Raw Foods
There’s Something Fishy About Fish
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 ... more »
The Top 10 Health Trends of 2017
“Ugly produce” will go mainstream this year Health trends come and go! Think of goji berries, Noni juice, raw chocolate, etc. We don’t ... more »
Ending the Fear of Fruit
Even though fruit has universally been a symbol of healthy eating, many health theories now vilify it. “Don’t eat too much ... more »
Is Bottled Coconut Water Healthy?
I’ve always loved young, green coconuts. Drinking fresh coconuts is something I do daily when I’m in the tropics. Coconut water is Nature’s ... more »
The Chipotle Method
When I first went plant-based, I spent an embarrassing amount of time, energy, and money preparing meals. Because I was transitioning from a standard ... more »
5 Super Foods That Grow In My Garden: Why tradition respects the daily use of superfoods to complement a healthy diet.
Superfood: Noni I get up early in the morning, face the rising sun, and stand quietly in my garden. It feels good. In the evening, I watch the sunset ... more »
The Coconut Blood Transfusion Myth
The coconut tree is the tree of life! It has more uses than almost any other plant on the planet. Many islands in the South Pacific would be ... more »
Raw Milk: It’s Good for You, Right? : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
So what is the deal with raw milk… All good? All Bad? Or somewhere in between… I probably address raw milk about every 5-6 months, but ... more »
Peruvian Aji Amarillo, the Yellow Chili—Put Soul Into Your Cooked or Raw Foods!
Natural foods by themselves tend to be flavorless. Why not add flame, flavor, and soul to your vegetarian and vegan cooking? Salsa Recipe Below! Every ... more »
3 Reasons Why the Raw Food Diet May Not Be Good for Kids
A raw food diet may leave kids with serious nutrient deficiencies. Many adults swear by it—the raw food diet. Eating only uncooked fruits and ... more »
The Original Paleo Fruit: Could Breadfruit Feed The World?
Breadfruit grows in poor conditions, even in salty sandy soils that can’t support other plants. Experts think it might even survive soils damaged by ... more »
Instead of Wheat, Try These 7 Gluten-Free Grains
Quinoa is a healthy and nutritious grain alternative for those looking to avoid gluten. Are you on a gluten-free diet? If so, you may be missing ... more »
3 Healthy Seeds—Comparing and Contrasting Chia, Flax, and Hemp
Chia, flax, and hemp seeds are all great sources of protein and antioxidants, and make an easy healthy addition to your diet. About a decade ago, ... more »
#3 Sushi Health Risk—Toxins, with 10 Tips to Protect Yourself
In addition to parasites and bacteria, sushi may also be contaminated with toxins. After talking about parasites and bacteria in former posts, now ... more »
#2 Sushi Health Risk—Bacteria, with 10 Tips to Protect Yourself
Sushi can be contaminated with bacteria and viruses, which can cause digestive issues. After talking about parasites in a former post, now it’s time ... more »
#1 Sushi Health Risk—Parasites, with 7 Tips to Protect Yourself
Might that plate of sushi be contaminated with parasites? An informal poll by Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News showed that most doctors who ... more »
Dragon Fruit—A New Super Food
I grow this unusual fruit for my own use—it has a number of health benefits. The first time I ate dragon fruit was in Hong Kong, and then in ... more »
10 Tips for Preserving Vitamins and Shelf Life in Produce
Americans throw away thousands of dollars every year in spoiled produce. Try these tips for making your goodies last longer. We’re all trying to eat ... more »
14 Raw Food Pitfalls and How to Tell the Real Experts from the Rest
Today, we’re exposed to more and more information about the raw food diet. Some of it is helpful, but some of it is misleading or even harmful. ... more »
Transforming Cooked Comfort Foods into Raw Delights
When you make raw foods taste good and feel good, it makes changing your diet easy. I have always maintained that if you give people food that ... more »
Stinging Nettles May Help Treat Arthritis and Enlarged Prostate : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
They’ll sting you if you touch them without gloves, but they’re full of health benefits. Touch one and you’re likely to regret it ... more »
Is Your Coconut Oil Extracted with Toxic Chemicals? : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
Is virgin or “pure” coconut oil better than regular? Coconut oil has experienced a resurgence lately, as scientific research has revealed ... more »
7 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
They make great “pets,” but they’re even better as part of your diet. They became popular as “chia pets” in the 1980s, ... more »
10 Amazing Anti-Aging Foods You Can Find at the Grocery Store : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
Looking for regular foods that provide anti-aging benefits? Try avocados. It’s always exciting to read about a new anti-aging food with great ... more »
My Favorite Go-To Juices : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
Mmmm… Greens. We’re working hard to get some nutrition, minerals and vitamins back into Annmarie’s body after her pregnancy — ... more »
The Top Five Raw Foods That Are Healthy For Your Teeth : Guest Author Dr. Joseph Hung
He knows where to get a natural toothbrush. You probably already know that the foods you eat can have a major impact on your overall health. What you ... more »
Bored with Your Salad? Try New Dressings! : Guest Author Cherie Soria
If there’s one thing we raw fooders love, it’s our salads! A big, fresh, organic salad everyday is a great way to get your greens, not to mention ... more »
Is Your Raw Vegan Diet Eroding Your Teeth? Study Results : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
It’s healthy for your body, but what about your teeth? You know all the health benefits of a raw food diet, but did you know that it could ... more »
Is Your Raw Vegan Diet Eroding Your Teeth? Study Results : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
It’s healthy for your body, but what about your teeth? You know all the health benefits of a raw food diet, but did you know that it could ... more »
The Raw Food Train is Here—Do You Want Onboard? : by Guest Author Cherie Soria
It used to be you couldn’t find raw food restaurants anywhere, but that’s changing. We all have dreams and fantasies. They give us ... more »
Super Nut? Studies Show – Walnuts Great for Diabetics and Rank Above Many Other Healthy Nuts : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
A new study shows that walnuts help improve blood vessel function in diabetics, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease. If you’ve ... more »
Does the Shape of Food Tell You Which Body Part It’s Good For? 7 Good Examples : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
In the Doctrine of Signatures, carrot slices, thought to look like the human eye, were said to help protect the health of the eye. Modern science ... more »
5 Foods Toxic to the Liver, Plus 5 Great Raw Foods for Liver Detox : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
You know fast food is out, but what other foods may be bad for your liver? Dedicated to preserving your health? Into detoxification techniques? Then ... more »
Making the World Lighter Through Healthy, Gourmet Raw Food : by Guest Author Cherie Soria
Cherie found her purpose when she discovered she could create tasty raw vegan cuisine. I learned about death and disease at a young age. My mother ... more »
Is the Calcium in Raw Vegetables Absorbable? : Exclusive Renegade Health Q & A
Could egg shells be a good source of calcium? Like I said yesterday, today, I’m going to be focusing on answering your personal questions about ... more »
Cool Ways to Cut a Pepper : The Renegade Health Show Episode #904
After a short hiatus, The Renegade Health Show is back! This week, I’ll have three more episodes for you to relax and enjoy. The show’s a ... more »
Best of The Renegade Health Show: Raw Chocolate Controversy
Like I said in yesterday’s show, for the next few weeks, I’m going to be running some of the best Renegade Health Shows… I’m ... more »
What to Do If Your Overwhelmed with Getting the Raw Food Diet Right? (Or Any Diet!)
Strange how as a kid, I never seemed to feel to overwhelmed… what happened? (In the pic, Frankie and Malakai blowing out a candle.) When ... more »
I Know Blueberries are Good For Me, But Why? : An Exlusive Renegade Health Article by Dr. J.E. Williams
Studies show that the phenolic compounds in blueberries can lower the risk for cancer, exert liver protective effects, reduce inflammation, protect ... more »
Is Almond Milk Better than Cow’s Milk (Part 2) : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
Sometimes from the top, you can see a little more clearly. After publishing the Almond Milk vs. Cow’s Milk question I answered the other day, I ... more »
Is Almond Milk a Good Replacement for Cow’s Milk? The Renegade Health Show Episode #869
Almond milk, cow’s milk, hemp milk… what’s the deal? Are vegan milks better than cow’s milk? What’s the nutrition ... more »
Is It OK to Eat Goji Berries Every Day? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #868
There are a lot of superfoods out there and you know that I’m a little skeptical of most of them… Today, I talk about goji berries and if ... more »
Want To Know What the Raw Food Leaders and Experts Eat? : Renegade Health Book Review
Here’s what Nomi Shannon made for us when we visited a few years ago… I know… I do too! That’s why when Nomi Shannon, the Raw ... more »
What Do I Do If My Teeth Are Falling Apart on the Raw Food Diet? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #866
I had some pretty bad teeth issues along my own raw food journey, so I definitely understand questions like these! Today, I’m going to address ... more »
8 Raw Foods We Eat All The Time : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
In Peru, we’d drink tea from this herb just about every day… Last week, I posted an article on 5 foods we don’t really think are as ... more »
5 “Raw” Foods We Don’t Think Are As Healthy As Everyone Says : Exclusive Renegade Health Article
Some of these flowers will turn into cacao pods the size of a mini football… it’s pretty freaking amazing, right? (Quepos, Costa ... more »
What Diet Do You Eat Now, Kevin? (Are You a Raw Foodist Anymore?) : Renegade Health Q & A
The Austin skyline growing… We’ve settled into Austin and last night went to an Improv Show downtown… This is the third time ... more »
What Does Chinese Medicine Think of Raw Foods? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #769
There were a lot of opinions about what diet is best in the Great Health Debate… One that wasn’t covered was the Chinese medicine ... more »
Raw Foods We No Longer Eat : Renegade Health Classics
Last Renegade Health Classics show here… About 10 months ago, we presented a list of raw foods that we don’t eat anymore. Over time on a ... more »
Is Organic Peanut Butter OK to Eat? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #759
I know… If you’ve been eating healthy for a while chances are you haven’t eaten much peanut butter. To much aflatoxin, right? In ... more »
Who’s Killing the Birds, Raw Food Leaders and Delicious Recipes : The 7 Things I Learned This Week
Jonny 5 is a small time killer compared to the USDA… It’s Saturday and I’m excited to give you the 7 Things I Learned this ... more »
Is Raw, Unpasteurized Cow’s Milk Any Different than Pasteurized Milk? : The Renegade Health Newsletter
A simple Peruvian meal with potatoes, olives, toasted corn and farm cheese. We had a lot of great feedback from yesterday’s article, and it ... more »
A New, Groundbreaking Special Event Coming Tomorrow : The Renegade Health Show Episode #745
Tomorrow, we have something groundbreaking coming… Find out what it is here… Your question of the day: Are there any experts that I ... more »
Update on Raw Cruciferous Vegetables and Thyroid Function : The Renegade Health Show Episode #739
A great question came in overnight about raw cruciferous vegetables and the thyroid based on the comments I made yesterday… Today, I answer that ... more »
Do You Use Oregano Oil for Stomach Cramping? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #736
Back to questions today! I have a bunch that include if you should use oregano oil for stomach cramping, what you should do if a friend has diabetes, ... more »
The 7 Things I Learned this Year 2010 Edition : The Renegade Health Newsletter
Looking up for 2011! It’s 2011! Annmarie and I (and Jonny 5) want to welcome you into the new year with some great insights about health that ... more »
Why the FDA Wants to Stop Small Farm Food Production : The Renegade Health Show Episode #726
Today, we have more on the Rawsome Foods Co-op raid with Aajonus Vonderplanitz… In this episode, Aajonus explains why the FDA has an interest in ... more »
UPDATE: Raided By the FDA for Selling Raw Milk and Farm Fresh Foods : The Renegade Health Show #725
About 6 months ago, the Rawsome Co-op in Venice Beach, CA was raided by the FDA… After following this story for a while, I wanted to talk to ... more »
Do Carrots Absorb Pesticides? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #721
Today, we have the great start of an interview series with Elaine Wilkes… In this first installment, she’s going to talk about the ... more »
Which Whole Foods Aren’t OK to Eat? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #709
It seems like I confused a bunch of you guys with my talk about food science… Today, I address some of your concerns about whole foods and if we ... more »
Why Food Science Doesn’t Work : The Renegade Health Show Episode #706
Recently we got a question about Irish moss and carageenan… In the episode, I talk about why we can’t use food science to decide which ... more »
I Thought Raw Food Would Get Rid of My Acne : The Renegade Health Show Episode #705
I’ve heard this more than once… Today, Annmarie and I talk about a few people we know who’s acne got worse on the raw food diet. It ... more »
How to Use Different Sweeteners in Your Raw Food Recipes : The Renegade Health Show Episode #686
I know you all love sweets… 😉 Today, I ask Cherie Soria what sweeteners she likes to use in her raw food recipes as well as her thoughts on ... more »
How to Use Your Cooked Skills to Make Awesome Raw Food Meals : The Renegade Health Show Episode #685
Today, we continue my interview with Cherie Soria, founder of the Living Light Culinary Institute… I’m not a great raw food chef at all, ... more »
How to Make a Great Raw Food Recipe with Cherie Soria : The Renegade Health Show Episode #684
I recently had a chance to chat with Cherie Soria by phone… Cherie is the founder of the Living Light Culinary Institute in Ft. Bragg, CA. What ... more »
Kevin, Why Did You Harm Animals for Your Own Health Experiment? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #676
This is a question that needs to be addressed… There’s more to it than this simple analysis. I answer that and more in today’s show. ... more »
My Raw Cow Milk and Dairy Experiment : The Renegade Health Show Episode #673
All this talk about animal protein and products started with my first experiment with goat’s kefir and yogurt… As you know, I experimented ... more »
Daniel Vitalis on the Positives and Negatives of the Raw Vegan Diet : The Renegade Health Show Episode #671
After the Susan Schenck interview, a lot of you were calling for Daniel Vitalis’ thoughts on the raw vegan diet and his own ... more »
Candid Thoughts on the Raw Food Community with Philip McCluskey : The Renegade Health Show Episode #668
This is our final installment with Philip McCluskey… He also has been traveling around the US (and the world) and has made some observations ... more »
How Philip McCluskey Lost Over 200 Pounds on the Raw Food Diet : The Renegade Health Show Episode #665
We’re at the Longevity Conference in Costa Mesa, CA… While here, I ran into our friend Philip McCluskey, who’s lost over 200 pounds ... more »
Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Raw Food Challenges and Raising Vegan Children : The Renegade Health Show Episode #661
This is the final installment of my interview with Dr. Joel Fuhrman… We’ve had a lot of favorable response to this, so I’m thrilled ... more »
Dr. Joel Fuhrman Talks on the Dangers of Sea Salt : The Renegade Health Show Episode #659
I know I talked about this a few months ago, but I’m going to let an MD who has some serious experience with this back me up… In this ... more »
Why Your Addicted to Certain Foods with Dr. Joel Fuhrman : The Renegade Health Show Episode #658
Last night I had an opportunity to interview Dr. Joel Fuhrman… So for the next 4 episodes, we’ll be talking about addictive foods, sea ... more »
Thoughts on the Raw Food Diet, Vegan Diet, Eating Meat and More : The Renegade Health Show Episode #654
There has been a ton of discussion over this last week’s interview… In today’s show, I speak about the raw food diet, why Susan ... more »
Is Aloe Juice OK to Drink? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #648
Today, I answer a host of questions on raw foods, health and supplements… I explain if aloe juice is OK to drink, how to get your vitamin D ... more »
What Raw Foodies, Vegans and Vegetarians Need to Know : The Renegade Health Newsletter
Sebastian enjoying a Peruvian smoothie… Ingredients: Raw egg, condensed milk, banana, malt, papaya, carrot juice, and beer (I forget the ... more »
Want to Learn How Prepare Foods Like a Raw Food Chef? : Renegade Health Announcement
Ann and I with Howard Lyman (The Mad Cowboy) in Ft. Bragg last year. There have been a lot of cool things coming across my “desk” ... more »
Should You Eat Your Protein First? : The Renegade Health Show Episode #626
A follow up on yesterday’s question on purine and meats is this one… Should you eat your protein first? Well, if I told you now, you ... more »
Do You Need to Eat Meat to Get Your Purine : The Renegade Health Show Episode #625
Nope, not protein, but purine… A question came in the other day about if you need meat to get your purine. In this episode, I explain what ... more »
Is The Low Fat Diet the Right Diet : The Renegade Health Show Episode #620
I’ve experimented with a bunch of diets… The low fat diet is one that I’ve spent a lot of time on recently. While low fat is good in ... more »
Are Coconuts Dipped in Formaldehyde (Update!) : The Renegade Health Show Episode #618
I’ve addressed this question before, but after talking to John Kohler, who’s done his own research, I have more information… In this ... more »
Why You Should Rotate Your Greens with Victoria Boutenko : The Renegade Health Show Episode #600
Today’s episode, I have a special clip with Victoria Boutenko… She shares why you should rotate your greens. This whole week, I’m ... more »
Will Store Bought Kombucha No Longer Be Raw : The Renegade Health Show Episode #596
Today’s program focuses more on the recent move by Whole Foods Market to remove all kombucha products from their shelves… In this video, I ... more »
Whole Foods Pulls All Kombucha Products from Shelves Due to Alcohol Content : The Renegade Health Show #595
Just last week, Whole Foods Market announced that it has removed all Kombucha products from it’s shelves… The cited alcohol content of up ... more »
Dealing with Cirrhosis of the Liver Naturally : The Renegade Health Show Episode #589
It’s Friday, and we have a full reel of Q and A for you… How to deal with cirrhosis of the liver is up first, then we talk about tooth ... more »
Is Wearing a Bra Healthy : The Renegade Health Show Episode #580
I was going to handle the “is wearing a bra healthy” question on my own… But Annmarie added a good tip from someone who has some ... more »
Can Seaweeds Cause Body Odor : The Renegade Health Show Episode #575
Back in the swing this week with more questions… We still are really backed up with questions from a few weeks ago and I’m wondering if ... more »
Can Aloe Vera Improve Digestion : The Renegade Health Show Episode #573
This episode is not only about if aloe vera can improve digestion, it’s also about aloe vera and if it’s able to help produce HCl… I ... more »
Do Processed Raw Foods Have Any Nutritional Value : The Renegade Health Show Episode #568
We’ve skipped day 4 of our juice fast at Hacienda Del Sol in Costa Rica, to bring you a more interesting day 5… Annmarie did a ... more »
Raw Food Diet Mistakes with Frederic Patenaude : The Renegade Health Show Episode #564
This is our last video of Frederic Patenaude week… LOL! We’ve had a great time with Frederic and Veronica and have spent hours discussing ... more »
Frederic Patenaude on Raw Food Diet Research and Errors : The Renegade Health Show Episode #563
This whole week we’ve spent time with Frederic Patenaude and his new bride Veronica… It’s been fun swapping stories about health, ... more »
How Vanilla Beans are Harvested and Make it to Your Kitchen : The Renegade Health Show Episode #560
It’s always amazing to see how foods actually make it to your dinner table… We took a tour at the Finca de Villa Vanilla in Costa Rica and ... more »
Learn How Cinnamon is Grown and Harvested : The Renegade Health Show Episode #561
I thought this part of the tour was even more educational than the vanilla beans… Our tour guide showed us how cinnamon is grown and harvested, ... more »
Raw Food Challenges with Dr. Alan Goldhamer : The Renegade Health Show Episode #556
Today is the last installment of Dr. Alan Goldhamer from the True North Health Center… In this clip he talks about raw food challenges and ... more »
Will Oil of Oregano Kill Probiotics : The Renegade Health Show Episode #551
More questions today… First off, thanks for posting your comments on the MyStyle blog! We really appreciate it! Now on to the ... more »
Kevin Does a Juicing Plan with Kimora Lee (On Your TV!) : The Renegade Health Show Episode #550
Alright! This show is really about you and some comments that were posted last week about answering questions on the show that Wendy and Jordan ... more »
Thinking About Changing Your Diet (Watch This) : The Renegade Health Show Episode #549
I focus a lot on what language I use when I speak… Of course, sometimes I don’t have a censor, but most of the time, I’m conscious ... more »
Is There a Legal Requirement on the Term Raw : The Renegade Health Show Episode #548
We answer a bunch of questions today… Here they are: 1. Recently I was told I have to eat fermented food, why?? 2. How necessary is the culture? ... more »
Jameth Sheridan on Cooked Foods that are Healthier than Some Raw Foods You May be Eating : The Renegade Health Show Episode #540
Today, we’re going to continue Dr. Jameth Sheridan’s interview and he’s going to… 1. Talk about cooked foods that are ... more »
Raw Fooders May Really Need More Protein – The Renegade Health Show Episode #536
Low protein, low protein, low protein… But what if this weren’t exactly true. In this interview Donna Gates explains a massively important ... more »
Top 10 Smoothie Ingredients Right Now – The Renegade Health Show Episode #534
A lot of people ask us what we eat on a regular basis… So today, I talk about what we’re eating now as well as my top 10 smoothie ... more »
How to Store Fresh Juices – The Renegade Health Show Episode #530
Jay Kordich ran out of time last week to explain how to store fresh juices… No problem, though, I’ll take the reigns and explain it for ... more »
Paul Nison on Raw Vegan Pitfalls – The Renegade Health Show Episode #529
Here’s the last of the Expo West series for ya… Today, I talk with Paul Nison about supplementation, blood testing and raw vegan pitfalls. ... more »
Is it OK to Remove the Fiber When You Juice – The Renegade Health Show Episode #528
Today, Jay Kordich (the JuiceDaddy) explains if it’s OK to remove the fiber from your vegetables when you juice… As a rule, I like to look ... more »
Should I Get My Calories from Fruit or Nuts – The Renegade Health Show Episode #523
The debate continues… Fruit, fat? Where should you get your calories… Today, I talk about how I navigate through this maze of conflicting ... more »
Should You Eat Dehydrated Foods – The Renegade Health Show Episode #521
Yesterday, we tackled fasting… Today, Aris Latham speaks on whether you should dehydrate your foods or not. In this interview, he also addresses ... more »
Does Blending Destroy 90% of the Nutrients in Your Smoothie – The Renegade Health Show Episode #514
Here’s the answer to the biggest question of the week… “Does blending destroy 90% of the nutrients in your smoothie?” Today, I ... more »
How to Sprout in a Jar (If We Can Do It, So Can You!) – The Renegade Health Show Episode #512
Today, Ann’s going to show you how to sprout in a jar… It’s so easy and doesn’t take up too much space. 🙂 As we’ve ... more »
Brian Clement on Three Essential Raw Foods – The Renegade Health Show #509
You all have been asking for a while to get Dr. Brian Clement on the show… Finally, we had our opportunity this week thanks to the work of Rene, ... more »
Do More Raw Food Products Mean Less Quality – The Renegade Health Show Episode #508
The question is an important one to ask… Does the influx of more raw vendors mean less quality foods? You’ll see my answer ... more »
Which is Better: Juicing or Blending – The Renegade Health Show Episode #506
This is an age-old debate… Which is better: juicing or blending. Today, I put a new spin on it that you may not have heard before. I also answer ... more »
How to Open Young Thai Coconuts Easy (Brown Ones Too!) – The Renegade Health Show Episode #504
After yesterday’s episode, we got a lot of requests for us to explain how to open young Thai coconuts… So today, we went to the ... more »
How to Cut Open a Coconut – The Renegade Health Show Episode #503
In Key West, we’ve been getting our coconut fix… I’ve learned from some of the locals here, exactly how to cut open a coconut as ... more »
How Do You Know the Recommended Daily Values are Right – The Renegade Health Show Episode #499
How do you know the recommended daily values are right? Well, you really don’t. So today I explain how you can find out what works for you. I ... more »
Weird Tropical Fruit Taste Test – The Renegade Health Show Episode #490
Today, Charlie Wilson of Help Yourself Cafe, gives me a taste test of two unusual tropical fruits… Watch now to find out if I liked ANY of them! ... more »
How Do I Get My Husband to Eat More Raw Foods – The Renegade Health Show Episode #489
It’s an age old question… You can also replace “husband” with wife, friend, grandma, dog, or any other person you think could ... more »
How to Treat Brittle Nails – The Renegade Health Show #484
This is a popular question that we’ve received over the last year… I’ll explain how to deal with brittle nails and what to look at ... more »
I Eat Raw Foods But I’m Still Always Sick – The Renegade Health Show Episode #460
Have you been on the raw food diet for a while and are still getting sick more than you think you should? Many people chalk this sickness up to ... more »
Kudos to Paul Nison and Victoria Boutenko – The Renegade Health Show Episode #454
There’s a buzz in the raw food world… Paul Nison and Victoria Boutenko have both recently shared information that some in the raw food ... more »
5 Ways to “Sneak” More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Child’s Diet
By Kevin Gianni At times it may seem more likely that you’ll win a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot, than get your child to eat anything that is ... more »
What if I Get Cold on the Raw Food Diet in the Winter – The Renegade Health Show Episode #444
Q & A today… I love these shows… I get so pumped up to do them. I can hardly sit still. (I’m sure you notice in the ... more »
Is the Raw Food Diet what God Intended? – The Renegade Health Show Episode #443
Today, back by popular demand, Reverend George Malkmus continues his talk on the raw food diet. In this clip he explains if the raw food diet is what ... more »
How to Get Started on The Raw Food (Or ANY Diet) – The Renegade Health Show Episode #437
Last night, we spoke in Roswell, GA (just north of Atlanta)… Today, we’re at the Living Foods Institute hanging out with all the great ... more »
Can I Use Soy Lecithin in Raw Food Recipes – The Renegade Health Show Episode #409
Today is another Q and A day… In this show, I answer your questions about raw tortilla chips, soy lecithin in raw food recipes, alternatives to ... more »
Is it Safe to Switch to Raw Foods While Breastfeeding? – The Renegade Health Show Epsiode #408
Fairly controversial topic from what my research shows… Could switching to raw foods while breastfeeding cause an unnecessary release of ... more »
How Do You Wash Your Cutting Board – The Renegade Health Show Episode #406
In this episode, I’m back to answering questions… I’ll answer what raw foods have vitamin b, how we wash our cutting board, and a ... more »
How Many Leafy Greens Should I Eat? – The Renegade Health Show Episode #404
Last night, Dr. Doug Graham and I did an event in St. George, Utah… After we both spoke, we sat down to take questions from the group, and this ... more »
Raw Foods We’ve Cut From Our Diet (Or Scaled Back) in the Last Year – The Renegade Health Show Episode #390
It’s amazing how our bodies adjust and adapt… Annmarie and I were talking over the weekend about what raw foods we used to eat and what ... more »
How Does Raw Food Work with Your Blood Type – The Renegade Health Show Episode #387
I’ve always wondered if the blood type diet worked with raw foods… To me it always seemed just too categorical for our physical nature. In ... more »
How Much Salt Is Too Much – The Renegade Health Show #379
Some of you may be starting to thing this is the Renegade Health Spoiler Show… LOL! Don’t worry, today, I’m not going to take a hard ... more »
Agave Re-Revisited – More On Raw Agave, High Fructose Corn Syrup and How Fructose Affects the Liver – The Renegade Health Show Episode #374
Lots of questions about agave nectar from yesterday’s show… So today, we interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast for this important ... more »
Agave Revisited – Is Agave a Healthy Sweetener – The Renegade Health Show Episode #373
We covered agave nectar about 6 months ago, but a few questions yesterday spurred a few questions… Today, I’m going to reveal a little ... more »
What Foods Can’t Be Eaten Raw – The Renegade Health Show Episode #368
Today, I’m calling on you… I answer a bunch of questions about eating late at night, some thoughts on Ayurveda, how much protein is in ... more »
How Do I Get More Vegetables In My Diet… Try This – The Rengade Health Show Episode #367
Annmarie is up in Vancouver, BC for a retreat and I realized I wasn’t getting enough vegetables in my diet the last couple of days… So I ... more »
Can You Get Enough Iron and Calcium from Vegetables – The Renegade Health Show Episode #366
Today, Dr. Karin Dina D.C. will take you through a nutritional profile of her favorite salad… What’s awesome about this little tutorial is ... more »
Are Superfoods Really Necessary to Be Healthy – The Renegade Health Show Episode #353
Today, I’m going to talk about what superfoods mean to me and why there may be some misunderstanding as to what they really are… I’m ... more »
Does Blending Food Destroy Nutrients – The Renegade Health Show Episode #350
This is a question we get all the time… Does blending food destroy nutrients AND how much does it matter if it does? Today, I’ll answer ... more »
Top Anti-Inflammatory Raw Foods – The Renegade Health Show Episode #344
Thanks for the feedback from yesterday’s show… Based on that, we’ve clarified and additional-ized (love that quasi-word!) the topic ... more »
How to Gain Weight on the Vegan or Raw Food Diet with Robert Cheeke – The Renegade Health Show Episode #335
First off, I want to congratulate our good friends Matt and Angela Stokes-MONARCH! Their wedding here at Angel Farm in Oregon over the weekend was ... more »
What Are Some Raw and Vegan Options for Contraceptives – The Renegade Health Show Episode #333
Today we’re almost 1/3 of the way to 1000 episodes! 🙂 And to celebrate, let’s talk contraceptives (LOL!) for people who want to ... more »
A Raw Food Recipe for Cherry Chutney – The Renegade Health Show Episode #322
Annmarie loves cherries… So naturally, this recipe for cherry chutney jumped off the page when she read it. Today, she’ll show you how to ... more »
A Fresh, Wild, Raw Food Lemonade – The Renegade Health Show Episode #320
I say “lemonade,” but there’s really no lemons involved… This is a special wild food (and raw) recipe put together by Katrina ... more »
Will I Get Over Sensitive if I Eat More Raw Food – The Renegade Health Show Episode #310
The body can be tricky sometimes… Some people fear that they’ll get more sensitive as they go further along on a raw food path. Is it ... more »
How to Answer the Where do You Get Your Protein Question – The Renegade Health Show Episode #308
You know you’ve gotten it before… The dreaded “Where do you get your protein?” question. Raw foodies, vegans, even vegetarians ... more »
High Raw Food Success Principle #2 – The Renegade Health Show Episode #301
Success with the “High Raw” plan… It can happen! I promise. 🙂 Today, I talk about the 2nd principle of “High Raw” and ... more »
Sticking to a High Raw Food Diet – The Renegade Health Show Episode #300
Since this is a special week (we’re celebrating 300 episodes!), I thought I’d do a special series on “High Raw”… So for ... more »
Is Coconut Oil Healthy and What about Lycopene – The Renegade Health Show Episode #286
I had a chance to hang with Rick and Karin Dina in Santa Rosa right after John Kohler… Told you it was an awesome potluck! Rick and Karin in ... more »
Are All Raw Foods Healthy – The Renegade Health Show Episode #285
Today, John Kolher gives us the lowdown about raw foods… Shea had an amazing potluck in Santa Rosa, CA yesterday and there were some incredible ... more »
How to Pick Nettles and Raw Macadamia Nuts at Glen Ivy Farm – The Renegade Health Show Episode #281
We spent a few days at Glen Ivy Farm in Corona, CA… We were definitely spoiled! 🙂 Coming from Connecticut, it’s not often you can pick ... more »
Do Excalibur Dehydrator Sheets Contain Teflon – The Renegade Health Show Episode #276
We actually didn’t know whether or not the excalibur dehydrator sheets contained teflon… So we did some research and found out the scoop ... more »
Is Lucuma Powder OK for Candida – The Renegade Health Show Episode #270
We still had a bunch of questions to answer from the last few posts, particularly this one about lucuma powder and candida… I think you guys got ... more »
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Sprouts – The Renegade Health Show Episode #269
After the Tree of Life episode we got a lot of questions about how to sprout… Today, I run through all of them from how much hydrogen peroxide ... more »
How to Sprout: The Tree of Life Way – The Renegade Health Show Episode #266
I figured we’d give you this “green” episode on St. Patrick’s Day! I’m excited to bring you this episode because it ... more »
What are Ketones – The Renegade Health Show Episode #253
What are ketones? Take a watch today to find out! NOTE: This description of ketones is not 100% accurate. I was taught this definition over 5 years ... more »
Dr. Fred Bisci on Longevity and the Raw Food Diet – The Renegade Health Show Episode #244
Today, I went to see Dr. Fred Bisci to talk to him about my last 2 years of health experiments… Everything from the cacao incident, to the lyme ... more »
Do I Need Enzymes on a Raw Food Diet – The Renegade Health Show Episode #243
A lot of people ask us if we need enzymes on a raw food diet… In this episode, I answer that question as well as if oxalates are in green juice, ... more »
A Tropical Fruit Paradise at La Casa Verde in Honduras – The Renegade Health Show Episode #236
No only is Wendy Green’s Yoga Retreat a great place for ashtanga yoga, it’s also a paradise of tropical fruit… There’s so much ... more »
Does Heating Tea Destroy Enzymes – The Renegade Health Show Episode #230
Bianca had a great question about heating tea and if it destroys the enzymes or not… In this episode, I cover this question as well as HIIT ... more »
Is there a Difference Between White and Black Chia Seeds – The Renegade Health Show Episode #215
A reader recently asked if there was a difference between white and black chia seeds… It’s a great question and in this show I answer ... more »
Is Raw Maranatha Almond Butter Really Raw – The Renegade Health Show #210
From time to time I get emails from viewers how have done a little research and in this case it’s about Raw Maranatha Almond Butter. Amy Tuggle ... more »
Mamey, Sapodilla? Huh? – The Renegade Health Show Episode #208
We don’t get many exotic fruits in the northeast… So I was thrilled when we went the the Tijuana farmers market and Matt Monarch ... more »
The Health Benefits of Coconuts (A Covert Mission in Rosarito) – The Renegade Health Show Episode #206
In this show we mention the health benefits of coconuts, but the real fun was getting them from the roadside stand… You can watch Matt and I try ... more »
Angela Stokes and Matt Monarch Explain How Often You Should Eat – The Renegade Health Show Episode #205
How often to eat is a popular question… In this episode (since we can!), I had Angela Stokes and Matt Monarch answer the questions about raw ... more »
What to Do if Your Knees Hurt and More on the Agave Saga – The Renegade Health Show Episode #202
I’m kind of done with the agave nectar saga… 🙂 I think outside of the back and forth, there’s a message about sugars and ... more »
Lo Han, Blanched Almonds, Raw Honey, Ezekiel Bread and a Tour of Our Fridge – The Renegade Health Show Episode #197
Bunch of questions today… Here are the ones that I go over: – I have a question – the recipe says for the almonds to soak overnight ... more »
Is There Corn Syrup in Agave Nectar – The Renegade Health Show Episode #191
The buzz about agave nectar has hit the web… There are rumors that food companies have been using corn syrup instead of agave to sweeten their ... more »
More on the Cacao Incident – The Rengade Health Show Episode #190
There were just so many questions and thoughts and feedback from yesterday’s show, I had to do this follow up… In this show I’ve ... more »
My Personal Cacao Incident – The Renegade Health Show Episode #189
So you guys have been asking… So I will be glad to share this with you. This video is my own personal cacao experience. So the information ... more »
Do I Have Too Much Fat in My Raw Food Diet – The Renegade Health Show #176
It’s election day in the US, but I’m more concerned if you have more fat in your raw food diet than who wins… Right after the show ... more »
What Raw Food Diet I’ve Been Following Lately and a Q and A – The Renegade Health Show #171
A lot of you have been asking what I’ve been eating lately… So today, I’m going to share exactly what I’ve eaten on a regular ... more »
Take Action on the Rawkathon and An Antioxidant Purple Tomato – The Renegade Health Show Episode #170
Yep, purple tomatoes… I don’t go too much into this, but I think you’ll like what I have to say about these Frankenstein-like ... more »
Is Olive Oil Really Good for You and What About Avocados – The Renegade Health Show #163
Well… What do you think? Is olive oil really good for you? And how about them avocados? Are they good for fat burning too? We’ve been ... more »
Should I Drink Green Juice or Green Smoothies – The Renegade Health Show Episode #156
The eternal question… Should I drink Green Smoothies or Green Juices? (Well it’s not really eternal) But it’s important to know ... more »
How to Quit a Nasty Habit and Formaldehyde in Young Coconuts – The Renegade Health Show Episode #155
I got so many questions over the weekend I wanted to make sure we got to a bunch this week… This episode ranges from how to quit a nasty habit, ... more »
Are Rolled Oats Raw and Is Miso Only Made from Soy – The Renegade Health Show #151
Here are two great questions that I received from the blog over the last few days… First one is “Are rolled oats raw?” And second, ... more »
What is the Menstruum Ratio and Why You Should Know – The Renegade Health Show Episode #146
Today, I take you into the kitchen to explain what the menstruum ratio is… Don’t worry… no cooking or prep from this guy… ... more »
Is Urine Toxic and Where Can I Get Me a Nut Mylk Bag – The Renegade Health Show Episode #143
Yuck… I know some people are into urine therapy… but it’s just not for me. I prefer herbal remedies, or just plain fruit and veggies ... more »
How to Eat a Prickly Pear Fruit – The Renegade Health Show Episode #138
As Northeasterners, Annmarie and I really have no right showing you how to eat a prickly pear cactus fruit… But, there are no videos that I ... more »
Annmarie Tries Durian for the First Time – The Renegade Health Show #134
I didn’t like it the first time I tried durian, so I just assumed that I didn’t like it at all… Annmarie has never tried it, and ... more »
They Left Me Alone in David Wolfe’s Hotel Suite… – The Renegade Health Show Episode #133
Yep, that’s right… They left me alone in David Wolfe’s hotel suite… With a camera. 😉 So what did I do? Well… what ... more »
Which Do You Choose? Organic Food or Variety of Fresh Foods – The Renegade Health Show Episode #131
This should bring some healthy discussion… Which do you think is better? Eating all organic foods with no or little variety or eating a very ... more »
Does Oxalic Acid in Greens Cause Kidney Stones – The Renegade Health Show Episode #128
I’ve seen this tossed around a lot in the raw food and vegan world… In this episode, I answer this question as well as the best way to get ... more »
Will Hemp Seed Show Up on a Drug Test and More Questions Answered – The Renegade Health Show Episode #111
There are a bunch of questions on the blog and I’m going to rifle though ’em… So I apologize for not getting to all of them right ... more »
Thoughts On a Complete 100% Raw Food Diet – The Renegade Health Show #108
I get a lot of questions about raw food… I feel that I’m extremely qualified to answer them to a certain degree, since we practice a high ... more »
Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy on a Budget – The Renegade Health Show Episode #103
Here they are… The Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy on a Budget! I know what it’s like to be on a budget and feel like I’m not getting ... more »
Viktoras Kulvinskas on the 5 Elements to Incredible Health – The Renegade Health Show Episode #95
What I love about this show is that I can now take you with me… What does that mean? I can take you with me as Annmarie and I explore the ... more »
What is in Nama Shoyu and is Our Food Supply Safe – The Renegade Health Show Episode #93
These topics are relatively unrelated, but that’s what happens when you cover the news… You have no control over what comes up! In this ... more »
Happy 4th Gifts for You – The Renegade Health Show Episode #89
Instead of the Fitness Friday, we’ve decided to give you some Independence Day gifts… For those of you Fri-guys (that’s pretty cool, ... more »
Your Questions Answered on Cod Liver Oil, If Frozen Foods Are Considered Raw and More – The Renegade Health Show Episode #83
I’m beginning to like these Tuesday and Thursday Q and A’s… I get to answer a bunch of your questions in a short period of time and ... more »
What to Do with Chia Seeds, Probiotics Info and More on Raw Cacao – The Renegade Health Show Episode #81
In this episode, I answer a bunch of your questions from the past episodes… When you watch the show today, you’ll find out what you can do ... more »
A Health Lesson Learned from Awful Service – The Renegade Health Show Episode #80
Yes, awful service is exactly what it’s cracked up to be… Plain awful. We bought a dryer the other day and when they delivered it we found ... more »
The New McDonalds McDiet – The Renegade Health Show Episode #78
I don’t usually get stumped, but this McDiet thing has thrown me for a loop… For those of you who haven’t heard about this, a ... more »
Is Raw Milk Good for You – The Renegade Health Show Episode #73
A lot of people want to know if raw milk or dairy is good for them… I have my own opinions which I’ll explain in today’s show, but ... more »
The Final, Most Important Toolbox for Great Health and Diet Results – The Renegade Health Show Episode #70
We all want results in our health, fitness, diet or wellness programs… And likely, if you’ve been watching the show the last 3 weeks, ... more »
80-10-10, High Fat, High Carb, Raw, Vegan, Low Carb… Which Diet is Right for Me – The Rengade Health Show Episode #61
I know, it sounds like a mouthful… I get this question all the time. Which diet is best for me? 80-10-10? High fat? Low carb? All raw? No raw? ... more »
A Trick and a Toolbox for Healthy Eating – The Renegade Health Show Episode #60
This is one of the those things… If you do it, you will eat healthy for a long, long time. If you don’t, you’ll continue to struggle ... more »
How to Sprout Buckwheat, Oats and Sunflower Seeds – The Renegade Health Show Episode #57
Another question answered with this show… Annmarie is going to show you how to sprout buckwheat, oats and sunflower seeds so you (and we) can ... more »
Insane Vegetable Instruments – Watch Out Kenny G…
I love calling out creativity when I see it… I don’t know if it gets any better than this, nor do I have and idea what I was searching on ... more »
Vitamin B12 for Raw Food, Vegans and Everyone Else – The Renegade Health Show Episode #48
The vitamiin b12 debate is a popular one in many raw food, vegan and nutrition communities… If you’re into raw food, a vegan, or even ... more »
How Do I Know If I’m Getting the Right Amount of Nutrients – The Renegade Health Show Episode #45
You’ll be glad you watched today’s video… I didn’t even plan on answering the question “How do I know if I’m ... more »
How Do I Gain Weight on the Raw Food or Vegan Diet – The Renegade Health Show #43
I get this question more than you would think… Sometimes in comes in this form: “How do I gain weight on the raw food diet?” Other ... more »
How to Make Green Juice with a Nut Bag – The Renegade Health Show Episode #36
A few of you asked “what the heck were you making in yesterday’s show” so I thought I’d explain today… By the way, if ... more »
What Percentage Do I Have to Eat Raw to Be Considered a Raw Foodie – The Renegade Health Show #35
Here is one of the eternal raw food questions… I think you’ll enjoy my thoughts, and I certainly want to hear yours in the comments… ... more »
David Wolfe Delivers a Raw Food Chocolate Talk to Save the World – The Renegade Health Show #31
I didn’t expect that the talk raw foodie David Wolfe put on at Rhode Island School of Design could possibly save the world… Quite a claim, ... more »
Is Kombucha Good For You – The Renegade Health Show #23
I get a ton of questions about kombucha and whether it is good for you or not… Tune into this video to get the verdict! Plus I answer two more ... more »
Regulating Iron Levels for Vegans and Vegetarians Plus “Eat This, Not That” Review – The Renegade Health Show Episode #18
This is a fun show… I’ll tell you that. Might be the best to date! Great information, some humor and a great question from a reader about ... more »
Kevin Digs Into a Pomelo, The World’s Largest Citrus Fruit – The Renegade Health Show Episode #8
I honestly never knew a pomelo (pummelo) existed until today. I guess it’s probably because I’m from the East Coast and no really eats ... more »
How to Transition into a Raw Food, Vegan or Just Plain Healthy Diet – Renegade Health Show Episode #6
Here’s a video essay on how to transition into a raw food, vegan or just plain old healthy diet. BTW: If you want to get daily updates of the ... more »
How to Make Raw Apple-Mango Sauce – The Renegade Health Show Episode # 2
A lot of you wanted quick and easy vegan and raw food recipes from your feedback from the first show… Here’s literally one of the quickest ... more »
I Feel Sick on the Vegan or Raw Food Diet
I get this question often about being or getting sick on the vegan or raw food diet. This is a specific example, but it can definitely apply to ... more »
How to Trust Vegan, Raw Food and Health Information on the Internet
I recently got this question in an email and I think it’s important to address how to trust vegan or raw food or any health information on the ... more »
How to Cut a Mango into Cubes
This morning I was adding a fresh mango into my smoothie and I realized I had no idea how to cut a mango into cubes. From time to time we get the ... more »
You Can Afford Good Holistic Nutrition and Vegan and Raw Foods, here’s how…
This is a question I get often about holistic nutrition and vegan and raw food… “How can I afford staying healthy? It seems like all these ... more »
How to Eat Raw Food or Vegan in Social Settings
Question: My biggest challenge is explaining how I eat 100% raw food to other people without offending them in a social setting. Answer: I once had a ... more »
Where You Can Find Organic Young Thai Coconuts
I recently did a teleseminar class and a few of the attendees really wanted to know the deal with young thai coconuts and which ones were good to eat ... more »
Bill Maher Speaks Out Against the Pharmaceutical Industry and More
Today’s posting is for your guys–the health renegades. I’ve received a bunch of comments over the last few months and wanted to ... more »