Frederic Patenaude's Blog, page 16

The Top 10 Myths About Eating Fruit

I’m literally shocked by the amount of confusion around nutrition that exists in the natural movement, especially the confusion surrounding the particular issues with eating fruit.

The Dark Side of Coffee

One of the things that many people struggle with when transitioning to a raw diet is an addiction to caffeine, more notably, coffee.

The Power of Rituals: How to Build Positive, Energizing Daily Rituals

Let’s face it: most of us find it a real struggle to improve some aspects of our lifestyle, whether it be working out, eating right, giving up some negative habits or starting a project that is dear to us.

The Benefits of the 24-Hour Fast

My health tip for today goes a little against the kind of information that’s being spread in the mainstream. It is:

“Once in a while, fast for 24 to 36 hours to ‘reset’ the system”

There are lots of benefits to fasting, but that’s not what I’m going to talk about today.

Acid Fruits on Raw Food Diet: Are They Bad?

The Best Time to Eat Oranges and Citrus

There’s been a little talk on one raw food bulletin board about one statement I made in a booklet I published, the 36 Tips for Raw-Foodists and Wannabes, about not eating too many acid fruits because they “disturb the nervous system” and erode the enamel of the teeth.

Energy Secrets: Why You’re Tired for No Reason

I arrived to Costa Rica on Thursday and I must say that I love to be back here.

When I left Montreal the city was literally buried under a ton of snow.

Eliminate Fat from Your (Raw Food) Diet

Pay Attention to This Important Nutrition Tip

The other day I received the following question from a reader.

“I’ll be honest with you … I believe that eating as much raw fruits andvegetables as you can is a great way to go … and I am working on doingthat.

How to Get Rid of That Nasty Cold: The First Step!

Lots of people are wondering how they can get rid of a cold, or what foods they should eat to get rid of a cold or avoid getting one in the first place.

Tired of Being Tired? Here are 7 Tips for More Energy

Want more energy? Here are seven quick tips that can help improve your energy levels:

1. Go to bed earlier. The hours before midnight count for double!

Protein Content of Breast Milk

Hello Frederic,

I’m a researcher by training. So when you said that human breast milk contains only 6% protein, I had to investigate this claim.