Macrobiotic Diet Cancer Cure

Macrobiotics is more than just a diet; it is also a philosophy, and a way of life. It is based upon Eastern wisdom and the universal principle of complementary forces--yin and yang. Some of the basic principles upon which macrobiotics was founded are now backed by modern research, including the finding that dairy products are not necessary to prevent osteoporosis, and that excessive consumption of animal protein plays a role in the development of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The main foods supported by the macrobiotic diet are whole grains, beans, vegetables and sea vegetables.

Basic Principles

• According to Michio Kushi, a leader of the U.S. macrobiotics movement in the 1980s, cancer is a disorder of the body's cells that results largely from improper diet. The diet represents a common-sense alternative to the typical high-fat, low-fiber American diet. The macrobiotic diet is mostly plant-based and consists of a variety of foods that have been shown to reduce or prevent cancer growth.

Diet Guidelines

• The basic macrobiotic diet consists of 50 to 60 percent whole cereal grains (brown rice, barley, millet, oats, corn, rye, wheat, buckwheat), 25 to 30 percent vegetables, and 5 to 10 percent soups made with vegetables, sea vegetables, grains or beans. All vegetables should be organic when possible.

Supported Food Types

• The macrobiotic diet consists of numerous anticancer foods. For example, according to Richard Walters, author of "The Alternative Cancer Therapy Book," miso soup (made from fermented soy beans, cereal grains, and sea salt) has been found to reduce the frequency of stomach cancer when eaten daily. Sea vegetables (such as kelp, seaweed and kombu), which have been shown to cause tumor regression and prevent intestinal absorption of radioactive material, are also common in the diet. Widely recognized as potent cancer fighters, the cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and turnips) are also frequently used in the diet.

Forbidden Foods

• The macrobiotic diet has strict guidelines regarding forbidden foods. It urges against chemical additives, highly processed or salty foods, and cooking with electricity. Fatty animal products, such as meat, poultry, eggs and dairy items are prohibited. It also allows no fruit juices, canned or frozen foods, coffee, commercial tea or artificial or refined sweeteners.

Warning

• A person suffering from a serious bout of cancer must understand that if he relies solely upon the macrobiotic diet for his health recovery, he is hoping for a miracle. The macrobiotic diet is indeed a powerful diet that can offer great assistance in regaining your health. However, do not think of it as a complete cure or a stand-alone cancer therapy.