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   Macrobiotics (?), n.
   1. (Physiol.) The art of prolonging life.
   
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   2. Specifically: A philosophy or attitude that health and long life are promoted by adhering to a diet consisting mostly of whole grains, with some vegetables, beans, fruit, and moderate amounts of seafood.  However, the absence of essential nutrients such as fat makes such a diet of questionable value if strictly adhered to.
   
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