Comments on: Frederic Patenaude on Raw Food Diet Research and Errors : The Renegade Health Show Episode #563

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:18:04 +0000

I have researched the right diet for me for years. It is hard to suggest for someone else what will work for them. It is important to know what and why you choose to put what you do into your body, ultimately it is what you find to work best for you. For me, it has evolved to some raw foods each day, such as fruit and greens and some superfoods, cooked grains and veggies, occasional eggs and once in a while a good source of fish or meat. It is important to be conscientious of things that are not good to consume, and most all of us agree on eliminating processed foods as much as possible, alcohol, sugars, most oils, etc. I have found that being to regimented in what I can and cannot eat can cause deficiencies. So learn to be a little flexible and use your best judgement in what you eat. I do believe there is a place and a percentage to eating raw foods, it just will vary from person to person. We must listen to our bodies.

Rhonda
http://www.natural-health-cafe.org

By: Courtney Miller-Labrecque

Sat, 08 May 2010 19:01:56 +0000

Thanks for today’s show, Kevin! If you don’t mind me asking, where is Mr. Patenaude from? He sounds Quebecois!

I stick to eating as much organic/raw as I can. I never eat anything cooked. I feed my kids lightly cooked veggies once in a while for change, but mainly raw veggies for us. I find I feel healthier. When I do have a ‘craving or get hunger spurts I will have a slice of sprouted bread. I am fairly new eating this way, but I love it and will never go back

Courtney

By: Donna in Portland

Donna in Portland — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:46:37 +0000

These kind of talks and assumptions remind me of theories about the universe & God – no one really has the answer yet many believe they know the truth of all truths. I guess that’s what makes our simple ordinary little lives so interesting. We bounce our theories and supposed facts off each other and stir things up a bit.

Thanks Kevin and Anne Marie for the variety of shows.

Donna

By: Suzanne Glasper

Sat, 08 May 2010 03:53:10 +0000

wow looking at all the comments on the blog I just have to say we must look within for what works with us I have written an article on exactly this concerning this.
From my personal experience I can say that after being on raw foods for about three years my body cannot handle the same amounts of fats that I used to be able to, it seemed to be making my digestion weaker so Ive cut back.
Instead of eating a whole avocado I can only eat half,Nuts ,coconut I cant do very much of anymore ,seeds are a little better (I find chia seeds work very well for me though).During this time of my body resetting it rather than burden it I did experiment with a little steamed vegetables.
We also must take into consideration the land we we live on and what kind of climate we are living in that has a huge bearing on what may be optimal for us.As I always say health is not based just on what we feed our bodies but also what we feed our mind and spirit

By: Quinny

Quinny — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:29:13 +0000

I’m on the 80/10/10 diet and studying natural hygiene. Realized our body use different amount of different enzymes at different time to digest our food. Although, we don’t need the enzyme from our food to aid digestion is a new concept to me, it does sound reasonable. I’m going to test this concept with a little bit of cooked food, see if it works for me. That way, I can cut down my fruit intake and save dome money

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:25:06 +0000

Another interesting interview showing a different point of view. Definitely seems to have people commenting

I like listening to all of the interviews and viewpoints that you bring us. I take what I can use, and leave the the rest.

Being gluten-free is the #1 thing that works for me. I’m eating a high-raw diet, but am not vegan. In the warmer months, I eat less cooked foods, and in the colder months, I eat more cooked / warming foods.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:07:54 +0000

Interesting ideas here, I will take what I think is right and ignore what I know is wrong. It is an ongoing journey we all have, trying to figure out what to eat at each phase of our lives, but well worth the time an energy. Most people just eat without any information on nutrition, and I thank you for putting different points of view out for us to ponder.

By: Angie leigh

Angie leigh — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:41:05 +0000

I find that the raw food diet mixed with ocasional organic cooked meat and whole cooked foods works best for me. I abstain from wheat, flour, sugar, dairy and all artificial additives. This way for me is the absolute best, however I am still in my experimental stages, so I may opt for a 100% raw food diet one day…however I still deep down believe I need animal protine sometimes.
I am actually afraid that if I do not eat eat I will become unhealthy over the long run because I will cause defficencies in my body. I know suplementation is a choice, but I would rather eat the foods that contain the vitamins and minerals I need. Maybe you talked about this is pervious episodes, but I have never seen it…could you offer any clarity on this?

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:17:15 +0000

To find out about the role of enzymes in raw foods, read Edward Howell’s “Food enzymes for Health and Longevity” (1980)This work was originally published under the title “The Status of Food Enzymes in Digestion and Metabolism” (1946) by the National Enzyme Company.

Living on raw foods banishes ill health and disease. Living on the same foods cooked brings ill health and disease.

I have spent the last 20 years helping sick people regain their health, youth and confidence.

Ann Wigmore did marvels with her all raw living foods saving many lives condemned by the medical doctors as only having weeks to live. Her Hippocrates Health Institute is still going today. Read her book “Why Suffer” ISBN 0-89529-286-6 (pbk.)

May I encourage everyone to seek out the truth of everything, for by so doing will bring riches in health and well-being. As we read in scripture ” I would that you prosper and be in good health” Blessings to all, Neil.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:16:13 +0000

To number 13, your comment about feeling in the dark. I also felt that way being new to eating raw. What is helping me is the book – Transitioning to Living Cuisine by Rene Oswald.
The book helps so much by starting out easy on level one and gives you time to adjust to those recipes then you build on what you have learned. She suggests you stay one week on each level but for me I know I must make things a habit before moving on and so far I have stayed on the first 2 levels about 3 weeks each.
I had been trying to put a raw food plan together not getting anywhere till I found this book. I can not say enough positive things about this book. I feel the reason I am able to stay on this plan is that it is easy and I feel so much better with more energy.
Hope this helps.