Nutrition
- Cancer Causing Carbohydrates
Did you know that toxic compounds form when carbohydrates are heated at high temperatures? Which means that any time you bake, broil, fry, roast, grill, or sauté fruits, grains or starches you produce a cancer causing substance called acrylamide. Acrylamide…
- A Vegetarian Diet Slashes Heart Disease Risk - New Study
A new study out of the UK shows that a vegetarian diet can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease In this episode of Health News, I want to talk about a new study that just came out in the…
- Soda Consumption Linked to Depression
Life is less sweet when you consume sweetened drinks. This may come as no surprise to most of you, but a new study just released by the National Institute of Health (NIH), shows that the consumption of sweetened beverages (sodas,…
- Never Get Sick Again on a Raw Vegan Diet!
Anyone who's ever read a book on raw veganism or listened to a raw 'guru' give a lecture has heard this statement - "you will never get sick again as long as you eat a raw vegan diet." There was…
- An apple a day can keep heart disease away - Health News
Tim Van Orden takes a bite out of heart disease. Today, I want to discuss a new study that recently appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods. This study looked at the consumption of apples and it's effect on heart…
- Zero Calorie Sweeteners & Weight Gain - Health News
Tim Van Orden discussing a new study on the effect of zero calories sweeteners on the brain. I've also decided to start a new video series which covers the latest breaking news in the world of nutrition. I'm calling it…
- FAQ - Should you eat a Raw Vegan diet?
Tim Van Orden discusses whether or not to 'go raw' This is the first in my new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) video series, where I'll be answering many of the questions that fill up my various inboxes. Today's question -…
- USA 50k Trail Running Championships - Video
Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon This race really took a lot out of me mentally and physically... So I stepped away from working on this video for a few weeks. But now with a new perspective, I thought I'd put…
- A Conversation With Dara Dubinet
Dara Dubinet and Tim chat outside of Euphoria Loves Rawvolution While in Santa Monica, California, I had a rare opportunity to hang out and have a chat with Dara Dubinet at Euphoria Loves Rawvolution. Dara is one of the most…
- How to get your kids to drink green smoothies - Recipe
Even kids will love this green smoothie recipe. While in Los Angeles recently, I stumbled across a 'secret' green smoothie recipe... A green smoothie that will appeal to kids and wimpy adults that don't like to eat things that are…
- Causes of Emotional Eating
Yulia Tarbath & Tim Van Orden talk about emotional eating. While attending the Woodstock Fruit Festival, Tim was asked by Yulia Tarbath of http://rawsomehealthy.com to discuss his thoughts on emotional eating (see video at bottom of post). One of the…
- Raw Veganism, Cults and Emotional Health
Tim Van Orden speaking about diet and emotional health. While speaking in Highland Park, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) I gave a talk about diet and emotional health. All the research that I've read leads me to believe that emotional…
- Interview with Dan 'The Life Regenerator' McDonald at the Woodstock Fruit Festival
Dan 'The Life Regenerator' McDonald Over the past seven years on this journey I've seen 'raw' personalities come and go. Dan McDonald is one of my favorites. His 'evolution' on this path towards raw health has been fun to watch.…
- My interview with the controversial Harley Johnstone a.k.a. Durian Rider at the Woodstock Fruit Festival
My interview with the controversial Harley Johnstone a.k.a. Durian Rider at the Woodstock Fruit Festival. In a rare moment, I get to sit down with Harley Johnstone aka Durian Rider to have a chat at the Woodstock Fruit Festival. Harley,…
- The Belly Fat Myth
There is so much misinformation on television and the net about fat loss, diet, exercise, stress and specifically on belly fat loss, that I decided to put out my two cents on the subject. • Like the Running Raw Facebook…
- Broccoli vs Breast Cancer
A recent report out of China demonstrates the power of cruciferous vegetables in combatting breast cancer. • Like the Running Raw Facebook page - Like Running Raw on Facebook • Subscribe to Tim Van Orden's Facebook updates - Subscribe to…
- How Stress Affects Pre-Race Fueling and Metabolism
When it comes to being properly prepared for a race, one of the most important factors that's usually overlooked is your stress level. Stress affects metabolism and bodily energy stores and needs to be considered when prepping for a race.…
- How Many Calories Do I Eat Daily?
The question that just won't seem to die - "Tim, how many calories do you eat on a daily basis?" The short answer - It changes daily. For the long answer check out the video below. How Many Calories do…
- Thanks giving Chicago style
There are many things that I am thankful for. But at this moment one opportunity stands out in my mind. It was November of 2006. I was in Chicago to coach the fledgling Run Raw Team in their first raw…
- Running Raw Update 7/29/11 - New Audiobook Released!
A big hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project! After 2 months of editing and compiling the best segments of my most recent lecture tour "Turbo Charge Your Life!" I am happy to announce that…
- Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
Leafy Greens have numerous health benefits A new study out of Harvard University shows that diets high in the mineral magnesium seem to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac failure - at least in women. So where do you get…
- Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part III
Onions can improve dietary iron absorption. As I stated in Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part I , there is plenty of iron in a whole, plant based diet. The trick is absorption. In addition to adding vitamin…
- Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part II
The Pitfalls of Iron Supplementation Supplementation can be problematic. The popular media will tell you that vegans are likely to be iron deficient and at risk for anemia. This prompts many vegans, especially women to take iron supplements. While this…
- Is Vinegar the New "Weight Loss Miracle"?
Most of you already know that I'm not a fan of shortcuts, quick fixes, magic bullets, supplements or diet gimmicks. I believe that natural, whole, and gradual solutions are the best choices for long term health. But it's also fun…
- Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part I
There are many who believe that plants lack iron and therefore vegans are likely to become anemic. While it is true that anemia seems to be more common in the vegan population, it is not for a lack of iron…
- Meat Meets Science
As most of you know, meat is not the healthiest thing you can eat. Yes, it's got plenty of protein, vitamin B12, iron and a few other trace minerals, but it also come packed with a host of health comprising…
- Do Cows Need Protein?
The dairy industry has discovered that cows don't need that much protein and in fact, they fare much better with less in their diets. Oh, if only there was a "human industry" to get to the bottom of how to…
- High Protein Diets & Bone Loss
A new study shows that high protein, animal based diets increase bone loss - Unfortunately, they only studied older women and not the population as a whole. High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women
- Is Television Bad For Your Diet?
This "research" looks a little sketchy to me. It appears that special interest groups are hard at work trying to get people to believe that being healthy is a good thing and that TV is a bad thing. I'm not…
- Ginger for post race recovery
According to this new study, it seems that eating ginger post workout or post race can significantly reduce muscle pain. I suggest adding it to a post workout smoothie to smooth out the kick. Check out the story here: Ginger…
- Is Organic Produce Better For You?
In order to be a good secret agent you have to know how to create an effective smoke screen. Apparently, such agents are hard at work creating such a distraction in their fight against organic foods. The main reason to…
- Fruits and Vegetables Might Be Good For You - Reports New Study
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables have many benefits. After 12 years of being vegan, it never never once occurred to me that fruits and vegetables might improve my health. It just seems too radical an idea to stomach. There's no way…
- Green Smoothie Tips & Techniques
The term "green smoothie" gets thrown around a lot in the raw vegan community, but what does that term actually mean? Well, everyone has there own version of this green elixir, and of all the versions that I've tried, I've…
- Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving Day
All too often we lump the words thanks and giving together into one word - Thanksgiving. It has come to mean turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and family. The word does little more than house the name of a…