There is not a lack of protein in the standard macrobiotic diet which averages
around 12% across the board. This is provided by grains, beans, land and sea veggies, seeds, nuts, herbs, whote-meat fish,fruits. Red meat, dairy and poultry
are not used on a regular basis by macrobiotics and their high-protein content
accumulates to toxic levels that rob the body of essential minerals as well as increased levels of cholesterol.

The problem of fatigue comes from poor eating habits, poor knowledge of yin/yang
cooking, poor digestiv health, over-eating,
lack of exercise, excess oil and flour products.

Mr. Tierra's charges are, as usual, unfounded. It is carbohydrates that create the majority of the energy the body uses. Proteins do not make energy, they do however help to build and renew cells, musccles and tissues. I hope this helps your understanding about macrobiotics a little more.

In peace, Roy