Eskoterra Podcasting http://www.eskoterra.com Articles and Podcasts by Edward Esko on macrobiotics and related topics en Edward Esko 2003-2006 Unloading the Lundberg Rice Truck 2006 (part 2) http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/riceTruck2.mp3 On August 30, the Lundberg Rice Truck arrived in Massachusetts from California carrying 25,000 lbs of unhulled organic short grain paddy rice. Unloading the Lundberg Rice Truck 2006 (part 1) http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/riceTruck1.mp3 On August 30, the Lundberg Rice Truck arrived in Massachusetts from California carrying 25,000 lbs of unhulled organic short grain paddy rice. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Chewing http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute19.mp3 Good chewing is important for health and the enjoyment of food. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Colorful Eating http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute18.mp3 A wide assortment of vegetables offers a wide variety of colors to choose from. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Ecological Eating http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute17.mp3 Ecological eating means to select foods from your immediate environment. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Miso and Cancer Prevention http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute16.mp3 Scientists have discovered that daily intake of miso soup reduces the incidence of cancer. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Sea Vegetables and Cancer Prevention http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute15.mp3 Aside from their flavor and nutritive value, sea vegetables may help prevent illness. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Macrobiotic Research http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute14.mp3 People eating a macrobiotic diet were found to have very favorable ratios of HDL to total cholesterol. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Macrobiotics and Dietary Goals http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute13.mp3 The macrobiotic diet fulfills the U.S. Governments Dietary Goals. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Using Whole Foods http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute12.mp3 Macrobiotics emphasizes whole natural foods. Whole foods nourish the whole person. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Diet and Heart Disease http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute11.mp3 Scientific research is pointing to diet as a primary factor in preventing heart disease. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Diet and Behavior http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute10.mp3 Scientists are now researching the effect of diet on behavior. Studies on the chemistry of the brain reveal a connection between what we eat and how we think. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Changing with the Seasons http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute9.mp3 Macrobiotics teaches that adapting our diet to the changing of the seasons is important for health. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Sea Vegetables http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute8.mp3 Sea vegetables contain vitamins, protein, and minerals such as calcium and iron. They help the body cleanse itself of toxic substances. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Brown Rice http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute7.mp3 Brown rice is a whole natural food. It contains protein, minerals, and vitamins, including those in the vitamin-B group. The fiber in brown rice contributes to smooth digestion and may help prevent illness. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute6.mp3 In a report that echoed the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Cancer Society stated that eating more whole grains and fresh vegetables could possibly reduce cancer risk The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Soy Foods http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute5.mp3 America is now discovering the nutritional benefits of the soybean. Soy foods have been a part of traditional diets for centuries, and add taste, variety, and nutrition to your daily meals. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Fresh Vegetables http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute4.mp3 Fresh vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet. Vegetables add freshness and color to your meals. They are nutritious and can be prepared in a variety of ways. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Whole Grains http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute3.mp3 Whole grains are the major part of a balanced diet. Thy include brown rice, whole wheat, corn, millet, barley, and others. A diet based on whole grains can be delicious, nutritious, and economical. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Macrobiotics, Diet and Health http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute2.mp3 Diet and health has always been a major focus of macrobiotic educators. Through macrobiotic educational programs, thousands of people are learning to make the transition to a more balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. The Macrobiotic Minute with Edward Esko - Macrobiotics: What is it? http://www.eskoterra.com/podcasts/macrominute1.mp3 But what is macrobiotics? The word is actually very old. It comes from the Greek Macro, meaning large or great, and bios, meaning life. Throughout history, it was used to describe a way of achieving health and longevity.