Frederic Patenaude's Blog, page 7

When “Health Food” Isn’t Really Healthy

Reading food labels can be a tricky thing. From the bright packaging to the bold claims right on the box that try to reel you in, we’re bombarded with information and [false] claims right from the beginning.

The Mono Fruit Myth

There’s a myth spread in some raw food circles, that says it’s better to consume fruit one at a time, rather than mixing them together.

French People Don’t Get Fat

You may have heard of the French Paradox.

This is mysterious statistical fact that although French people eat a diet rich in saturated fat, they have relatively low levels of cardiovascular disease, compared to Americans.

False Science Used by Raw Foodists to Promote Their Diet

Over the years, I’ve evolved from a very idealistic, somewhat naive view of raw food nutrition, based on the radical energy of my early twenties, to a more mature and complete understanding of the whole picture today.

Eating Raw and Vegan While Traveling

Let’s say that you were to travel extensively, go on a round-the-world trip, or even just go for a vacation abroad.

The “Power” in Willpower is Glucose

I got some great insights after listening to a live talk by evolutionary psychologist Doug Lisle, Ph.D.

I had to to share them with you, especially one key distinction.

What to Eat at an Italian Restaurant (Healthy Choices)

I live in an area of my city where there are a lot of Italian restaurants.

I love Italian food, but it’s not always the healthiest.

Should We Avoid Hybridized Fruits and Vegetables?

I recently received the following question from a reader:

“How do I buy fruits and vegetables that are closest to the way our ancestors ate them?

The All-Potato Diet

It sounds completely ridiculous. It sounds completely counter intuitive and counter productive.

But a diet composed of only white potatoes is one of the best mono-diets one can follow to improve their health and lose body fat.

How to Conduct a Five Day Water Fast

Last December, right before Christmas, I went to the TrueNorth Health Center in California to undergo a five-day water fast.

I stayed 7 days at the center (five days of fasting and two days of re-feeding), and thoroughly enjoyed my experience.