1. Summer Meals Mean Fresh Produce
Summer time means fresh berries, garden produce and many other delightfully fresh foods. The macrobiotic diet teaches us to enjoy these foods when they are in season. Foods grown locally are fresh and nutritious. When looking to prepare meals in the summer time, check out your local farmers market. Local produce stands from farmers are also a good place to get your food. Knowing where it is grown and asking the grower questions is part of living the macrobiotic life style.
2. Cooking Methods for Summer
Preparing food in the summer months is different when you are living the macrobiotic way. Think simpler and lighter cooking methods. Use methods such as steaming and stir frying. These cooking methods are fun and easy. They also lock in most of the nutrition of the food. Food is done quicker, and the vibrant colors of the vegetables are maintained, as well as the delicious fresh flavors. Grains are also widely available in the summer months. Polenta, brown rice and even corn are summer time grains. Plan your meal around what you find locally and in season.
3. Get the Right Cooking Supplies
When preparing food in the summer, it is important to keep in mind the utensils and cookware that you use. Macrobiotics is in part about balance. You should use a gas stove, if possible, and wooden utensils as well. Use stainless steel and cast iron cookware when preparing food. When preparing grains, use a pressure cooker. You want to get the most out of your food without harming it and maintaining its chi. The yin and yang theory of balance is used in your cooking by keeping things in balance.
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