Some research shows that macrobiotic diets can improve some people’s health if they are followed in moderation and not taken to an extreme. This may be because these people are almost certainly increasing their fruit and vegetable intake and reducing their fat, sugar and salt intake. But for some people who are ill or very young, following a macrobiotic diet can have serious harmful effects.
People who eat macrobiotic diets for many years often have low fat and cholesterol levels, which may lower their risk of getting
Heart disease
Breast cancer
Other cancers linked to a high fat diet