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Answer for the clue "The theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains) ", 12 letters:
macrobiotics

Word definitions for macrobiotics in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Macrobiotics \Mac`ro*bi*ot"ics\, n. (Physiol.) The art of prolonging life. Specifically: A philosophy or attitude that health and long life are promoted by adhering to a diet consisting mostly of whole grains, with some vegetables, beans, fruit, and moderate ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The art of prolonging life.

Usage examples of macrobiotics.

We were lunching at an emeried chalet off Bank Street in the West Village licensed, sure, but with a suspicion of health food, of careful eating, of macrobiotics and longevity.

If she had come out in favor of Motherhood, Apple Pie and The American Way, tens of thousands of noncommitted people would instantly take up the banners of Misogyny, Macrobiotics and Master Racism.