Q How did you start with macrobiotics?

A I was a lacto ovo vegetarian who didn't feel or look healthy. I knew there must be a better way to live and balance my food choices. I started taking classes at the Natural Gourmet Cooking School to improve my skills and learn about sea vegetables, legumes, etc and I took a couple of classes at the Kushi Institute. I immediately noticed a positive change in how I looked and felt.

Then I found Denny Waxman and the Strengthening Health Institute and my practice really took off! I studied with Denny ( and continue to work with his school) for 4 years.

Q How has macrobiotics helped you?

A I am fortunate to enjoy excellent physical health without any of the problems, especially menopausal, that so many of my non-macro friends seem to have. I also feel very flexible on an emotional plane.

Life is not always easy and the world situation is unstable, but I feel confident in my outlook and my ability to maintain balance in the midst of everything. Emotional balance, physical health and spiritual awareness are the great gifts to me from macrobiotics.

Q What do you offer and specialise in?
A I am a macrobiotic counselor, I teach cooking, I offer occasional personal cooking services, and I host senior Macrobiotic teachers in NYC for cooking classes.I use my former skills in sales and marketing to help other Macrobiotic practitioners develop their markets.

Q What one piece of advice would you give to someone trying macrobiotics for the first time?

A I would like to offer 2:- Macrobiotic is about progress not perfection -the format as to how we eat and our lifestyle pratices are as important as the food we eat.

Jane Steinberg
Tel: 212.229.1646
macrojane@hotmail.com