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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics¹

C20: from _macro- + Greek biotos life + _-ics

Example Sentences

"I really deepened my connection with food and the whole philosophy around macrobiotics, which is essentially just how they eat in the mountains of Japan, so very local, very seasonal," she explained.

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One parent waves off their teenager’s sudden interest in politics as a fad, like eating macrobiotics.

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Then, I wrote about travel and food, learned about macrobiotics and slow food, joined the board of the Slow Food organization for several years, and knew food was the way to unite.

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Mr Pianesi, a well-known macrobiotics entrepreneur in Italy, is said to have given long speeches espousing the doctrine of his diet and brainwashing followers.

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I am extremely healthy and fit at 73 because of macrobiotics.

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