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 | Oct 7, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Handy hints for storing pumpkins by Trish Dent Handy hints for storing pumpkins by Trish Dent If you’ve grown your own, or if you are selecting from home-grown pumpkins and wish to store them, when cutting them off the plant, keep a piece of plant’s stem...
by admin | Oct 6, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Immunity, from the Inside Out by Ritchie Tennant Immunity, from the Inside Out by Ritchie Tennant Despite all the current Covid-19 guidelines to follow, it does seem strange that there has been no public health campaign about how to improve and maintain our...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Website Word by Trish Dent Website Word by Trish Dent Food Revolution(Financial Times)Your editor thought it time to inject some positive news into the mix. Setting aside any cynicism or thoughts that the Financial Times has jumped on the band-wagon, the FT has...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEWS by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEWS by Anna Mackenzie NO is not Enough, defeating the new Shock Politicsby Naomi Klein Penguin 2017 Urgent, timely and necessary, says Noam Chomsky For me the brilliance of this book is in its taking huge current moral...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
DOCUMENTARY REVIEWS by Trish Dent DOCUMENTARY REVIEWS by Trish Dent Extinction: The Facts and Attenborough: A Life on our PlanetDocumentaries by Sir David Attenborough Extinction: The Facts can be found on BBC iplayer (here’s the link)Broadcast at primetime...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Why fake meat won’t save the planet by Bill Tara Why fake meat won’t save the planet by Bill Tara Ecological studies focus on several kinds of relationships between an organism and its environment. The first thing we need to know about any newly discovered...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for a Pandemic by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for a Pandemic by Anna Mackenzie 01- ORGANIC AGRICULTURE The hot Summer sun has given way to Autumn, the season for the harvesting and gathering in of all that has grown and borne fruit. With care and...
by admin | Jul 22, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
LOCKDOWN TAKEAWAYS LOCKDOWN TAKEAWAYS Ritchie Tennant recently completed an 8-week stint supplying organic takeaways around his local village area. To make this task a little more of a challenge, he attempted to find ingredients that were 100% organic, regenerative...
by admin | Jul 22, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW by Trish Dent DOCUMENTARY REVIEW by Trish Dent Summer with GretaBBC World Service, July 2020 The only reason I might hesitate to mention Greta Thunberg is because she has been in the news so much over the past 12 months that we can hardly have...
by admin | Jul 12, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
What of Time? by Khalil Gibran What of Time?by Khalil Gibran And an astronomer said, master What of time?And he answered:You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable. You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according...
by admin | Jul 12, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
How does your garden grow? How does your garden grow? As a child, I was never taught to garden, nor did I witness my parents gardening much. The most gardening work I did was picking up dead leaves in the winter, which felt like a punishment to both my brother...
by admin | Jul 12, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPSfor late Summer by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPSfor late Summer by Anna Mackenzie 01- KEEP COOKING! Maintain the delicious cooking many of us achieved being more at home since March! Briefly cook dark leafy greens until bright green, adding organic sauerkraut...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Letter from MBA Chairperson Letter from MBA Chairperson We hope that you are staying well during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our heart goes out to all those affected by the virus, and we are deeply grateful to all those working hard to save lives as well...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
YinYang & 5 Transformations/ Elements/Phases YinYang & 5 Transformations/ Elements/Phases The Chinese created a holistic language of YinYang with the 5 Transformations that describe nature, whilst making beautiful connections between humans and all the...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for May, June, July by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for May, June, July by Anna Mackenzie 01- RE-MEMBER THE QUALITY OF QUIET And the possibility to go within ourselves, that we have this spring. Each person is different, this may be difficult or easy, it may...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: Anna Mackenzie by Marion Price MBA SPOTLIGHT: Anna Mackenzie by Marion Price 1) Anna, you are one of the UK’s most experienced Macrobiotic practitioners, please can you tell us where and when you first heard about Macrobiotics and what attracted...
by admin | Mar 11, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Coronavirus,are you prepared? Coronavirus,are you prepared? Macrobiotic Counsellor, and Acupuncturist, Michael Rossoff shares his knowledge with respect to how best to prevent or reduce the symptoms of coronavirus. He presents a three-pronged approach...
by admin | Mar 9, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie Cooking with Angelain everyday life- delicious macrobiotic and vegan recipesby Angela Agrati Prange Price £25Published by DAAC Hermes PresAvailable from Lu-Ma Café, Wimbledon www.lu-ma.co.uk or email Ken...
by admin | Mar 8, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Diego Rodriguez and Marcela Abreu,Colombia by Ritchie Tennant Diego Rodriguez and Marcela Abreu,Colombia by Ritchie Tennant Diego and Marcela have been leading the Macrobiotic movement in Colombia for over 27 years, during which time Diego has annually...
by admin | Mar 8, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Houseplants: Cleansing companions by Marion Price Houseplants: Cleansing companions by Marion Price Green plants are beautiful! Tending them carefully – watering, removing dead leaves and flowers, washing the leaves and maybe even talking to...
by admin | Mar 8, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for early Spring by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for early Spring by Anna Mackenzie 01- NURTURING OUR LIVER AND GALL BLADDER Spring heralds a change from winter when we nurtured our kidneys, to the time of the wood element and nurturing our liver and gall...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Oliver’s Guide to Cooking Seaweeds by Oliver Cowmeadow Oliver’s Guide to Cooking Seaweeds by Oliver Cowmeadow Seaweeds have traditionally been eaten in many parts of the world, and are making a comeback in Europe due to their unique...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
8 Ways to Make your 2020 Resolutions Stick by Anna Freedman 8 Ways to Make your 2020 Resolutions Stick by Anna Freedman Selecting food, cooking, eating, sitting down to eat: all are daily practices, like any stretching, yoga or meditation practice. You are...
by admin | Jan 14, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown Macrobiotics and the Environment by Simon Brown An exploration of how we can reduce climate change, extinction, pollution and waste through our food choices, preparation and cooking. Humans are part of nature...
by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie The Uninhabitable Earth By David Wallace-Wells Book Review by Anna Mackenzie The title of this book is honest and accurate! David Wallace-Wells’ research and bibliography is extensive, a...
by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for January and February by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for January and February by Anna Mackenzie 01- CARE FOR OUR KIDNEYS AND BLADDER In the gift of our seasons, this is Winter and the precious time to care for our kidneys and bladder so they remain...
by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | ARTICLES, Blog, EDITORS CHOICE
How to Eat Right & Save the Planet by Bill Tara How to Eat Right & Save the Planet by Bill Tara How to Eat Right & Save the PlanetA plant-based survival guide for you and your family By Bill Tara Newly Published Special Offer ebook available at £1.46...
by admin | Nov 10, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: Chris Dawson of Clearspring by Marion Price MBA SPOTLIGHT: Chris Dawson of Clearspring by Marion Price It’s A Family Affair! We are so fortunate here in Europe and around the world to be able to go to our local supermarket or health food shop and...
by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
REPORT REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie REPORT REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie The State of Nature 2019 By National Biodiversity Network This is the 2019 Report from the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) that was reported on the international news a month ago.The report is...
by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie How to give up Plastic: Simple Steps to Living Consciously on our Blue Planet By Will McCallum What a terrific read! This makes the perfect present for any person aged between 8 and 108. This is a small,...
by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
THE ECOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE OF A MACROBIOTIC VEGAN DIET by Bill Tara THE ECOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE OFA MACROBIOTIC DIET by Bill Tara What is known is that the world is disintegrating before our eyes. I am not speaking about societies, they come and go. I am...
by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for Wintery Months by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for Wintery Months by Anna Mackenzie 01- PLAN POSITIVE CHANGES Incredibly coloured leaves, backlit by the sun, are falling and already turning into leaf mould for the soil. Meanwhile, the tree will go deep...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
VEGAN IS TRENDING! by Marion Price VEGAN IS TRENDING! by Marion Price Vegan is trending! Macrobiotics shines through! The growing interest in plant-based eating has comes about because: 1) Many people feel healthier and better eating a plant-based diet. ...
by admin | Aug 26, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT by Trish Dent BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT by Trish Dent British Food Fortnight 21st September to 6th October Alexia Robinson founded British Food Fortnight in 2002 in response to the UK foot & mouth crisis. Although there were numerous food...
by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
V&A FOOD EXHIBITION REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie V&A FOOD EXHIBITION REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie FOOD: Bigger than the Plate Exhibition at the V&A Museum, London until 20th October 2019 Inviting visitors to participate, taste and debate, this bold exhibition...
by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie In macrobiotics we are mindful of the true health-giving vitality in properly grown, seasonal, organic food. Food that grows naturally between the sun and healthy, undepleted earth, with no chemical...
by admin | Aug 25, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for Autumn by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for Autumn by Anna Mackenzie 01- FOLLOW SEASON’S CHANGE The few days between each season is always slightly in flux. Take August to September: change in the air is tangible, in the sound, the position of...
by admin | Jun 22, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
SPECIAL OFFERS ON JUNE & JULY COURSES by The International Macrobiotic School SPECIAL OFFERS ON JUNE & JULY COURSES by The International Macrobiotic School We have 3 events coming up, and are making special offers for combining them with Bed &...
by admin | May 29, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for Summer by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for Summer by Anna Mackenzie 01- SUNBATHE WITH CARE We are coming towards Summer Solstice on Friday 21st June. It is important to remember that the heat of the Sun is stronger than it has been for hundreds of...
by admin | May 29, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL ROSSOFF by Trish Dent MBA SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL ROSSOFF by Trish Dent Michael Rossoff is a highly respected and renowned international Macrobiotic teacher and counsellor who has lived a macrobiotic lifestyle for the past 49 years. After...
by admin | Apr 5, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Trish Dent BOOK REVIEW by Trish Dent https://www.annafreedman.com/raising-your-family-book is free to download, short and to the point. The nine routes Anna alludes to fit neatly within the three key words of her website: Nature, Nuture, Nourish and...
by admin | Apr 5, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: ANNA FREEDMAN by Marion Price MBA SPOTLIGHT: ANNA FREEDMAN by Marion Price Anna Freedman is founder of Wholefood Harmony http://www.wholefoodharmony.com, the cookery school that inspires health through delicious natural cuisine. She is a...
by admin | Apr 5, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for Spring 5 TIPS for Spring 01- TAKE A BREAK Lack of sleep is currently a problem for many. Stop screen use – TV, computer, ipad, phone – at least one hour before bed. Avoid eating 3 hours before sleep. And avoid watching/listening to anything...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
5 TIPS for February 5 TIPS for February -01 TIME FOR REFLECTION Whichever glorious culture and country we come from, it has a cycle, based on the agricultural seasons, the Sun and the celestial way in that part of the world. When it turns cold and the skies are clear,...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
MBA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING by Marion Price MBA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING by Marion Price Our AGM in January went well – with all our Directors and some Professional members present. We covered important agenda points, elected officers and received some...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | ARTICLES, Blog
MBA SPOTLIGHT: LU-MA CAFE MBA SPOTLIGHT: LU-MA CAFE Lu-Ma is a whole food cafe in Wimbledon where healthy eating is made convenient and tasty by the mother and daughter team Lucy and Maria. We interviewed Maria Jessiman about their health journey and the holistic...
