macrobiotics

[ mak-roh-bahy-ot-iks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. a philosophically oriented program incorporating elements from several ancient cultures and emphasizing harmony with nature, especially through adherence to a diet consisting primarily of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and moderate amounts of seafood and fruit.

Origin of macrobiotics

1
1860–65 for general sense “the science of prolonging life”; see macrobiotic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for macrobiotics

macrobiotics

/ (ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) a dietary system in which foods are classified according to the principles of Yin and Yang. It advocates diets of whole grains and vegetables grown without chemical additives

Origin of macrobiotics

1
C20: from macro- + Greek biotos life + -ics

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