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Source: offset 0:45 of this video by Dr Greger who notes that the Macrobiotic Diet has a huge overlap with Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines (zero processed foods & zero animal products)! But he's unhappy with two features of the diet: high sodium, and minimal (or zero) intake of fruits! Dr Greger recommends low sodium and eating fruit.
Source: offset 1:41 of this video by Dr Greger. The Ma-Pi 2 diet has an abundance of whole grains, beans and veggies (with some sea veggies, seeds, salt and tea). But fruits are missing.
In the videos below, Dr Greger excitedly summarizes the benefits of Macrobiotic Diet in tackling diabetes! These videos are worth watching to understand how a diet with zero processed foods and zero animal products led to remarkable benefits for diabetes!
Dr Greger is uncomfortable with two aspects of Macrobiotic Diet: low fruit and high sodium intake. He offers suggestions for fixing both aspects.
Articles by Dr Greger:
- (2022) Does a Macrobiotic Diet Help with Diabetes?
- (2022) Why Should (or Shouldn't) We Eat a Macrobiotic Diet?
Videos by Dr Greger:
(6 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "What happens when you add massive amounts of carbs to the daily diet of people with type 2 diabetes in the form of whole grains?"
(5 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed of largely whole grains, vegetables, and beans?"
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