Also, in one of Herman Aihara's books he says "2-3 teaspoons per day for people in general" and "1 teaspoon per day" for people with cancer! He notes that some other macrobiotic people think no oil for people with cancer, but he disagrees. In Paul Pitchford's book he recommends small amounts of flax or borage/evening primrose oil for people with cancer, possibly a few almonds, but very little fat in general. It's really quite confusing.