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Macrobiotic Community of
Tucson, AZ
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Community Description |
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Area Description |
Tucson is a commercial and research center of the
Southwest. Its warm, dry,
sunny climate makes it a popular health and winter resort area and
retirement center. The
University of Arizona, federal, state and local governments are the city's
major employers. Its metropolitan area population is 666,900. |
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Municipalities With Macrobiotic Services Or Activities |
Tucson only. |
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Summary and Impressions of the Community |
Alice Blistein and David Jackson were associated with macrobiotics for 10 years in Tucson giving dinners and lectures. Alice started her macrobiotic career as a cook on a guest ranch. Tucson had an active community when Alice Blistein and David Jackson were actively pursuing macrobiotic services. Although Alice still lives in Tucson and provides cooking services, community focus has diminished completely. |
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Macrobiotic Community Assessment |
Moderate Activities: No resident or visiting counselors, 1 part time resident cooking teacher. Macro services started about 10 years ago. Dormant Activity: No activity. |
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Natural Food Sources |
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Macrobiotic Restaurants |
No macrobiotic restaurants; 6 restaurants have vegan options in addition to Wild Oats supermarket. |
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Natural Food Chain Stores |
Wild Oats, New Life Health Centers. |
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Independent Natural Food Stores |
Aqua Vita (shutting down), Arizona Health Foods, Food Conspiracy |
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Natural Food Coops |
Tucson Cooperative Warehouse. |
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Mail Order Buying Clubs |
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Cottage Industries |
None |