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a macrobiotic diet for weight loss and all-around good health.
Hollywood stars have long recognized the value of eating a balanced
and healthful diet, and they often practice it. How else do you
think they keep their complexions glowing and their eyes sparkling?
Well, sure, there's reconstructive surgery. But many celebrities
keep their health and energy vibrant by eating what is known as
a macrobiotic diet. Who
wants to stay healthy? Plenty of older celebrities who want
to nurture their youthful inner energy and remain desirable
to their audiences, as well as young actors and actresses who
aren't yet concerned with the effects of aging. There is a very
long-standing connection between Hollywood and healthy foods.
Without their health, most celebrities would be out of a job.
The
word macrobiotic is from the Greek, meaning long life. Some
people consider it as a life philosophy. A macrobiotic diet
includes whole grains, such as rice and quinoa, fresh vegetables
and fruits, seaweeds, fermented foods such as soy, and it may
even include fish or chicken. It is not necessarily a vegetarian
diet, although some vegetarians eat macrobiotically. That is,
they pay attention to the proportion of all of the above foods,
and include whole grains, and several servings of vegetables
and fruits in their diet every day.
Whenever
possible, always buy organic vegetables. If you have a green
thumb, try growing some vegetables yourself. The life force
that is present in the produce at the grocery store cannot compare
with the amount of energy and aliveness in a leaf of chard or
lettuce cut from the plant growing in your own kitchen garden.
Your body will thrive on these lively foods, especially because
they aren't full of toxins that your system will have to process,
cleanse, and eventually slough off. Many health-conscious eaters
strive for a predominantly vegetarian or vegan diet because
animal-based foods are often full of poisons, toxins and non-healthful
substances that your body simply doesn't need to deal with.
Aim
to give your body the highest quality foods. Try a macrobiotic
diet and eat like a Hollywood star. You'll discover, as many
stars and celebrities have, that good quality nutrition is the
key to real beauty. |
