Sagen Ishizuka

Sagen Ishizuka was a Japanese military doctor and a pioneer of the macrobiotic diet. He was born in 1850 and died in 1909. Ishizuka's work laid the foundation for the macrobiotic movement, which has had a significant influence on dietary thinking in the Western world.

Early life and education

Ishizuka was born in Japan in 1850. He studied Western medicine at the Tokyo Imperial University, where he became interested in the relationship between diet and health.

Career

After completing his studies, Ishizuka served as a doctor in the Japanese military. During his service, he observed that soldiers who ate a balanced diet of grains, vegetables, and seaweed were healthier than those who ate a Western-style diet. This observation led him to develop the macrobiotic diet, which emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, and sea vegetables, and avoids processed foods and most animal products.

Ishizuka published two books on his dietary theories: Chemical Theory of Longevity in 1896 and Diet for Health in 1898. These books laid the groundwork for the macrobiotic movement.

Legacy

Ishizuka's work has had a significant influence on dietary thinking in the Western world. His theories were further developed by his followers, including George Ohsawa and Michio Kushi, who brought the macrobiotic diet to the United States in the 1960s.

See also

• Macrobiotic diet
• George Ohsawa
• Michio Kushi

References

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