Macrobiotic eating originated in Japan, and the idea behind it is to promote longevity and health through a balance of types of foods. Followers of a macrobiotic diet believe in foods being “hot” and “cold,” or rather yin and yang, as well as acidic and alkaline. A macrobiotic bowl represents an ideal balance of all of these elements. There’s typically a strong emphasis on grains, vegetables, and fermented foods. The best part of macrobiotic bowls is they’re easy to put together and you can save even more time by using pre-prepped components. Grains or cereals make up the base of a basic macrobiotic bowl, accounting for 40 to 50% of it, followed by vegetables, which make up another 25%, then lentils or legumes, seaweed, and finally fermented foods.