Frederic Patenaude's Blog, page 21

Is 21 Days Enough to Change a Habit?

A few years ago, I was inspired by the concept that “it takes 21 days to form or break a habit.”

So, I created my own 21 Day Challenge.

The Magic of the 36-Hour Fast

Today, I want to cover the 36-hour fast, because there seems to be very little reliable information on this subject on the Internet.

Why (Fish) Sushi is a Bad Idea

A few years ago, something happened to me on the island of Roatan. I had a realization about fish.

I was on a scuba diving trip to explore the pristine reefs of this famous island off the coast of Honduras.

Could Breadfruit Feed the World?

Most natural health experts and whole food devotees have probably never seen a breadfruit. Though I’ve known about breadfruit for a long time, I’ve only eaten it during my trips to the South Pacific and Hawaii, and although I didn’t go crazy for it at first, I’ve come to enjoy it.

How People Die During a Heat Wave

Whenever the news reports dozens of, or even thousands of people, dying during a heat wave, I hear some people doubting those statements – believing that they are exaggerated and that only the very old or sick can die of heat.

The Ex-Vegan Trend

Some people say that lately there’s been a “trend” of famous vegan YouTubers who have started eating meat again and made a sort of “coming out” video of why they’re no longer vegan.

The Dark Side of Testimonials

Testimonials are a tool used everywhere to promote the benefits of a diet or another health approach, which can be incredibly motivating and inspiring, but they also have their dark side, one that is rarely discussed.

Can Diabetics Eat Fruit?

Fruit is a natural food that’s often vilified the most by many trends of natural health and raw food movements.

Even the Hippocrates Health Institute has launched a fear campaign on eating fruit, claiming that fruit eating is responsible for the common health problems experienced by the majority of raw foodists.

7 “Life-Changing” Pieces of Music

Can some pieces of music change your life?

That expression is so overused, so I’m going to hesitate in answering in the affirmative.

Watch out for Ethnic Restaurants

In a presentation by Dr. Michael Klaper MD, restaurants were compared to being “ethnic-flavored oil, sugar and salt.”

He said jokingly:

“What do I feel like having tonight?