by Carolyn Heidenry (Author) "Eating is much like any other activity, such as exercising, breathing, or singing..." (more)
Key Phrases: Making the Transition, The Most Important Point

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Neither a cookbook nor a treatise on the theory of macrobiotics, this volume falls into the category of general advice and exhortation, with emphasis on the word "general." The book is slim (99 pages) with huge type, and the information it conveys is scanty. Heidenry enumerates the categories of foods allowed on a macrobiotic diet, sensibly endorses gradualism in changing diets and then contents herself with self-evident statements, such as that one one can nurse a glass of mineral water instead of drinking a nonmacrobiotic cocktail; one needs a macrobiotic cookbook to enjoy the full variety of foods the diet affords.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade (February 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895293633
• ISBN-13: 978-0895293633
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #544,407 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to gracefully changing to a healthier diet., December 15, 1998

By	Cathy Hocker ([e-mail]) (Takilma, Oregon) - See all my reviews

I found this an excellent, yet simple guide for gracefully changing eating habits. The book is full of suggestions that help the student to succeed. Changing from the standard American diet to macrobiotics is not something most people can do overnight. This simple, easy to read and understand book provides practical suggestions to help one begin the long process of gradual change, a sure way to succeed. Readers are provided with several degrees of dietary change that will help even the most stalwart meat-eater transistion to a healthier way of eating. If you are trying to improve your health (and/or the health of our planet) macrobiotics provides a proven path to your goal. Good luck!

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Common sense written down., February 14, 2001

By	"punkvv" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This book was informative, but it really didn't go into much detail. I was looking for specifics. I didn't learn any thing I couldn't find out on the internet or with common sense.

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand, December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This is a great starting point for a beginner who wants to make the transition. It is a very non-judgemental approach and easy to follow.