Renegade Health Radio
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFinally, a no-nonsense approach to health and nutrition that works! Kevin Gianni and Frederic Patenaude have seen it all. With over 25 combined years of experience on the front lines of the diet, health and fitness debate, they've experimented with all types of diets, studied cultures from around the world, and have come to their renegade conclusions about how to get and stay healthy.
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Interview: Dr. J. E. Williams and Blood Testing for Vegans - Episode #52
August 08, 2018 00:50 - 48 minutes - 36.1 MBMany topics about blood testing and reading blood tests with Dr. J. E. Williams. Topics that are specific to vegans and vegetarians, as well as all standard blood tests and how to interpret them for yourself.
Book Review: The Maffetone Method - Episode #51
January 02, 2017 15:48 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBGet more fit and avoid injury by working out slower! In this podcast we review Dr. Phil Maffetone’s method for health and fitness with his book “The Big Book of Health and Fitness.” This method has completely changed Frederic’s life — from repeated back injury and over training to enjoying exercise injury-free! Dr. Phil is an old-timer in the fitness world, but more people are discovering is work nowadays. It goes against the grain of the current trend of Cross Fit and “high intensity trai...
Book Review: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Episode #50
November 19, 2016 13:26 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBCan decluttering truly "change your life?” We review Marie Kondo’s book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”
Book Review, Food Rules by Michael Pollan, with Shelli Stein - Episode #49
September 17, 2016 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBShelli Stein and Frederic Patenaude talk about Michael Pollan's book, Food Rules: An Eater's Manual.
How to Fast On Your Own - Webinar
May 16, 2016 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis is the audio from a webinar Frederic Patenaude did all about Fasting for Renegade Health. He answers many questions about fasting and has a Q & A session at the end with the participants.
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Webinar
May 09, 2016 23:43 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis is an audio replay of a webinar Frederic Patenaude presented about the Anti-Inflammatory diet for Renegade Health. For the whole replay please visit our article and watch the video and slides here: http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2016/04/15/the-anti-inflammatory-diet
Interview with Chef AJ: From Fat Vegan to Skinny Bitch - Episode #48
December 21, 2015 17:19 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode Frederic interviews the famous Chef AJ. She talks about her recovery from being a Junk Food Vegan and her road to being a healthy and vibrant vegan.
The Truth About Dental Health - Episode #47
October 28, 2015 16:33 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBHow to make your own mouthwash that works better than the leading brand and is 100% non toxic The reason why health-foodists have more dental problems Foods to eat and avoid for perfect teeth
Fitness Commuting, Blender Talk, and Kevin Talks About His New Book - Episode #45
October 07, 2015 15:38 - 30 minutes - 72.7 MB VideoKevin talks about starting his fitness (running) work commute. How it started, how it works, and other people's fitness commutes. Kevin and Frederic talk about the best blenders and why. Kevin tells us more about his new book, Kale and Coffee; the story of how he got sick on a "healthy" vegan diet and his journey back to health through research in to health and diet truths. Frederic talks about special ordering tricks in restaurants - ordering healthier by ordering off menu and special re...
Lessons From the Blue Zones: Why Some People Live 100 Years - Episode #46
October 05, 2015 18:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB- What long-lived people actually DO to live over 100 years - How our culture is set up AGAINST us to make us sick and miserable, and what some people are doing to change it - How a small town in Finland cut rampant heart disease rates by 85% - 7 Ways you can increase your lifespan by at least 10 GOOD years
Kevin's New Book is Out - Episode #44
July 10, 2015 19:28 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBKevin gives the lowdown on his new book.
A Debate on Organic Food vs. Conventional - Episode #43
June 05, 2015 15:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Frederic debate a hot topic: organic vs. conventional foods. Frederic argues that eating organic food should be the least of your worries if you eat a mainly plant-based diet, and in fact doesn’t do so himself. Kevin takes the side that organic food is best and counters Frederic’s claims with strong arguments. Who will win? Find out in this episode.
Eat More, Weigh Less - Episode #42
May 16, 2015 15:12 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBHow to get in the fat-burning zone The fitness device that Kevin uses (and it's not the Apple Watch!) Fred and Kevin give their uncensored thoughts on the Apple Watch Why most fitness programs fail! The diet that allows you to eat more and weigh less and the one food you must include in your diet
Renegade Health Radio Episode #41 Digital Detox
March 31, 2015 16:10 - 21 minutes - 50.6 MB VideoWhat is a "digital detox" and what exactly are the benefits? The three tools we recommend to take a much-needed break from modern technologies such as smartphones and constant Internet access. How to sleep better and lower your stress levels using this one simple tip. Plus: Frederic comes back from one of the most remote corners of the planet and tells his story of being away from civilization and the BIG insight he had there!
The Natural Solution to High Blood Pressure - Episode 40
March 02, 2015 16:41 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBFrederic and Kevin discuss the greatest natural remedy to high blood pressure — one that works every better than drugs and is scientifically proven.
Living 100% Caffeine Free - Benefits and Withdrawal Symptoms - Episode 39
February 16, 2015 16:07 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBWe interview Sean Russell of the website Menprovement to talk about how long it takes to recover from caffeine addition, what are the benefits to being 100% caffeine free, and how to make the change.
Know Your Supplements - Episode 38
February 07, 2015 16:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBLearn what a recent New York City investigation found out about many of the popular supplements sold at big-name box stores means for the supplement industry. How the recent investigations may change the future of supplements and their availability Why you can't always trust what the labels on your herbs and supplements. How to decipher for yourself what companies you can put your trust in and which companies to avoid. Hear step-by-step how you can figure out what is really going into t...
Top Ways to Overcome a Virus - Episode 37
January 19, 2015 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBFrederic and Kevin are back after a well-deserved vacation. Kevin talks about getting sick. We discuss the top ways to overcome a virus.
Staying Healthy During The Holidays - Episode 36
November 26, 2014 16:12 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOne easy exercise switch you can do tomorrow to easily offset the holiday weight gain plagued by most people. 5:55 Understand how your blood sugar and the timing of your meals play together to determine how much unwanted fat you'll store when eating a meal, particularly holiday-sized meals. 7:11 Learn a few simple tips on how to eat and live during the holidays that won't leave you scrambling for New Year's resolutions immediately after. 8:52 How to easily navigate the holiday dining tab...
The Ex-Vegan Chronicles - Episode #35
November 03, 2014 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHear just a few of the emotional and physical struggles people experience when changing diets. 1:52 Learn why some people experience an "identity crisis" when switching from a vegan diet or raw food diet. 3:39 Understand the differences between the all-or-nothing approach and taking a moderate stance on certain things. 7:44 How to decipher between when your body is adjusting to eating certain foods again and when something actually isn't good for you. 9:53 Learn why so many people are c...
Raising Healthy Families - Episode #34
October 27, 2014 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHear Kevin and Frederic's personal experiences with being raised and understand how this affects everybody's health experiences and beliefs even through today. 3:33 Why kids who may seem like "fussy eaters" may just actually not be hungry. Chances are you don't need to worry about them starving! 9:36 How being so militant with every single bite of food that your child eats may actually be doing them more harm than good. 10:41 Understand how important it is for children to go through thei...
The 10 Superfoods We Eat the Most - Episode #33
October 10, 2014 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBHear the truth about fish oil, how it really does impact the environment, and learn about a more sustainable alternative. 5:55 Learn how to easily prepare these two green superfoods to delectable perfection using basic cooking techniques. 8:08 Why black beans (and all beans) are truly superfoods and how you can easily prepare them yourself and include more in your diet. 11:31 How to prepare pomegranates: this superfruit might even be growing in your own backyard! 15:00 Why we may be l...
Foods We Don't Eat Raw - Episode #32
September 30, 2014 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWhy maca should never be eaten in its raw state, despite the marketing of many super-food gurus. (at 10:31) Why raw/soaked/sprouted grains and beans can make you extremely sick. (at 13:03) When eating seaweed, raw or otherwise, may not be the best idea, and what to look for. (at 16:39) What's wrong with raw chocolate. Hear Fred's personal experience with a "raw chocolate" cake that turned into a disaster. You can always have your cake and eat it too, but sometimes it's better just to pas...
The Myth of Stress - Episode #31
September 22, 2014 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhy everything that we've learned about stress may be absolutely wrong: It's not stress that's bad for us, but our perception of stress. This is what creates illness, not stress itself. Why the natural state of the human being is NOT happiness, and what to do in light of that knowledge. How to tell if you're genetically prone to stress: Kevin reveals the gene that's behind it. How personal development has led people to be MORE stressful with this false concept of happiness and goal-setti...
Low Carb vs. Low Fat, the Latest Research - Episode #30
September 15, 2014 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the latest research on low carb vs. low fat: A new study made headlines recently, and found that low carb works better than low fat. But is there something behind the study that most people missed? Hear why there are so many arguments among the low-fat and low-carb diet groups. Hint: could it be because they are more similar than they are different? (at 10:23) Find out what really causes people issues with eating carbs and fat and why they aren’t as big of an is...
The Mistakes of Natural Hygiene - Episode #28
September 08, 2014 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB- Understand how ideas are spread among people and how this relates to ideas spread in the natural health community. - Sometimes the contrarian idea can be the right idea! 4:04 - Hear why early Natural Hygienists were thought of as crazy for their "radical" ideas like fresh air and bathing. 6:00 - Why "black and white" and idealistic thinking can sometimes do more harm than good and hear Kevin's experiences with this and a potentially life-threatening experience. 13:12 - When certain ph...
All Day Energy with Yuri Elkaim - Episode #27
September 01, 2014 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBYuri Elkaim's system for all day energy
Train to Maintain Your Brain - Episode #26
August 27, 2014 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBLearn how brain metabolism impacts your overall health and personality and hear Kevin's personal experiences with getting his brain scanned.
The Guilt Trip! - Episode #25
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIs it worth feeling guilty about little things that will likely not really negatively affect your health?
The Secrets of the 30 Day Challenge - Episode #24
August 11, 2014 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Secrets of the 30 Day Challenge
Is Oil Healthy? - Episode #23
July 28, 2014 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe bottom line on oil: Is it healthy or not?
The Truth About Food Combining - Episode #22
July 21, 2014 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhy oversimplifying food combining can ironically spell disaster for your digestion.
Coffee Tea and Your Health - Episode #21
July 14, 2014 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBHow your body really does react to coffee and why so many people react negatively to it.
The China Study Examined - Episode #20
July 07, 2014 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhy the China Study isn't necessarily the end-all be-all nutritional study, and why many vegans ignore this critical element in the study.
Our Beef with the Paleo Diet. - Episode #19
June 30, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBYes, the Paleo Diet is more popular than ever. While it has some good to offer, we think it's totally off track in some very important ways.
Answers to Common Health Questions - Episode #18
June 23, 2014 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhy people so often ignore what their bodies are telling them and how this can spell disaster for their health.
The Italian Mafia May Be Selling You Fake Olive Oil - Episode #17
June 16, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBExactly which olive oils to avoid and the ONE brand you can easily find that is 100% safe
How To Save Money on Your Grocery Bill - Episode #16
June 09, 2014 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHow Fred is able to eat a super-healthy diet on just $100-150 a month per adult and more!
Staying Social While Eating a Healthy Diet - Episode #15
June 02, 2014 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBToday we cover the important topic of keeping a healthy social life while eating a diet that may be different from everybody else.
The Top Health Hacks: Habits With The Most Leverage - Episode #14
May 26, 2014 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOur list of health habits that will give you the most benefits for the least efforts
How to Stay Thin Without Exercising with NEAT - Episode #13
May 19, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe magic metabolic factor that explains why some people never gain weight
How to Cleanse and Detox - Episode #12
May 12, 2014 16:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBWe go behind the scenes on Kevin's weight gain story.
Surprising News About Arsenic and Rice - Episode #11
May 05, 2014 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhy you should avoid this particular rice.
7 Health Disciplines That Are a Waste of Time - Episode #10
April 28, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBKevin goes on his first vacation in 5 years, and meets a fellow renegade health fan who recovered from cancer!
Is Soylent the Food of the Future? - Episode #9
April 21, 2014 16:00 - 26 minutes - 59.6 MBWhy you'll probably hear about this new product that calls itself the "future of food"
How To Save Your Teeth - Episode #8
April 14, 2014 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIf you've had dental health problem: here's one thing that you can do that can save your teeth, according to Frederic
Heavy Metal Research, Kevin Goes on a Cleanse - Episode #7
April 07, 2014 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBNew research on possible toxicity of a particular kind of plant-based protein powder that’s common on the market.
The Mysteries of Sleep - Episode #6
March 28, 2014 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBUseful tips on how to improve your sleep. Plus: Kevin reveals a tool he's been using to avoid some of the problems associated with computer screens.
Low Protein Diets and Cancer Protection - Episode #5
March 21, 2014 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBA new study just came out, linking low protein diets to less cancer in middle age. But… this changes after the age of 65, when higher protein intake become beneficial!
The Benefits of Water Fasting - Episode #4
March 14, 2014 16:00 - 32 minutes - 18 MBKevin and Frederic talk about: The Benefits of Water Fasting.