Like the morning banana diet this diet was developed in Japan. The concept behind this diet is more than just eating the right food; it also incorporates the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang. I don’t know that much about yin and yang but it centers on opposing forces (yin and yang) and food is also categorized into this two forces.

 Fresh vegetables make up a great deal of this diet and they are lightly steamed before eating.  Whole grains make up the majority of the diet whereas nuts and fish are allowed in small portions.

 Unfortunately all the foods that I like, foods with sugar in them are considered a no-no. Forget about red meat and soda drinks are also forbidden because of the sugar and caffeine, which of course means no coffee.

 Some of the arguments against the macrobiotic diet is the lack of choice in what you can eat and the lack of protein. That seems to be a fair argument against it. Although eating fresh vegetables and fruits and promoting low fat meals do seem beneficial.