The Macrobiotic diet was developed in the 1920s by a Japanese philosopher called George Ohsawa. He believed that by eating a simple, healthy diet, we could live in harmony with nature. He also believed that his Macrobiotic diet could cure cancer and other serious illnesses.

The Macrobiotic diet aims to avoid foods containing toxins. Many people follow a completely Vegan diet with no dairy products or meats. But some people eat small amounts of organic fish and meat.