Re: Macrobiotics Follow Order of the Universe

Posted By: Julia on January 21, 1998 at 14:36:01:

In Reply to: Macrobiotics Follow Order of the Universe posted by Roy Collins on January 20, 1998 at 08:38:52:

Gee, the more I read about macrobiotics, the more it makes sense!

: : Hi Roy,

: : I know you've dealt with the subject of Fit For Life many times and are probably sick to daeth of it. My question is of the circadian rythms, or natural body cycles, that they rely on so heavily to argue for eating the fruits.

: : If the body is in a natural elimination phase during the hours of 4:00 am - noon, how does the eating of a breakfast, which according to Kushi's books might include miso soup with various vegetables, steamed vegetables, and pan fried tofu be suitable for elimination? How would this not be against the cycle? Could you explain in lay terms.

: : I understand how the fruits are too Yin according to macrobiotics, and for many people simply contain too much sugar and jolt their bodies. Could you walk me through some breakfast possibilities or at least give me some reccomendations on books or web sites on this. Thank you very much.

: : David

: Hi David. Macrobiotics follow the order of the universe which is controlled by the yin and yang forces in order to bring balance between ones self and the bio-rhythyms of the environment. Our environment is constantly making balance with the changing cycles of the weather, earth, lunar phases, tides, constellations, electromagnetic boundary, the sun's radiant energy, etc. Therefore when we eat what grows in our native habitats our bodies adapt and we become one with the universe. Fruits typically grow at the end of a plant's life cycle and in most temperate climates that occurs from July through September -- a period of three months when the sun's effects are most direct (yang) to ripen them. In nature fruits have a very short shelf life. In the far north fruits are even more scarce and have a shorter growing period. None of the familar fruits you see in the grocery store grow in Juno Alaska. Animal food has been the primary food stuff of the Eskimo, Inuit, for countless centuries. How many animals have you observed in your own back yard are eating fruit for breakfast on a daily basis? Although we macrobiotics appear to have sophistication and knowledge of the food sciences we are really more like the wild beasts of the primitive forests and share their sense of balance and continuance. We have learned the world or words and how to walk the walk of science only to show the modern world where they have gone off the path -- something I tire of on a continued basis, but do only for my fellow brothers and sisters. In my heart I have complete faith in nature and the order of the universe.

: Elimation is different for all people and for non-humans as well. The natural mechanism that triggers elimination is not a specific type of food but what is called in scientific terms as the *gastro-colic reflex* So if you are fairly healthy your body will start preparing itself for elimation as soon as your teeth bite down on a morsel of food. Certain chemical compounds in specific foods will also have a direct effect upon the organs of elimination, such as laxatives and diuretics. These compounds are yin and powerful -- many of these comound are found in fruits. When we sleep at night the elimination organs become weak in this passive state (yin). To place more yin fruits and large amounts of food inside them in the a.m. only weakens them more. For this reason macrobiotucs prefer to eat small amounts of yang food later in the a.m. and usually only after a good hour of exercise is completed (many skip breakfast altogether). In accordance with our natural intuition and circadian cycles macrobiotics feel that by eating a salty primitive soup with seaweed that they are recapitualing their evolution from the ancient ocean of our ancestors which we compare to the *morning* of our biological history. Our cells appear to know more of what we require than our minds -- In macrobiotic philosophy we attempt to merge both into one balanced entity. We have a better chance at health and survival when our intestines are yang (from yang food) rather than from too much yin in the a.m. Fruits are usually reserved for eating by macrobiotics after a meal of animal food is eaten, or when it is in season, and only in moderation in accordance with environmental dictates. I hope this helps. In peace, Roy

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: : : Hi Roy,

: : : I know you've dealt with the subject of Fit For Life many times and are probably sick to daeth of it.  My question is of the circadian rythms, or natural body cycles, that they rely on so heavily to argue for eating the fruits.  

: : : If the body is in a natural elimination phase during the hours of 4:00 am - noon, how does the eating of a breakfast, which according to Kushi's books might include miso soup with various vegetables, steamed vegetables, and pan fried tofu be suitable for elimination?  How would this not be against the cycle?  Could you explain in lay terms.

: : : I understand how the fruits are too Yin according to macrobiotics, and for many people simply contain too much sugar and jolt their bodies.  Could you walk me through some breakfast possibilities or at least give me some reccomendations on books or web sites on this.  Thank you very much.

: : : David

: : Hi David. Macrobiotics follow the order of the universe which is controlled by the yin and yang forces in order to bring balance between ones self and the bio-rhythyms of the environment. Our environment is constantly making balance with the changing cycles of the weather, earth, lunar phases, tides, constellations, electromagnetic boundary, the sun's radiant energy, etc. Therefore when we eat what grows in our native habitats our bodies adapt and we become one with the universe. Fruits typically grow at the end of a plant's life cycle and in most temperate climates that occurs from July through September -- a period of three months when the sun's effects are most direct (yang) to ripen them. In nature fruits have a very short shelf life. In the far north fruits are even more scarce and have a shorter growing period. None of the familar fruits you see in the grocery store grow in Juno Alaska. Animal food has been the primary food stuff of the Eskimo, Inuit, for countless centuries. How many animals have you observed in your own back yard are eating fruit for breakfast on a daily basis? Although we macrobiotics appear to have sophistication and knowledge of the food sciences we are really more like the wild beasts of the primitive forests and share their sense of balance and continuance. We have learned the world or words and how to walk the walk of science only to show the modern world where they have gone off the path -- something I tire of on a continued basis, but do only for my fellow brothers and sisters. In my heart I have complete faith in nature and the order of the universe. 

: : Elimation is different for all people and for non-humans as well. The natural mechanism that triggers elimination is not a specific type of food but what is called in scientific terms as the *gastro-colic reflex* So if you are fairly healthy your body will start preparing itself for elimation as soon as your teeth bite down on a morsel of food. Certain chemical compounds in specific foods will also have a direct effect upon the organs of elimination, such as laxatives and diuretics. These compounds are yin and powerful -- many of these comound are found in fruits. When we sleep at night the elimination organs become weak in this passive state (yin). To place more yin fruits and large amounts of food inside them in the a.m. only weakens them more. For this reason macrobiotucs prefer to eat small amounts of yang food later in the a.m. and usually only after a good hour of exercise is completed (many skip breakfast altogether). In accordance with our natural intuition and circadian cycles macrobiotics feel that by eating a salty primitive soup with seaweed that they are recapitualing their evolution from the ancient ocean of our ancestors which we compare to the *morning* of our biological history. Our cells appear to know more of what we require than our minds -- In macrobiotic philosophy we attempt to merge both into one balanced entity. We have a better chance at health and survival when our intestines are yang (from yang food) rather than from too much yin in the a.m. Fruits are usually reserved for eating by macrobiotics after a meal of animal food is eaten, or when it is in season, and only in moderation in accordance with environmental dictates. I hope this helps. In peace, Roy


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