| n. | 1. | (Physiol.) The art of prolonging life. |
| 2. | A philosophy or attitude that health and long life are promoted by adhering to a diet consisting mostly of whole grains, with some vegetables, beans, fruit, and moderate amounts of seafood. However, the absence of essential nutrients such as fat makes such a diet of questionable value if strictly adhered to. |
| Noun | 1. | macrobiotics - the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains) |
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