macrobiotics


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mac·ro·bi·ot·ics

 (măk′rō-bī-ŏt′ĭks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
A theory or practice of promoting well-being and longevity, principally by means of a diet consisting of unprocessed foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and beans.
mac′ro·bi·ot′ic adj.

macrobiotics

(ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks)
n
(Cookery) (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
[C20: from macro- + Greek biotos life + -ics]

mac•ro•bi•ot•ics

(ˌmæk roʊ baɪˈɒt ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)
a program emphasizing harmony with nature, esp. through vegetarianism.
[1960–65]

macrobiotics

the branch of biology that studies longevity. — macrobiosis, n. — macrobiotist, n.
See also: Biology

macrobiotics

A dietary system first devised by a Japanese doctor, Sagen Ishizuka, in which a diet of grains, brown rice, and vegetables is used for healing and illness prevention.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.macrobiotics - the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)macrobiotics - the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
dietetics - the scientific study of food preparation and intake
Translations

macrobiotics

[ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks] N → macrobiótica f

macrobiotics

[ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks] n → macrobiotisme m

macrobiotics

[ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks] nsg → macrobiotica
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