braising technique that uses very little water since you dont want to dilute the vegetables nutrients items are usually cooked in odd numbers since an odd number is considered harmonious in macrobiotics sabherwal prefers to do it all herself its a spiritual experience especially since some of my clients suffer from ailments i recite a mantra while cooking transferring my energy to the food and in turn to those who consume it says sabherwal who trained in macrobiotics at the kushi institute in massachusetts usa yolande dmello dont forget to include carbs whole grains contain fibre of the insoluble variety and actually help prevent weight gain if you deny your body carbohydrates you will start craving sugary foods have a go at my granola bars they contain no sugar no white flour and add up to just 22 calories each never exclude sugar from your diet instead replace sugar with stevia a herb thats a natural sweetener