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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
ANNA FREEDMAN
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
ANNA FREEDMAN
Professional member
5 Tips for this January & February
Now is the time for nurturing our precious kidneys and bladder, keeping warm, walking briskly daily in the refreshing air. Enjoy one-pot stews with beans and grains to strengthen our system.
How to Eat Right & Save the Planet
Improving the health of the planet can begin with our next meal. Former Community Health Foundation Director Bill Tara cuts through the hype and nutritional confusion, giving practical impetus to young and old alike to adopt a plant-based lifestyle.
MBA Spotlight: Chris Dawson of Clearspring
We are fortunate to find the finest quality macrobiotic ingredients on our wholefood shop or supermarket shelves. Hand–crafted traditional miso, shoyu and tofu, toasted nori sheets, fabulous quality oils and noodles, pasta and pickles are just some of the products in the large Clearspring range. The availability of these products is due to the dedication of Christopher Dawson, who founded the company 25 years ago.
Report Review – The State of Nature 2019
Anna Mackenzie reviewed Will McCallum’s new book “How to give up Plastic: Simple Steps to Living Consciously on our Blue Planet”. This is a small, fairly brief and infinitely readable note-book with up-to-date information on every aspect and type of plastic that exists.
Book Review – How to give up Plastic
Anna Mackenzie reviewed Will McCallum’s new book “How to give up Plastic: Simple Steps to Living Consciously on our Blue Planet”. This is a small, fairly brief and infinitely readable note-book with up-to-date information on every aspect and type of plastic that exists.
The Ecological Imperative of a Macrobiotic Vegan Diet
The world as we know it is disintegrating before our eyes. I am not speaking about societies, they come and go. I am referring to the actual natural world, what we usually refer to as the environment – nature. Each one of us needs to act, right now.
5 Tips for Wintery Months
As winter approaches, trees will go deep inside to prepare for Spring. Likewise, we can slow right down, let go of ideas and projects that brought much to us this year, freeing us to plan to make changes and contribute to creating a healthy world.
Vegan is trending!
It is very possible to follow a vegan macrobiotic diet if one so chooses. All the necessary nutrients and energy that we need are available from plant sources.
British Food Fortnight
Alexia Robinson founded British Food Fortnight in 2002 in response to the UK foot & mouth crisis. The Fortnight is now established annually as the biggest national celebration of British food.
V&A Food Exhibition Review
Bob Lloyd and Anna Mackenzie went along to this informative and unusual exhibition. It is thought provoking and in particular demonstrates the value of visuals and research, to show that there are remarkable replacements for plastic, the disaster of crop spraying, the profound knowledge of lifelong peasant farmers and much more. Highly recommended for both a wake-up call and a new perspective.
Book Review – Growing a Revolution
Anna Mackenzie reviewed David Montgomery’s new book “Growing a Revolution: bringing our soil back to life”. In macrobiotics we are mindful of the true health-giving vitality in properly grown, seasonal, organic food.
5 Tips for Autumn
Summer is coming to an end. We’re gently changing from the fire time of Summer (rain or no rain) into the gathering time of Autumn. Now is the time to nourish ourselves — mind, body and spirit — through our own effort and joy.
Macroschool Special Offers
Michael Rossoff is a highly respected and renowned international Macrobiotic teacher and counselor who has lived a macrobiotic lifestyle for the past 49 years.
5 Tips for Summer
Summer is here! Enjoy the Sun but protect your skin from its intense rays, make sure you drink enough and be sure not to waste water. Summer is the time of fire and heart energy, which is nourished by bitter greens. And it’s a great time to get creative with making quick pickles.
MBA Spotlight: Michael Rossoff
Michael Rossoff is a highly respected and renowned international Macrobiotic teacher and counselor who has lived a macrobiotic lifestyle for the past 49 years.
Book Review – Raising Your Family, Raising Humanity: Nine Routes Home
Editor Trish Dent delves into Anna Freedman’s new ebook Raising Your Family, Raising Humanity: Nine Routes Home. What are your top three routes to developing yourself and your family?
MBA Spotlight: Wholefood Harmony and the Gaia Gang with Anna Freedman
Anna Freedman is an accomplished Macrobiotic health advocate, with her own thriving business as well as a new book. On top of that, she’s busy raising three children. Anna takes a few minutes out to tell us how she manages her work/life balance and her latest projects.
5 Tips for Spring
Winter is gone and we need to celebrate the arrival ofSpring. Reconnect with nature: breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds, revel in witnessing fresh growth. It is the period of the year for blooming again and share our smiles our family and community.
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