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Dhaka Day by Day

Right Diet to Combat Maladies

by Rahat Fahmida
Cancer has no answer', is today a horrendously familiar saying. And the initial remedy for heart diseases or high blood pressure in our country Is to put a check on the calorie and fat intake — without any change in the food habits.
Macrobiotic dietary system is somewhat an unknown phenomenon to most of us. It Is. however, oh its way to reach many of us in this country, as sadly enough, there are a number of serious illnesses that are at present quite common in this country.
Ms Aporn Samad, a Thai statistician, married to a Bangladeshi. is in the vast research world of this dietary system and way of life. In short, macrobiotic diet comprises of whole cereal grains, soup, vegetables and sea food.
This diet advises, that each meal of the dally diet should be divided into 50-60 per cent of whole grain cereal: that is. brown rice, barley, millet, corn, rye and similar grains. But partially processed products and flour prod-
icts should toe avoid'd. The ratio of soup Is to be around 5 per cent, and the intake of vegetables is advised to be 20-30 per cent. This should also include 5-10 per cent of beans and vegetables. And it allows only occasional supplementary food which should not be more than 5 per cent of the meal. Along With various other advice of macrobiotic dietary system milk and dairy products are strictly forbidden, while eggs and animal fat should better be avoided. The system is not concerned with food habits alone; but gives a range of suggestions for better . ind healthier llviniz.
including physical exercises and yoga.
This dietary system is essential in the prevention of illness and in promoting a greater appreciation of mental, physical and biological benefits to be gained through changing to a macrobiotic diet. It is in a way a natural approach to the cure and prevention of cancer, heart diseases, high blood pressure, arthritis and many other maladies.
Ms Samad now lives in Thailand, as her husband. Dr Abdus Samad is the chief of general demography section (population division) of ESCAP, based in Bangkok. She leamt about macrobiotics in 1987. during the illness of her former boss. At the time of his initial treatment the director of Kushi Institute in Switzerland organised a course on macrobiotics tn Bangkok.
Kushi Institute Is a chain institute named after Mr Michio Kushi, who is the founder of Kushi Institute in Boston. USA. This institute mainly deals with the study and research of macrobiotic diet.
*ln order to learn more. I went to attend an International summer seminar on macrobiotics. in Lene, a small city in Switzerland. From then onwards I follow this diet — not only for myself, but Importantly and religiously enough for my husband, who has had cancer since mid-1986*. says Ms Samad.
This Thai born statistician, is an active member of Thal Macrobiotic Group (TMG), of which she is one of the ten founding members. The TMG programme includes lectures by local and foreign experts, cooking demonstrations and class, and other activities related to health.
She has put in endless efforts for days together. studying and understanding the main needs of this system, identifying the problems of the people of this part of the world and
drawing up a logical solution. Her calm and composed appearance helps others. including those who are ill. to be confident.
Ms Aporn Samad says with an essence of satisfaction. "The patients come back to us with reports of recovery. And without going very far, my busband is a very good proof."
Mrs. Samad is now in Dhaka, and is on her way for a Bangladesh Macrobiotic Group, with nearly the same programme as that of IMG. This diet Is suitable for everyone. It is not only a way of treatment but a preventive. too. The tradf-
tional diet of this country is close to macrobiotic. It needs less spice, less oil. and less time for cooking. .This programme is designed to create awareness amongst the mass here about macrobiotics and its. effectiveness.'
Ms Aporn Samad is arranging to talk on 'Natural Way of Living by Macrobiotics, on June 25. 1991. at the Institute of Statistical Research and Training auditorium of Dhaka university, at 5:00 pm. This will be followed by a cooking demonstration on the following day. that is on June 26. 1991. at 9/9-Iqbal Road. Mohammedpur. at the same time.
( In an earlier feature that appeared in this column on June 10 under the caption ’Luncheon with a Difference'. WVA was misinterpreted as Women's Voluntary Organisation tn one place, while it should have been Women's Voluntary Association. )