by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Good Sleep by Simon Brown Good Sleep by Simon Brown SLEEP Sleep is vital for good energy. Activity in the parts of our brain that control decision making, emotions and social interactions are greatly reduced during our deep sleep, suggesting deep...
by admin | May 31, 2022 | OUR RECIPES
CARROT HUMMUS by Melanie Waxman CARROT HUMMUS by Melanie Waxman Carrot Hummus 2 carrots (cut into chunks and steamed until soft, a good way to use up old carrots
)2 cups cooked chickpeas½ cup chickpea water or spring water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons...
by admin | May 31, 2022 | OUR RECIPES
BROWN RICEBUDDHA BOWL by Melanie Waxman BROWN RICEBUDDHA BOWL by Melanie Waxman Brown Rice Buddha Bowl 1 block block firm tofu (cut into 6 slices)Sea salt 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds1-2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1-2 cloves of garlic (crushed)1...
by admin | May 31, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Healthy Body Movement by Filipa Silva Healthy Body Movement by Filipa Silva Since past times, humans have moved from place to place, whether to run away from bad weather, to find more food or simply to discover other places. Our body is keen on...
by admin | May 30, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
High Energy Foods by Simon Brown High Energy Foods by Simon Brown HIGH ENERGY FOODS To enjoy more energy with macrobiotics the key component to explore are high energy macrobiotic foods, deep breathing exercises, good sleep, positive thinking,...
by admin | May 29, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Nature in every Breath by Anna Mackenzie Nature in every Breath by Anna Mackenzie The magic of breath; taking in precious oxygen to nourish ourselves and letting go of the air that has served us, every second of our life. We watch the rise and fall of the side of...
by admin | May 29, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Managing Energy by Melanie Waxman Our world is made up of energy. In these modern times, there is a global challenge around energy and a constant debate on which one is best –...
by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | OUR RECIPES
BEST LEMON MOUSSE by Anna Mackenzie BEST LEMON MOUSSE by Anna Mackenzie Best Lemon Mousse! 4 tbsps Lovely left over oat porridge 1 tbsp Oat, rice or almond milk1 drop Organic vanilla essence1 dessert-spoon Lemon zest4 tbsps Lemon juice to tasteRice syrup...
by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | OUR RECIPES
GORGEOUS GREENS by Anna Mackenzie GORGEOUS GREENS by Anna Mackenzie Gorgeous Greens Greens 1 Broccoli 1 Cavolo Nero 1 Curly Kale 1 Wakame 1/4 Red Pepper Sauce Cooking water sea salt 1 tbsp Tahini 1 dessert-spoon white miso 1 dessert-spoon olive or...
by admin | Mar 12, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
One macrobiotic mum’s journey in raising children by Florence Price One macrobiotic mum’s journey in raising children by Florence Price When I was a child going to school in the early 90’s, my very dedicated macrobiotic mom made me a lunch box every...
by admin | Mar 12, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
New Beginnings– a timefor cleansing by Melanie Waxman New Beginnings – a time for cleansing by Melanie Waxman New Beginnings – a time for cleansing by Melanie Waxman Spring is a time of new beginnings. We often feel the urge to eat lighter foods,...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
Five Elements – Tree and Spring by Simon Brown Five Elements – Tree and Spring by Simon Brown Chinese yin yang and the five elements started out as a clock, lunar calendar and solar calendar with the first evidence found on animal bones...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
VEGETABLES KIDS WILL LOVE by Marlene Watson-Tara VEGETABLES KIDS WILL LOVE by Marlene Watson-Tara Tofu Salad Vegetables Kids will love: This simple salad packs well in lunch boxes and is a great after school treat as well. 4 slices packaged baked smoked tofu
...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEWS by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEWS by Anna Mackenzie Both these books are humble and a profound, heartening wake up call that encompass the breadth of yin / yang understanding and 5 transformations – and in my view essential for those...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | ARTICLES, Blog
TWO SIMPLE RECIPESFOR SPRING by Anna Mackenzie TWO SIMPLE RECIPESFOR SPRING by Anna Mackenzie Gorgeous Greens Greens1 Broccoli1 Cavolo Nero1 Curly Kale1 Wakame1/4 Red PepperSauceCooking watersea salt1 tbsp Tahini1 dessert-spoon white miso1 dessert-spoon...
by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
AZEVIAS OF CHICKPEAS by Filipa Silva AZEVIAS OF CHICKPEAS by Filipa Silva Azevias of chickpeas Portuguese Christmas Desert For the dough: 0,5 kg Wheat flour (without yeast – ) Grape seed oil or other oil – 1 dl 1 orange zest 2 or 3 oranges (for...
by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
The Wreath by Anna Mackenzie The Wreath by Anna Mackenzie The wreath always represents the circle of eternal life, a circular or spiralic formation used since life began. Most living beings are entirely made from aspects of this shape. It is miraculous that green...
by admin | Dec 11, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Wise Words by Bill Tara Wise Words by Bill Tara The planet that we live within is just like each of us, an organism. It is not like an organism; it is an organism. We do not live on it—we live in it. We are a part of its structure, a group of its cells, and...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
Wag our Tails! by Melanie Waxman Wag our Tails! by Melanie Waxman Something that often gets overlooked when we think of how to contribute to a sustainable world is what we are feeding our gorgeous dogs. In the past, most dogs were given table scraps and...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
POACHED PEACHES WITH ALMOND CREAM by Angela Agrati Prange POACHED PEACHES WITH ALMOND CREAM by Angela Agrati Prange Poached peaches with almond cream Poaching Liquidpeacheswatersticks of cinnamon vanillalemon peelapple juicepinch of saltagave syrup or brown...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
CHOCOLATE ANDHAZELNUT PRALINES by Angela Agrati Prange CHOCOLATE ANDHAZELNUT PRALINES by Angela Agrati Prange Chocolate and hazelnut pralines 1 cup roasted hazelnuts3/4 cup of dates soaked for 10 minutes in warm water1 tbsp of hazelnut butter2 tbsp of maple or...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
AVOCADO AND SEA SPAGHETTI TARTARE by Angela Agrati Prange AVOCADO AND SEA SPAGHETTI TARTARE by Angela Agrati Prange Avocado and sea spaghetti tartare 2 ripe avocados (cut in very small cubes)30 g sea spaghetti (soaked for 1 hour and chopped fine)Juice of 1/2...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
VEGAN PORKLIVER PATE by Angela Agrati Prange VEGAN PORKLIVER PATE by Angela Agrati Prange Vegan pork liver pate 1 cup of lightly roasted walnuts halves2 cups of finely sliced fresh shitake mushrooms1 small strip of wakame sea vegetables soaked for 10...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
The Ecological Kitchenwith Marlene Watson-Tara by Marlene Watson-Tara The Ecological Kitchenwith Marlene Watson-Tara by Marlene Watson-Tara No one really knows when humans started cooking their food, but one thing is sure: every culture did it. For over a...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes with Anna Mackenzie MA SPOTLIGHT: Lara Holmes with Anna Mackenzie Questions for MA Newsletter Spotlight Lara, you are a full time Mum and cooking teacher in one of the UK’s most established and respected Macrobiotic schools, please can...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown This article explores how we can reduce climate change, extinction, pollution and waste through our food choices, preparation and cooking. It is written as...
by admin | Dec 5, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
BEETROOT KVASS by Trish Dent BEETROOT KVASS by Trish Dent Beetroot Kvass Apparently, no Ukranian home was without beetroot kvass, a fermented beetroot drink used as a tonic and digestive aid. One 4 oz glass first thing in the day and again last thing at night is...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
MIXED VEGETABLE SAUERKRAUT by Melanie Waxman MIXED VEGETABLE SAUERKRAUT by Melanie Waxman Immune Boosting Mixed Vegatable Sauerkraut This simple recipe is packed with great, healthy probiotics that energize the body, boost immunity and are wonderful for gut...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
Changing Seasons successfully by Anna Mackenzie Changing Seasons successfully by Anna Mackenzie Every year we have this opportunity of dramatic change to understand it more deeply in ourselves, in our relationship with all of nature and the Universe. For many...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
The Immunity System by Marlene Watson-Tara The Immunity System by Marlene Watson-Tara The key to good health is a strong immune system. If we have a weakened immune system, we are more susceptible to colds, flu, and other health problems. By supporting your...
by admin | Oct 14, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
YinYang and the Five Transformations by Simon Brown YinYang and the Five Transformations by Simon Brown History The earliest writing of YinYang was found in Chinese carvings on animal bones. These bones have been carbon dated to earlier than 2000bc...
by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Blog
About Czech macrobiotic legend Jarmila Pruchova by Katerina Mlejnkova About Czech macrobiotic legend Jarmila Pruchova by Katerina Mlejnkova My name is Katerina Mlejnkova and I would like to share with you how I entered the world of macrobiotics and how the...
by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Blog
2021 International Macrobiotic Conference by The Macrobiotic Association 2021 International Macrobiotic Conference by The Macrobiotic Association The Annual International Macrobiotic Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, will be hopefully in person. Save the date:...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
WATERMELON SORBET by Melanie Waxman WATERMELON SORBET by Melanie Waxman Watermelon Sorbet 2 cups fresh seedless watermelon chunks ((about 1/2 medium watermelon))Juice of ½ limeWarm wáter if needed1 tablespoon rice syrup (optional)Almond cream (optional) Freeze...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
TEMPEH SALAD by Melanie Waxman TEMPEH SALAD by Melanie Waxman Tempeh Salad ½ cup spring waterJuice of half an orange juice1 small clove garlic (sliced
2 tablespoons tamari)3 cm strip kombu rinsed
1 teaspoon grated or minced ginger root8 oz tempeh2 tablespoons...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
What do the forest bear? by Anna Mackenzie What do the forest bear? by Anna Mackenzie There is only one path, Prof. Dr Vandana Shiva suggests, to survival and liberation for nature, women and men, and that is the ecological path of harmony, sustainability and...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog
Ginger or Chamomile Compress by Anna Mackenzie Ginger or Chamomile Compress by Anna Mackenzie This is a wet compress. You need a soft mattress or blanket to place on the floor for the receiver, (not an air filled mattress) and a large cotton towel over it;...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Holistic Healt with Macrobiotics by Simon Brown Holistic Health with Macrobiotics by Simon Brown Founder George Ohsawa created a holistic approach to health. This approach integrates 7 essential qualities in life to enjoy the best health. ...
by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Edward Nesko BOOK REVIEW by Edward Nesko Greetings Macrobiotic Association Members. I’m happy to announce that my latest book, Lightfood: Eating for Consciousness & Enlightenment is now available. The book is based on...
by admin | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog
AGM votes in new directors by The Macrobiotic Association AGM votes in new directors by The Macrobiotic Association Our AGM, held online at the end of March, went very well. Being online created easier access for many of our members, and the meeting was well...
by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
Gathering and annual AGM by The Macrobiotic Association Gathering and annual AGM by The Macrobiotic Association Wedneday 31st March, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) with the MBA More than an AGM, we’d love to see you at our...
by admin | Jan 26, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
BUCKWHEAT PILAF by Marion Price BUCKWHEAT PILAF by Marion Price Buckwheat Pilaf Buckwheat is a wonderfully warming and energising grain, good for wintertime especially. It is rich in protein, fibre, minerals and anti-oxidants, has a distinctive taste and is...
by admin | Jan 26, 2021 | OUR RECIPES
SAVOURY RE-FRIED PINTO BEANS by Marion Price SABOURY RE-FRIED PINTO BEANS by Marion Price Savoury Re-fried Pinto Beans This is a tasty way to include more beans in your day-to-day eating. Beans are an important source of plant protein, full of fibre and good...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis by Trish Dent MBA SPOTLIGHT: Emma Cunis by Trish Dent Emma Cunis is interviewed by Trish Dent Emma, Thank you for joining us today. How did you first hear about Macrobiotics? “It was my mother! My mother became a vegetarian and...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
Nurturing Nature to feed ourselves by Ritchie Tennant Nurturing Nature to feed ourselves by Ritchie Tennant There is a place where baskets are filled with colourfully packaged hyper-processed edible substrates, force fed vegetables and meat, and homogenous bread...
by admin | Jan 23, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog
The Gift of Time by Ariel Perea The Gift of Time by Ariel Perea As I see it, a big door was opened in front of our eyes last year. Contrary to common perception, for me, outside in the world lies restriction while, fortunately, being at home is freedom....
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Festive Feasts by Trish Dent Festive Feasts by Trish Dent We have all faced the most unexpected of challenges this year. What better way to round off the year and herald in the new — season, year or whatever festivity you choose to celebrate —...
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | OUR RECIPES
JEWELLED GREEN SALAD JEWELLED GREEN SALAD Jewelled Green Salad Start any meal with fresh, bitter greens to stimulate your digestive juices. Balance the bitterness with a dressing containing sweet, sour, salt, umami. 6 RadishesUmi plum seasoning1 tbsp Olive Oil½...
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | OUR RECIPES
VEGETABLE AND TEMPEH WELLINGTONWITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GRAVY by Bill Tara and Marlene Watson-Tara VEGETABLE AND TEMPEH WELLINGTONWITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GRAVY by Bill Tara and Marlene Watson-Tara Vegetable and Tempeh Wellington with Rich Shiitake Gravy This...
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | OUR RECIPES
ADUKI BEAN TRUFFLES by Maria Serrano ADUKI BEAN TRUFFLES by Maria Serrano Aduki Bean Truffles A great recipe to make with children, but mind the beetroot juice! 1 cup cooked and drained Aduki beans2 tbsp Hazelnut butter¾ cup Rice syrup2 cups ground...
