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One of the things I’ve been accused of is doing more exercise so that I can eat more food: “Oh, you just do so much exercise just so you can eat more.” Although that’s really not the case, I do recognizeSee More …
During a recent study, I came across some interesting insights that I believe shed light on the unique nature of human beings. The Law of Identity states that creatures with anatomical and physiological similarities tend to thrive on similar types ofSee More …
Hoshigaki. That’s what dried persimmon are called in Japan. If you haven’t yet dried your own persimmon, you’ve missed out on a real treat, and you have something wonderful to look forward to. The two main types of persimmons are Fuyu andSee More …
“Three years from now, you’ll wish you had started three years sooner.” When it comes to our physical appearance, change doesn’t happen overnight. However, if we dedicate ourselves to making a difference, our efforts can yield dramatic results. See More …
I once heard it said from the stage that when we blend our food, we lose more than 85% of the nutrients. Calories are nutrients. I know when I blend bananas, the smoothie still tastes good. But if I lostSee More …
Everywhere I look these days, someone is selling me a shortcut for something, and a product to go with it: Quick muscle growth, improved sex life, reverse aging, increased mental focus, etc. But what’s the truth about biohacking? See More …
During conversations, I often encounter the question of whether we, as humans, are meant to graze and eat small meals throughout the day. I firmly believe that our biology is designed for structured meals, not grazing, and I would likeSee More …
As a passionate advocate for optimal health and nutrition, I wanted to share some valuable insights with you regarding the significant benefits of including fruit in your daily diet. First and foremost, I want to emphasize the importance of starting your day on a refreshing and hydrating note. Dehydration, even at levels as low as 1% of body weight, measurably reduces performance values.See More …
Over the decades I’ve tried many methods of drying tomatoes. The first attempt was 40 years ago.
I lived in Georgia, and the summers were HOT. I thought for certain I could dry tomatoes in the summer sun, and not have to use salt, as salt is used with almost all commercially available “sun-dried” tomatoes.See More …
It's just like running out of gas When involved in physical activity, be it an active job, doing sport, recreation, or plain old yard work, the muscles use fuel at an accelerated rate as compared to See More …
Before diabetes, heart disease, and cancer became the big concerns on the American health scene, before the rash of digestive disorders that now affects more than one out of every three adults, doctors noted the rising trend of obesity.See More …
Retreat News, On-Demand Webinars, New Retreats, Group Pricing, and More!See More …
Are we naturally starch eaters? Is starch a health food, a staff of life, or a crutch? Join Dr. Graham in this live online KEY Talk presentation followed by Q & A, and get your questions answered. Watch the replay anytime.See More …
Attend lectures, classes, and workshops from Dr. Doug Graham, Prof. Rosalind Graham, and others. Meet 80/10/10 friends new and old, including some of the FoodnSport crew, all while enjoying 80/10/10 meals, fitness, fun, and more!See More …
When exercising heavily, especially when there is a strong cardio component to the exertions, much of our digestive functioning is depressed. Digestion and absorption are effectively put on hold so that the body's physiology can best support the exercise being undertaken.See More …
Does diet affect emotions? Discover how your emotions can serve you. Learn ways to overcome cravings. Watch this KEY Talk for your health, inner peace, and joy. Join the Grahams in this live online presentation followed by Q & A, and get your questions answered. Watch the replay anytime.See More …
Dr. Graham talks about vegetable starches, addresses the cooking of starches, and answers the question of eating sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and other winter squashes raw.See More …
Going on a road trip? Here are some tips on how to do it 80/10/10 Style.See More …
In this sample video from our 80/10/10 Family program, Lisa "Lightning Bolt" Holt discusses methods of reaching our goals and the importance of consistency.See More …
Missed the webinar about Banana Island Retreat? Watch the replay here.See More …
Ever wonder why there's so much out there about the health benefits of certain oils, yet it seems Dr. Graham and others lump them all together and recommend avoiding them? See Dr. Graham's answer to this from our forums here. See More …
Missed the webinar about Women's Goddess Week? Watch the replay here.See More …
Many have been misinformed about the supposed health benefits of refined oils. Whether the oil comes from olives, coconuts, or sesame seeds, it's still just pure fat. In this video excerpt of a Q & A session Dr. Graham offers his insights as to how often we can healthfully use oils in our diets. Transcript included.See More …
Missed the webinar about Simply Delicious Culinary Skills Week? Watch the replay here.See More …
Missed the webinar about Health and Fitness Week? Watch the replay here.See More …
Lose weight the healthy and easy way with 80/10/10. Join Dr. Graham in this live online presentation followed by Q & A, and get your questions answered. Watch the replay anytime.See More …
Discover our Food & Lifestyle Retreat! Dr Graham, Shari Letterman, Lisa "Lightningbolt" Holt, and Kevin Cosmo discuss the retreat experience in this webinar replay. Includes photos of the retreat meals, fitness, facilities, atmosphere and more. Transcript included.See More …
Wonder how to apply 80/10/10 to your children? Struggle with understanding what is best regarding a raw vegan diet for children? Join Dr. Graham and host Kevin Cosmo covering pregnancy to puberty in our first live webinar lecture!See More …
Ever wonder just how much protein, fat, and carbs are burned and needed for different activity levels? See Dr. Graham's answer to this from our forums here. See More …
In The News: Latinos Health reports Marco Borges' new book has the diet Beyonce and her husband Jay Z eat, which incorporates 80/10/10 and exercise. See More …
Daffodils are blooming, and spring just can't be far behind. Here are some tricks to succeeding with 80/10/10 through the long months of winter. Enjoy the winter fruit and know that the most luscious time of the year is just around the corner.See More …
Is fruit sugar dangerous or is it essential? Dr. Graham, in less than 3 minutes, logically demonstrates the absurdity of fruit being linked to cancer, diabetes, and other 'sugar' metabolic disorders. Excerpted from a live lecture. Transcript included.See More …
In The News: British model Tallulah Harlech holds an 80/10/10 based promotional dinner at Jo Malone HQ to launch the #JustBecause campaign.See More …
Mats tells it how it is. Eating a 80/10/10 diet leaves you trim and strong. Keep it plant based, vegan. Aim for raw. Eat plenty of carbs. Keep the fat and protein intake low.See More …
Fourth section of this five-part interview of Dr. Graham originally published October 5, 2014, entitled: 80/10/10 Interview: One Simple Tactic to Stop Food Cravings, Without Starving or Over-Exercising (Part 4). Reprinted with permission from Ola Huna: Health Secrets Made Simple.See More …
Video of Prof. Rozalind Graham talks about how people often use food as a coping mechanism and become addicted to certain foods or eating habits as a result. This is an excerpt from a presentation given at the Fresh Food Festival 2010.See More …
Dr. Graham interview of Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram who overcame her hyperglycemia with the 80/10/10 diet and improved her health and vitality in many other ways. Excerpted. Transcription included.See More …
Third part of a five-part interview of Dr. Graham originally published September 7, 2014, entitled: 80/10/10: Best Foods to Boost Energy and Athletic Performance? (Part 3). Reprinted with permission from Ola Huna: Health Secrets Made Simple.See More …
If you've never had the pleasure of attending one of this amazing woman's lectures, you're in for a treat. This content never grows old! Video of full presentation by Prof. Rozalind Gruben (now Graham) given at the First Organic Athlete Conference. Sep 24, 2005 San Francisco, CASee More …
Ido Portal, a phenomenal practitioner of movement, refuses to work and train with vegans, claiming that all vegans are too weak and have too low energy to train at elite fitness levels. Perhaps Ido hasn't met the vegans that are on this YouTube channel. Tim Shieff, vegan and world champion free running champion allays the concerns held by many that going vegan involves losing strength and stamina.See More …
We explore the top 10 health benefits of bananas. By the time you are done watching this top 10, you'll be hankering for a ripe and sweet banana, and know just some of the top health benefits that bananas have to offer.See More …
Part two of a five-part interview of Dr. Graham was originally published August 16, 2014, was originally entitled: 80/10/10: Cut Down Fat and Recover Twice as Fast from Workouts? (Part 2). Reprinted with permission from Ola Huna: Health Secrets Made Simple.See More …
This first part of a five-part interview of Dr. Graham was originally published August 11, 2014, was originally entitled: 80/10/10: The Hottest and Most Overlooked Diet For Athletes? (Part 1) Reprinted with permission from Ola Huna: Health Secrets Made Simple.See More …
Dr. Graham discusses his thoughts, practices, and opinions about supplements and supplementation in this video. Written transcript provided.See More …
Someday Isle is an imaginary futuristic place where people go who likely will not achieve this, that, or their next stated goal. Banana Island, on the other hand, is a place where much is accomplished. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Graham has been leading tours through Banana Island experiences. Read his description of three unique Banana Island experiences: Banana Island Guided, Banana Island Retreat, and Banana Island Solo.See More …
Learn about various retreats and the history of how they came about. Discover which retreats are best for you. See More …
Find out about our newest 80/10/10 Raw Retreats - the "80/10/10 Food & Lifestyle Retreat" and "Women's Physique Week!" Also find out how to sign up for Dr. Graham s free Retreat Webinars. You will learn many useful 80/10/10 health and fitness tips in the educational segments of these live webinars, and you will find out what each retreat specifically has to offer! And as always, Dr. Graham will…See More …
“Announcing my long-awaited 80/10/10 Simply Delicious Recipe Series! Volume 2: Simply Delicious SOUPS - is now available from iTunes and Amazon.”See More …
“Announcing my long-awaited 80/10/10 Simply Delicious Recipe Series! Volume 1: Simply Delicious DESSERTS - is now available as an iBook through iTunes.”See More …
As I continue my raw foods journey, I have come to appreciate the simplicity and pure enjoyment that comes from eating one fruit at a time. I am healing several digestive issues and have experienced the highest level of relief through eating water rich fruits in mono form. What exactly is a monomeal you ask? To eat one type of food for a meal. In the case of raw vegans, have one type of fruit or vegetable as a meal. For example, having a meal that consists of only peaches.
When introduced to this idea I thought it was a little bit dramatic and downright insane, and if you're not familiar with the concept, you may too. Fear not! When put into practice, I have experienced that this is the optimal way for my body to digest food effortlessly.See More …
80/10/10 isn't about eating less than 10% of total calories from fat and from protein in every meal, or even every day, but rather as an average over the course of a month. Even for the week, Grant's fat intake was still below 10% of total calories despite the quantity of durian consumed on this day.
Grant Campbell (aka Raw Aussie Athlete), ultramarathoner, fruit connoisseur and our very own Director of Education has been an 80/10/10 raw vegan since 2005 and a devoted vegan since 1999.
What then, does a seasoned fruit lover and elite athlete eat in a day? Let's take a look! See More …
Only a few people have consistently maintained a completely raw diet over a period of years that lasted into decades. For many folks, the raw food diet is an experiment that fails rapidly. Initial weight loss results are deemed positive, when a person has weight to lose, but for those who are already thin, this first response of rapid weight loss and subsequent fatigue tends to be received in a negative light. Of course, everyone blames the diet, ignoring the details of how they actually applied it. The old adage “practice makes perfect” is applicable, but it should be amended to say, “perfect practice makes perfect,” for those who fail early tend to give up rather than persist and pull through.
A crucial steppingstone for success in a healthy raw diet is understanding the concept of...See More …
Interested in nutrition? Sure, that's a huge part of why we made dietary changes. Concerned about nutrition? Yes, that's why we are committed to improving our regimen. Would the words, "worried about nutrition" (in a healthy way, of course) describe us? Definitely, we are worried about nutrition, or so I am told, and that is where we become vulnerable.See More …
Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get.See More …
Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get... Read Part 2 now...See More …
Now you can understand the role of stimulants as they relate to sports performance and your overall health. Learn why the use of stimulants must be considered an aging factor and how they increase your risk of injury. Learn which foods function as stimulants, and how they affect you. Want to be able to tell if something in your diet is a stimulant? Read this article and you will know for sure.See More …
What is a fruitarian? Is fruitarianism the ultimate health and eating goal? Learn the importance of greens and how much of them should we eat. End the confusion between the botanical and culinary definitions of fruit.See More …
Pay no attention to your fitness and it will go away. Add in that which is missing from your program and your fitness will improve dramatically. By paying more attention to the weakest link in any aspect of your health regimen, including your physical fitness, you stand to access the greatest possible return on investment.See More …
In the raw-food arena, everyone seems to be concerned about nutrients in one form or another. If you want to know whether you are getting enough, you can follow these 12 simple guidelines.See More …
Olives have a well-respected place in the annals of human history. They have been used for thousands of years, almost as long as the banana, a fruit with one of the most ancient histories of all. Olives, however, were not venerated as a food source; instead they were used as fuel and animal fodder. For this reason, and no other, olives earned the high regard and frequent mention of both ancient and modern peoples.See More …
Most people take the following route to raw foods: they go vegetarian, then vegan, then raw. Some take the new shortcut—from cooked directly to not cooked. There are, of course, many variations on this theme. Whichever pathway you follow, the following profound nutritional truths are worthy of consideration ...See More …
Should we supplement our diet or correct it? It seems we have had the wool pulled over our eyes again, that the salesman's classic sleight of hand is upon us. Health seekers are more vulnerable to fraud, it seems, than folks who are not looking for or open to change. And fall for it we have, big time.See More …
Is fruit a snack, a dessert, a meal, or something to be avoided entirely? Fruit has been consumed by people for as long as there have been people. It has a lengthy and prestigious history that has of late been somewhat tarnished. I believe fruit has been given a bad rap.See More …
What is metabolism, anyway? In this article, you will learn what, exactly, the term metabolism means. And we will set the record straight concerning fast versus slow metabolizers. We will bring to light the contradictions found in the many dietary recommendations that have to deal with metabolism. We encourage you to draw your own conclusions.See More …
Basic maintenance of the human frame is relatively simple. Health needs must be met, of course. But keeping your body beautiful has never been easier.See More …
How did we let our forms deteriorate from the god or goddess that our parents saw in us as children, and what can we do about it now? Most of us know the answer to the first part of the question, and it is unique to each individual. It is the second part that really needs answering, and is the focus of this article.See More …
Mention celery in any group of people and you will usually get very polarized responses. In general, most folks don't have very strong feelings about carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, or other vegetables, but when it comes to celery, it seems they either love it or they just plain hate it. And their reasons are as varied as are the characteristics of this many-splendored veggie.See More …
The continuation of Dr. Graham's article delineating the most important factors involved in athletic recovery.See More …
Are you overtraining or underrecovering? The answer to this question may be easier than you think. If you would like to get more from your fitness, and be active for a lifetime, this article is for you.See More …
The low-fat diet (a maximum of roughly ten percent of total calories consumed) is universally recommended for maximum health and fitness results, by those health experts who consistently help people reverse disease and live vibrant lives. Understanding the low-fat concept can be a bit tricky for some people, as even small volumes of fat can provide such high quantities of calories as to be misleading.See More …
When a piece of machinery is running efficiently and is properly cared for, we do not expect it to overheat. Something must go very wrong before overheating becomes a problem. The human body works in much the same fashion: properly cared for, our temperature never reaches the danger zone we call "fevered."See More …