macrobiotic diet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005068",
  "term": "macrobiotic diet",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A plant-based diet that is high in unprocessed carbohydrates and low in fat and processed carbohydrates. A macrobiotic diet consists mostly of whole grains and organic vegetables, including fermented vegetables and beans. The components of the diet may vary according to a person’s age, sex, existing health issues, level of activity, and the climate where they live. There is no proof that a macrobiotic diet can slow, cure, or keep diseases such as cancer from coming back.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/macrobiotic-diet/"
}