by Fadi Malouf | Mar 23, 2013 | Blog, EatFadiFoods Recipes, Health, Motivation, News, Nutrition, Wellness
Healthy eating with Fadi Malouf. Body By Fadi Blog
Early Saturday… cloudy morning…The rain is lazy caressing the windows and softly waltzing across them as it makes the effortless relaxing sound.
Aaaawww…, there is nothing more cozy than gently waking up to the mellow sound of fresh rain, occasional thunder, followed by the powerful yet radiantly amazing, shiny lightning.
What is for breakfast on this glory day of Saturday?
As many of you know how a tight team works, this team work is no different. Words are unnecessary and things just flow. It is like reading someone’s mind and knowing exactly what the next step is. Have you ever been a part of a team like that, where one thing flows after another, almost appearing as orchestrated in some secret mind language?
While she brews the superbly aromatic, fresh Turkish coffee, he is preparing the ingredients for the deer meatballs. He is chopping some parsley, mixing in the Himalayan salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and olive oil. Yum. “Feed Your Body Right” Scrambled Eggs is finally ready – Scrambled egg whites, fresh spinach, chopped delicious tomatoes with parsley, accompanied with black bean fresh avocado salsa. Mouthwatering …giving the body all the great energy to indulge in, while properly fueling it with vitamins, nutrients, protein and delicious flavor. To clean the palette off, fresh orange with California dates on the side. Dates can be dipped in the coffee, so there is no need for any additional sweetness…dates got this one covered and are doing their magic!
Why Do All Great Things Really Always Must Come To An End?
If the end is the abundance of health for our bodies, let the end be everyday! Let the wholesome food end up in our bodies and continues to do so without a pause… If the end is for a plate to be empty, appreciated, cleaned off, then the end is the beginning of something great, isn’t it? A great day! And a great healthy life. Enjoy!
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by Fadi Malouf | Mar 9, 2013 | Blog, EatFadiFoods Recipes, Health, Nutrition
Weekend indulgence?
Butternut squash as a dessert?
Absolutely!
Lack some food creativity?
Feel like “cheating” yourself? …
Get inspired!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH is low calorie, low fat, loaded with vitamins, naturally sweet already. Topped with a MANGO ALMOND cream (fresh mango, splash of EV olive oil, water, Himalayan salt & pepper, little wildflower organic honey , organic nutmeg, or cinnamon if preffered, about 7-10 almonds blended together) and VOILA!
Super healthy, creamy, sweet tooth satisfying dessert! Minus the calories and fat.
APPROVED BY BODYBYFADI!
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by Fadi Malouf | Mar 7, 2013 | Health, Motivation, Weight Loss, Wellness
Does “Love Conquers All”, as the famous saying states?
According to the recent two extensive studies it really depends on who answers this question Men or Women. A four year study was published in a Social Psychological & Personality Science Journal and it found that about half of the questioned men (48%) and only 20% of the women would leave their partner or spouse if they gained too much weight. Another source done through a 100,000 + men and women survey on askmen.com came through with pretty much similar results, about 50% of the men surveyed, and 19% of the women surveyed said they would exit the relationship, if their partner packed on some pounds.
Interesting data, isn’t’ it? The researches furthermore explained that the subjects through these studies supported their statements with the following explanation: “If the partner they were with gained noticeable weight, and became heavier then when they met, the initial connection would be jeopardized and quite possibly lost. They would feel less attracted to their spouse or partner and would attribute that to their lack of self-care, responsibility and possible laziness. ” This has definitely caused much controversy regarding the topic, and definitely stirred things up. If the saying “love is blind” really is put to the test, then when we truly love someone it really shouldn’t matter if they gained weight or not? Should it? With the same analogy, people can meet someone and connect on a different, deeper level than just the physical appearance and may think of their partner as the “best, most attractive, most handsome person around”, whether that is a fact or not. I recall back to my early adulthood years when I was training extensively and getting into a fitness and bodybuilding arena. I was very body conscious and started competing professionally, yet my love interest at the time was a girl who was size 12, believe it or not! I don’t remember perceiving or seeing her as a size 12, and to me she was the most beautiful girl at the time. Many people may be quite ordinary to others, but to us, they are “the best” as we fall in love with them. So how is it different when our partner changes physically throughout the relationship, does that mean that they change as a person too? And what happens to the saying “love is blind”, as it appears that “love” suddenly isn’t so blind after all?!
Tremendous or just noticeable weight gain affects numerous things. Our energy levels changes. Our personality changes as well. So when someone’s spouse/partner changes physically, do the dynamics between both people change as well? Of course they do and the research shows it doesn’t only have to do with the physical appearance. The spouse who gained weight is often perceived as they care less about themselves, they became lazy, complacent, and have lost their drive. What if they are dealing with a medical issue and their body is experiencing changes beyond their control? Would that change the perspective? According to the research, shockingly, very little! The subjects surveyed and observed stated that they would only consider staying with their partner if they saw a drive and a desire to change. If that drive was not there, they would simply leave their spouse.
It is not a secret that how we take care of our body and ourselves actually shows primarily physically. When we care and take the time to treat our body well, it shows everyday as our body is thankful and healthy. In return, we feel great, look great, have the energy, stamina, can concentrate better on work, different tasks and be around longer for our children, loved ones and ourselves. So it is our total responsibility not just as an individuals, but a larger community to create a positive and nurturing environment for others to live better, look better and feel better. It is so important to share, educate and inspire one another to make our lives the best that they can be. And without the health and healthy, fit body that is hardly possible.
by Fadi Malouf | Feb 9, 2013 | Blog, Body By Fadi, Fadi Malouf, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness
by Fadi Malouf | Dec 18, 2012 | Atlanta Personal Trainer, Blog, Health, Nutrition
Did you know the average person only eats 50 different types of food their entire life time?
The following recommendations apply to any meal situation whether you are in your home, at a fast food restaurant, fine dining or traveling.
Prepare or Request your meal be prepared one of the following methods:
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Steamed Broiled Dry (without butter or oil)
Open Grilled (Grilled with all fat able to drain off)
Barbecued (sugar free sauce)
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Microwaved (with all fat drained)
Raw
Poached
Boiled
Smoked
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General guideline:
1. Use the Helping-Hand System for portion control if you have not received your recommended daily micronutrient intake.
2. Select 1 (one) of Protein foods per meal. Approximately one serving the size of the palm of your hand.
3. Select as many of the vegetable foods listed as you wish. Have at least the minimum serving, approximately 1 (one) hand-fist.
4. Eat high density high glycemic (HDHG) carbohydrates only following an intense exercise session if you are in the phase 3 or 4 of your program.
Carbohydrates…
Vegetables – Frozen or Fresh |
Alfalfa Sprouts
Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocados (Really a fruit and mostly good fat)
Beets
Bell peppers
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Bamboo Shoots
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Bean Sprouts
Bok Choy
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
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Fennel
Garlic
Green beans
Green peas
Kale
Leeks
Mushrooms, crimini
Mushrooms, shiitake
Mustard greens
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Okra
Olives
Onions
Peppers
Potatoes (HDHG)
Romaine lettuce
Radish
Sea vegetables
Snow Peas
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Spinach
Squash, summer
Squash, winter
Sweet potatoes
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Turnip greens
Yams
Zucchini
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Fruits – Frozen, Fresh or Dried |
Apples
Apricots
Bananas (HDHG)
Blueberries
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Cantaloupe (HDHG)
Cranberries
Figs (HDHG)
Grapefruit
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Grapes
Kiwifruit
Lemon
Limes
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Oranges
Papaya
Pears
Pineapple (HDHG)
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Plums
Prunes
Raisins
Raspberries
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Beans & Legumes – Fresh or Dry (HDHG) |
Black beans
Dried peas
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
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Kidney beans
Lentils
Lima beans
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Miso
Navy beans
Pinto beans
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Soy beans
Tofu
Tempeh
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Grains – Whole or Sourdough (HDHG) |
Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
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Corn
Millet
Oats
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Quinoa
Rye
Spelt
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Whole wheat
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Proteins…
Seafood |
Flounder
Haddock
Herring
Mackerel
Salmon
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Scallop
Shrimp
Sole
Squid
Tilapia
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Trout
Whitefish
Bass
Cod
Halibut
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Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Snapper
Tuna (Canned white low sodium)
Bluefish
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Grouper
Sea Bass
Orange Roughy
Shark
Swordfish
Tuna (Ahi)
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Poultry & Lean Meat |
Beef: Eye of Round
Filet Mignon
Flank Steak
Sirloin Steak
Extra Lean Ground
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Buffalo: Eye of Round
Filet Mignon
Flank Steak
Sirloin Steak
Extra Lean Ground
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Lamb Chops
Pork Loin
Venison
Veal
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Chicken Breast
Chicken Liver
Chicken Dark Meat
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Turkey Breast
Turkey Loin
Turkey Drum
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Eggs & Low-Fat Dairy |
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Milk, 2%, cow’s |
Milk, goat |
Yogurt |
Fats…
Nuts, Seeds & Oils – Raw & Unsalted |
Almonds
Brasil
Cashews
Chestnuts
Cocanut
Flaxseeds
Macadamia Nuts
Peanuts
Pecan
Pine Nuts
Walnuts
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Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Hemp Seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Wheat Germ
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Avocado oil
Coconut oil
Fish oil
Flaxseed oil
Grapeseed oil
Olive oil, extra virgin
Sesame oil
Walnut oil
MCT oil, supplement
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The Rest…
Herbs & Spices |
Basil
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Chili pepper, dried
Cilantro
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Coriander seeds
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cumin seeds
Dill
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Ginger
Mustard seeds
Oregano
Parsley
Peppermint
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Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Turmeric
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Natural Sweeteners, Beverages & Other |
Agave
Blackstrap molasses
Local Honey
Maple syrup
Raw Sugar
Stevia
Date Sugar
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Coffee
Diet Tea
Tea
Seltzer
Water
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Hot Souce
Worcestershire Sauce
Sea Salt
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Foods to Avoid |
Processed food
Meats high in nitrate
Food with added salt
Food with added sugar
Saturated fat
Fried foods
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Refined foods
Ingredients you can’t pronounce
Most Dairy products
Candy
Empty Calories
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More Tips & Tricks…
Hydration Elation
Kick-Ass Yummy Recipes
Social Me Eating Out Restaurant Guideline
Creative Grocery List Creatition
Food & Money Savings on the GO!
Alternative Marinades, Condiments, & Sauces