by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie Rooted – Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution by Sarah Langford. Recommended by Anna Mackenzie. Anna says; a remarkable and beautiful read for anyone with vision for...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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, 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 13, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
5 TIPS for December by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for December by Anna Mackenzie -01 CHOOSE ORGANIC Good organic saurkraut or pickle, with no vinegar or additives, approximately a teaspoon with each meal. Traditionally made at home in most countries. Really assists gut...
by admin | Nov 16, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie BOOK REVIEW by Anna Mackenzie Published by Portobello Books in 2017. On the back cover: Sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium, it’s backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick indeed. Scientists...
by admin | Nov 16, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
5 TIPS for Autumn by Anna Mackenzie 5 TIPS for Autumn by Anna Mackenzie -01 NATURE WALK A weekly walk in a park absorbing natures colour and energy of trees. 10 mins slow ramble, 10 mins brisk & breezy. -01 NATURE WALK A weekly walk in a park absorbing natures...
by admin | Jul 25, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
CONSCIOUS COOKERY by Marion Price CONSCIOUS COOKERY by Marion Price Macrobiotic professional Suzy Saunders is inspiring many people to make healthy changes and to live life more fully. We interviewed her to find out about her amazing journey – how she came to...
by admin | Jul 25, 2018 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in August by Anna Mackenzie 5 THINGS TO DO in August by Anna Mackenzie -01 SUMMER COOKING This is the time of fire energy of the five transformations. Eating more salad especially dark green watercress with lettuce and...
by admin | May 9, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
A MACROBIOTIC FILM by Simon Brown A MACROBIOTIC FILM by Simon Brown Vibrant Health with Plant-based Macrobiotics People are becoming more conscious about food, making wise choices about our eating influences our health and how we feel, choosing to eat more...
by admin | May 8, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
OUR GUIDE TO MINDFUL EATING by Marion Price OUR GUIDE TO MINDFUL EATING by Marion Price It is good news that people are becoming more conscious about food – choosing to eat more plant-based foods, buying organic ingredients and taking the time to cook from scratch....
by admin | May 7, 2018 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in May by Anna Mackenzie 5 THINGS TO DO in May by Anna Mackenzie -01 WALK AND BREATHE Walk outside under the trees with new leaves, 20 minutes a day, and breathe in the fresh spring air. -01 WALK AND BREATHE Walk outside under the trees with new...
by admin | Mar 12, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
MBA SPOTLIGHT: Ariel Perea Diaz by Ariel Perea Diaz MBA SPOTLIGHT: Ariel Perea Diaz by Ariel Perea Diaz This month, meet Ariel Perea Diaz, our MBA Membership coordinator… Ariel has a Masters degree in architecture and sustainable habitat, and has been involved...
by admin | Mar 6, 2018 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in March by Anna Mackenzie 5 THINGS TO DO in March by Anna Mackenzie -01 FREE YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT To free body, mind and spirit and prepare for the year, this is the month to clean out where you live. Whether it is one room or fifteen, dedicate...
by admin | Feb 9, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
DRUG FREE WAY TO FIGHT DIABETES by Anna Mackenzie DRUG FREE WAY TO FIGHT DIABETES by Anna Mackenzie A Mediterranean diet halves the risk of older people becoming frail, research claims. Results of studies of 5,789 people in France, Spain, Italy and China were...
by admin | Feb 6, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
3 MACROBIOTIC GEMS IN NEW YORK CITY by Valentina Deva Ray www.theartofholistic.com 3 MACROBIOTIC GEMS IN NEW YORK CITY by Valentina Deva Ray A short guide to 3 fabulous Macrobiotic restaurants in New York where you can enjoy Macrobiotic style meals and relax. If you...
by admin | Feb 5, 2018 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in February by Valentina Deva Ray 5 THINGS TO DO in February by Valentina Deva Ray February is the month marked with the beginning of a seasonal change, it is the period of our rebirth and we have to celebrate it carrying on chasing our new...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
MACROBIOTICS & THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES by Simon Brown MACROBIOTICS & THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES by Simon Brown Abstract Explore the potential of applying macrobiotics as a holistic intervention for the prevention of diabetes, reversing pre-diabetes and...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
MACROBIOTICS & HEALTH COACHING by Simon Brown MACROBIOTICS & HEALTH COACHING by Simon Brown Abstract To assess health coaching as a delivery system for macrobiotic lifestyle advice. This paper explores the natural compatibility of macrobiotics and...
by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in January by Anna Mackenzie 5 THINGS TO DO in January by Anna Mackenzie This period after festivities is dedicated to regain our ordinary pace and to practice your New Year’s resolutions. Take time and meditate. Here’s some suggestions to...
by admin | Dec 22, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED TOP 25 MACROBIOTIC BLOG! by Marion Price WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED TOP 25 MACROBIOTIC BLOG! by Marion Price We have just being informed that our blog is 3rd in the top 25 Macrobiotic blogs and websites worldwide! Thank you all for the amazing support...
by admin | Dec 15, 2017 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
WILD ABOUT FERMENTATION by Trish Dent WILD ABOUT FERMENTATION by Trish Dent Abstract With the upsurge in probiotic foods and drinks in the food marketplace, this paper explores some of the science behind fermentation and the scientific evidence supporting...
by admin | Dec 5, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
MAKING FRIENDS WITH BEANS by Marion Price MAKING FRIENDS WITH BEANS by Marion Price Are beans boring? When we think about it, some of the world’s tastiest dishes are made with beans – Mexican re-fried beans stuffed into taco shells with loads of salad...
by admin | Nov 30, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in December by Anna Mackenzie 5 THINGS TO DO in December by Anna Mackenzie The air is getting crisper, and it is time to make the most of what the autumn season has to offer. Curl up and take note. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy...
by admin | Oct 1, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
CEREMONY AT ONE WORLD SUMMER FESTIVAL by Marion Price CEREMONY AT ONE WORLD SUMMER FESTIVAL by Marion Price How many summer festivals include three meals a day in the ticket price? Not many! And how many festivals include three delicious and varied macrobiotic meals...
by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
5 THINGS TO DO in September by Valentina Deva Ray 5 THINGS TO DO in September by Valentina Deva Ray The air is getting crisper, and it is time to make the most of what the autumn season has to offer. Curl up and take note. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy...
by admin | Aug 22, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
-05 THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST by Anna Mackenzie With summer drawing to a close, it is time to make the most of the longer sunny days and celebrate what early autumn has to offer. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy during August. -05 THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST by...
by admin | Aug 18, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
2017 Picnic in Waterlow Park Ritchie Tennant | August 2017 A super, blustery and bright summer day, that even blessed us with a sprinkle of rain, set the scene for our gathering in the delightful grounds of Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, London. Tasty and nourishing...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
Feng Shui, Chinese Medicine & Holistic Health Simon Brown | August 2017 Simon Brown gives a talk at the Feng Shui Society Conference and explores our relationship with nature through Chinese...
by admin | Jul 9, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
Francisco Varatojo 1960 – 2017 Simon Brown | July 2017 We wish to announce the sad loss of our dearest friend, colleague, teacher and inspiration Francisco Varatojo. He was known to his friends as Chico and played an enormous part in shaping the evolution of...
by admin | Jul 7, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
-05 THINGS TO DO IN JULY by Valentina Deva Ray the Art of Holistic With summer in full swing, it is time to make the most of the longer sunny days and fill your precious time with fun. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy during July. -05 THINGS TO DO IN JULY...
by admin | Jun 30, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
-05 THINGS TO DO IN JUNE by Valentina Deva Ray With summer finally here, it is time to make the most of the outdoors and enjoy it with friends and family. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy during June. -05 THINGS TO DO IN JUNE by Valentina Deva Ray With...
by admin | May 24, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
-05 THINGS TO DO IN MAY by Trish Dent With summer just around the corner, it is time to make the most of the outdoors and take in the striking new blooms and life awakening. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy during May. -05 THINGS TO DO IN MAY by Trish Dent...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | ARTICLES, EDITORS CHOICE
Eat Local & Seasonal Marion Price | April 2017 Living in a temperate (4 seasons) climate our food choices reflect the changing seasons: intuitively we choose soups and hearty stews in winter to keep us warm and energised, and then lighter dishes, salads and juices...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
Spring Clean Your Life Anna Mackenzie | April 2017 Take 10 minutes sitting on your balcony, on a park bench, or walking slowly. Breath in deeply the fresh air of Spring, the beauty of flowers and bird song. With quiet anticipation, imagine what you are going to spring...
by admin | Mar 20, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE
-05 THINGS TO DO IN APRIL With spring in full swing, it is time to venture outdoors and take in the striking new blooms and life awakening. Here’s what we recommend to keep you healthy during April. -05 THINGS TO DO IN APRIL by Anna Mackenzie With spring in full...
by admin | Jan 25, 2017 | EDITORS CHOICE, FOOD, LIFESTYLE
Mid-Summer Picnic Florence Price | June 19th 2016 June 19th – Mid summer picnic Waterloo Park London We had 20 people join for a wonderful vegan macrobiotic picnic pot Luck. So many yummy dishes! Kids had a treasure hunt with crystal clues and a horse eagle and...
