The Fit Post

Everyone seems to be talking about a macrobiotic diet these days – but what is it?! Without realizing, I stumbled into the Soho mecca of all things macro…i.e. Souen Restaurant.  In the 20 minutes of being there (I’m a fast eater) I learned that this kind of lifestyle promotes a balanced Japanese natural palate of ingredients local and in season to maintain physical and spiritual health – all emphasizing eating the whole food with skin and stem.

The Souen menu offers large portions of un-refined and un-proccessed grains, beans, seaweed, vegetables and veggie protein – think tofu, seitan, beans and tempeh.  I ordered their signature Macro Plate (see my pic above / $8.50) and was blown away at how vibrant the colors were on the plate – clearly fresh local ingredients bring out the High Def in the kitchen.  I’m not sure how my stomach (or BMs for that matter) would handle this kind of food full time.  However, for an afternoon meal it was refreshing and surprisingly filling.  I returned just a few days later for dinner with my uncle and chowed down on their dense gluten free corn bread ($3.50) and Inspired Vegetable Curry ($12.50).