Bill Klar is a cancer survivor who attributes his health to his macrobiotic diet. He is usually teaching a course on different cooking techniques, and is currently offering an 5-week course on the Essentials of Whole Foods. This is designed to teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle by beginning with the most fundamental component of health: dietary … [Read more...]
Television interview on WTNH Connecticut Style
On Friday 7/29/11, H. Robert Silverstein appeared on WTNH Television's show "Connecticut Style" at 12:30. He talks about the essential biological requirements of the human body, and how following them more closely will help you lead a healthier life and reduce your risk of disease. These ideas are detailed in his recently re-written book, Maximum Healing: Improve Your … [Read more...]
The Purpose of Food and How to Cook Veggies
The Purpose Of Food And How To Cook Veggies Let's talk about the purpose of food. What is the purpose of food? It's quite obvious, that the primary purpose of food is "nourishment." Historically this has translated as avoiding starvation. But because of our commercial/farming/technological successes, creation of extra food, we have become able to enjoy the pleasure of food … [Read more...]
The Food Mantra
Here is a printable (pdf) version of The Food Mantra THE FOOD MANTRA: FRESH (fruits and vegetables), WHOLE & UNPROCESSED (grains and beans), ORGANIC (all) & FIBER (all) GRAINS (soak overnight) VEGETABLES (Fresh is BEANS best!!) FRUIT FISH (optional/treat) Cause weight gain/ stop … [Read more...]
Am I Against Macrobiotics?
Am I Against Macrobiotics? Before I answer that question, let me state that I am not only "for" macrobiotics. Well, let me restate that. Macrobiotics is not the only game in town that is correct. Macrobiotics is a really good idea, but its discipline may prove too difficult for some. The Preventive Medicine Center does not take care of "some" of the people who come to it, … [Read more...]