There is a lack of detailed information online about the concept of macrobiotic gardening and/or farming.

In the 21st century, produce at local farmer's markets is a greater value than ever.

Lotus root is one of the few vegetables used in macrobiotic cooking for which you should remove the skin before cooking.

Here is the address of a new macro site that is mostly complete, with just a few pages still under construction:

http://www.thecancerpreventiondiet.com/

The site adds much more i

As someone said, freedom isn't free. Even a website costs something to set up and maintain.

Blog entry of Tuesday, December 29, 2009:

Five pounds of organic rice bran for $1.99? Packs of organic soba for $1.99? A 4-pack of non-GMO natto for $1.99?

Just in this last year, there has been important new data reported about Vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin.

Be aware that some of the ideas expressed in macro cookbooks from the 20th century need updating in the light of current information.

These books focus on the healing phase of the macrobiotic diet.

#7 Diet -- an accompaniment to Zen Macrobiotics, by Francoise Riviere.

Although essential human nutrients like Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D are only found in the macrobiotic diet in adequate quantities in fish and shellfish, some macrobiotic cookbooks are more equal than ot