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How to Buy Mail-Order Macrobiotic Food

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You're on a macrobiotic diet for your health, but you find it difficult to locate all of the foods you want in your community. The answer is to order them through the mail, getting a better selection and purchasing in bulk to save money. Modern shipping techniques preserve the mail-order food.

From Quick Guide: Macrobiotic Diet
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Order organic produce from a reputable seller if you can't find a good supply of it at home. While it's better to locate sources in your community, sometimes that's not possible. Diamond Organics offers a wide selection and guarantees shipping. You can request a free mail-order catalogue if you prefer to browse at home.

  2. Step 2

    Find your whole grains and beans in bulk amounts, ordering from any number of online health food stores. Purchasing these macrobiotic food staples in large quantities will save money, and they can be stored for months in airtight containers. Look for grains certified organic.

  3. Step 3

    Search for raw food sellers on the Internet. Rawfoodinfo.com maintains a large list of companies that deliver raw food products to your door. The list is sorted by state so you can locate and visit the store if is within driving distance.

  4. Step 4

    Call the local health food store to see if they offer a mail-order service for macrobiotic foods. Some stores will take your order over the phone, quote you a price and mail it to you. Ask for a brochure detailing their macrobiotic specialties.

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