Frederic Patenaude's Blog, page 4

The Myth of Variety and a Balanced Diet

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve been eating the same meals over and over. Initially, this experiment started out of practical considerations.

Saturated Fats and Heart Disease Not Linked? Think Again

The public view of saturated fats and heart disease is rapidly changing, thanks to paleo bloggers and the media that have been riding the wave of attention of a few new studies on the link between cholesterol, saturated fats and heart disease.

The Dangers of NOT Eating a Vegan Diet

Many articles have been written about the dangers OF a vegan diet.

Many of the points made in those articles are valid and need to be raised.

My Digital Detox on a Remote Tropical Island

If you found the most beautiful island in the world would you tell others about it or would you want to keep the location of this paradise to yourself?

Raw Food Fanaticism

I started experimenting with my diet back in 1996, and ever since I’ve been searching for the healthiest, yet most practical way to eat and live.

Prioritizing Your Health

All around the world you’ll find people in varying degrees of health. While most health-enthusiast tend to get down specifically on the U.S.

My Ever-Changing Attitude Towards My Body Weight

In the winter of 2004-2005, at the age of 28, I was getting ready to embark on a 23-day water fast in Costa Rica.

How To Tell When Your Diet Isn’t Working

Let me start off by asking you a simple question: do you feel you’re getting the best results from your current food program?

The Raw Foodist’s Digestive Curse?

I’ve had a lot of personal experience in the raw food movement. Much of my adult life I’ve been actively seeking information and learning from others on the topic of nutrition and raw foods.

Caffeine Blues

Coffee is one of those beverages that has always received mixed reviews.

At one time, it was everybody’s favorite breakfast item to criticize, saying that it was too stimulating and hard on your adrenals, so you should swap it for a green juice or tea.