[Nancy]

macroPsychotic,

First, may I ask, why macroPsychotic? Why Psychotic, at all? The two seem mutually exclusive.

Salmon and tuna are not restricted on the Standard Macrobiotic Diet, they are part of the diet, but suggested for more infrequent, rather than frequent use. The reason for this is, they are considered fattier fish, which is not as favorable for the healing macrobiotic diet. Most individuals find the macrobiotic way due to severe illness (cancer and the like), less severe illness (beginning diabetes II), or are noticing body imbalance, with concern. Thus, the diet's first concern is achieving health and balance, not as easily done on fatty foods.

If you are in good health, living in the Northwest, where wild salmon (not farmed) is local, and find it especially good food for winter, I say, -- listen to your body and eat in accordance with how you feel and what your body tells you. Macrobiotic living is not about following lists that may not be appropriate for an individual's condition or climate. Lists are a guideline to get you started on the macrobiotic way. Then, as one learns more about climate and seasonal foods, yin and yang, and macrobiotic cooking styles, it's up to the individual to choose foods that are the most health enhancing.

Fish is more yang than the most yang grain (buckwheat - highest plant protein), but is less yang than beef, other meats, and eggs. A wide variety of fish and seafood is acceptable and recommended for the macrobiotic diet. See my post under the heading of, Recipes for Lobster, for more information on macrobiotic diet, including fish and seafood.

Nancy