The Macrobiotic Celebrity Diet

Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna are among the celebrities who have found success with the macrobiotic diet. The macrobiotic lifestyle is centered around whole grains and supplemented with vegetables and legumes. Macrobiotic dieters avoid foods that are highly processed or refined. They also concentrate while eating, avoiding fast food and chewing food carefully. The diet is based on the principle that a healthy diet will impact overall functioning and happiness.

Dieters should try to stick to a diet that is comprised of half whole grains (i.e., brown rice) and one-third veggies, supplemented by beans, legumes, and miso soup. Locally grown whole grains, natural seasonings, and fruit also are consumed along with the grains and vegetables.

10 Macrobiotic Staples
Seaweed
Whole cereal grains
Tofu
Tempeh
Miso
Brown rice
Seeds
Nuts
Buckwheat pasta (soba)
Fermented soy products

10 Foods to Avoid
Oils
Sauces
Alcohol
Sugar
Yogurt
Honey
Coffee
Chocolate
Avocado
Potatoes