Dessert Recipes

Primed Mango Mousse with Coconut Milk

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Here is an easy Primed recipe that tastes great. I personally would only have a tablespoon seeing I wish to avoid the fruit sugars in the mango, but my children really enjoy this as a nice treat every now and then. It takes around 5 minutes to prepare and can last for a couple of days in the fridge. You could even put it in the freezer for a cooler version.

Ingredients

Mango Chia Pudding

Mangoes
Bananas (optional)
Coconut milk or cream (see here how you can DIY coconut milk)
Chia seeds
Crushed nuts (optional)

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Method

1. Simply cut your mangoes into small chunks, add coconut milk and then chia seeds. Stir in then place into fridge.

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2. There are no quantities as this is a dessert/snack for you to play around with seeing you can add more or less of any ingredient depending on your tastes and/or budget. Hence, less chia seeds if you are on a budget seeing they are relatively expensive. Use less mangoes if you have metabolic issues and are more intolerant to the sugars in fruit.

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Trail Running Safety Tips

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With trail running becoming more and more popular I wanted to share some tips to ensure you have fun and are safe during this spectacularly fun activity. No point getting some wonderful fresh air and then going to hospital with an injury. We will be competing at Tanay Rizal this Sunday starting at 5am.

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Preparation is the Key – Pick the Right Race and Distance

It all starts with picking the right race and run category for you. My last race was a 21km trail where we were pre-warned by the organizers that “THIS IS TRAIL RUNNING! THIS IS EXTREME SPORT!” Indeed, it was so tough that only 23 out of 150 starters made it within the 7 hour cut-off time! I was very delighted to finish 2nd in that grueling race in a time just short of 6 hours.

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Upper-body Strength

We all know that regular running is about your legs. Well, trail running is also about upper body strength so I recommend that you try some gym routines to build upper body strength. I love using my eccentric gym routines and this helped me on the trail as I climbed up and down the rocks, held onto vines and trees and even when I slipped and had to brace my fall.

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Check-List

Make sure you arrive at the race venue prepared and bring the following:

(1) Gloves to save your hands from rock cuts, plants stings etc.;
(2) Head-lamp and/or flash light as the races start in the dark of morning;
(3) Home-made energy gel for your trail fuel;
(4) A good sized water bottle with your water bottle holder;
(5) Your cell phone just in case you get into trouble on the trail and need to ring a friend (have a bum bag with plastic zip lock bag if it is wet);
(6) Bring a hat because once the sun rises it can get very hot;
(7) A good breakfast like 3 boiled eggs or even a nice Omelette before the race;
(8) Some post-race snacks like bananas, nuts and even an iced coffee made with coconut milk;
(9) Some people use trail running poles but I think it depends on the trail and how many rock climbs are included.

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breakfast, Drink Recipes

Primed Kick Arse Green Smoothie

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A Great Primed Green Smoothie is a perfect way to start your day. You get a fabulous boost of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to help power your body and brain all day. You will not get the sugar high and corresponding crash compared to those people eating sugar breakfasts such as breakfast cereal, toast, orange juice, noodles etc.

Ingredients:

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There are no exact quantities here as you mix and match to suit your own tastes.

Green vegetables: such as Pechay, Lettuce, Cabbage and Herbs

Seeds such as Pumpkin seeds and Chia seeds (both optional)

Liquid: Virgin coconut oil shot, Coconut milk, Water

Spices: Turmeric, Pepper and Himalayan salt

Aloe vera

Fresh ginger

Raw garlic

Fruit: Saba banana (optional and necessary if new to Primed Green Smoothies so as to add some sweetness).
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Primed Lifestyle, running, Triathlon events

5 Top Primed Stories for 2015

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I am delighted that the Primed for your Life Lifestyle is helping people improve their lives worldwide. The Primed posts are read in over 140 countries with Primed clients in countries such as Canada, Australia, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and a host of others.

Here are the Top 5 articles this year with a special thanks to cardiologist and New York Times best selling author Dr. William Davis for sharing many articles on his Wheat Belly facebook page.

1. Wheat baby! The Painful Condition of Accidentally Eating Grains/Gluten Once Off It

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Thanks also to my beautiful and talented tummy model.

Once you give up grains/wheat you CANNOT go back because once the “poison” is out of your system your body will react badly if this “poison” is reintroduced. This is surely proof positive that these grains are “poison” to your system.

2. Cheat in your Triathlon and you are cheating more than just yourself

“The truly scary thing about undiscovered lies is that they have a greater capacity to diminish us than exposed ones. They erode our strength, our self-esteem, our very foundation.” ― Cheryl Hughes
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Success Stories

Ronald is Primed and Loving It – His Family Too

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Ronald rocks. He is a great family man with a big heart. I am so proud that the Primed Lifestyle is helping make this top man’s heart stronger. Oh, his brain too. Doubly proud that because of Ronald’s great decision his family is also getting healthier too.

I had a great lunch at The Wholesome Table with Trimac teammates Ron, Chloe and Emerson

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We ate no bread but kept the butter to add into our food. Of course we had real food and not fake food like bread, pasta, noodles and other sugar cheap carbs.

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Here is a 12 Point Summary of What Ron Said

1. Ron researched Primed LCHF after sustaining an injury training for triathlons because he wanted to ensure he would not gain excess weight. Ron had previously mistakenly believed that he had to exercise a lot to maintain a healthy weight but was soon to learn differently.

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Here is some of the delicious real food Ron ate to lose weight and regain health.

2. Ron found his food to be very filling and satisfying. Hence, he was not hungry at all and ate less.

3. Ron’s Acid Reflux disappeared. Cool.

4. Ron lost weight despite not exercising at all.

5. Ron’s inspiration was his beautiful family. He is pictured here with his beautiful wife Romina. Ron started his Primed/LCHF journey in March 2015.

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Success Stories

Br. Normandy of De La Salle is Loving His Primed Lifestyle

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From Brother Normandy – “I’m really grateful to have heard of the Primed lifestyle 5 months ago. It really opened up possibilities for me.”

“Well, I’ve lost count how many people have commented on how good I look and the great changes they see in me.”

“I am looking forward to your Primed seminar at De La Salle this Saturday. Thanks.”

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Photo taken early 2015
• close to 300 pounds
• Faithfully taking meds and dieting
nothing worked
• Blood sugar (180++) and Blood
Pressure (140/100++) off the charts
• Felt like I had to accept that I will
forever be unfit

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Photo taken Nov. 8, 2015
• Effortlessly lost about 30 pounds since
July
• Blood sugar (<125) and BP (~130/90)
approaching normal levels
• Not feeling deprived of any food at all
• Happier 😀

Also from Br. Normandy:

“Hey Chad! You always have impeccable timing. My blood sugar clocked in at 99 this morning. The lowest I’ve had in years! the other day though, I made the mistake of eating rice, somehow it just felt all wrong in my mouth and my tummy. By-the-way my watch and pants are much looser now.”

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Top 3 Ways to Better Health (Means Better and Longer Life)

1. Get a Knowledgeable Coach Who Can Train and Motivate You

I make it my mission to help you achieve your goals.

I explain the why and teach you how. It becomes easy and fun to maintain the Primed Lifestyle.

2. Jump off The Sugar Roller Coaster (Grains = Sugar in your body)

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A cool way to do this is by eating more eggs and green vegetables as this then crowds out the cheap carbage.

I teach you how sugar harms you. There is no doubt about it. The sugar spikes and crashes hurts your body and brain. It could also lead you to become overfed and undernourished which reduces your immune systems ability to fight illness.

Did you know that bread, pasta and noodles = sugar in your body?

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3. Examine your Why?

Inspirational Tony Robins

I help you identify your goals, keep them in focus as we go through the many Primed Protocols that ensure you reach them. And then maintain them.

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I treat all my Primed clients as individuals and tailor a program to suit the needs of you and your family (ideally).

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The Final Word

Here is my initial reply to asking if I could help Normandy, the other Brothers of De La Salle and the children in their care.

“We can. I am passionate about helping people (children in particular) about getting healthy so as to improve the quality and quantity of their lives. My program absolutely does that. If your brothers follow it and live the Primed Lifestyle your example will help others with both their mental and physical well being. The information is priceless as you cannot put a price on health, happiness and longevity. I want to help EVERYONE in the Philippines. They deserve to be happy and healthy.”

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Carbohydrates, Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Primed Cabbage Carbonara

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Here’s a great Primed Cabbage Carbonara dish involving 2 of my favorites: Bacon and Coconut Milk. You can easily substitute the chicken for the bacon or go vegetarian by adding roasted squash/pumpkin.

Ingredients:

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1 large head of cabbage (take out the core)
lots of onions
lots of garlic (the more the merrier)
some green chilis
some red chilis (if you like extra spice in your life)
1/2 to full cup of coconut milk (depending upon how saucy you want your dish)
5 to 6 pieces of quality bacon (we buy ours from S&R)

Method:

1. Cut your cabbage into long strips. Dice your onions, garlic, green and red chilis.

2. Steam your cabbage until it is wilted but not too soft. Fry your pieces of bacon at the same time.

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Company success stories, Success Stories

30 Great Benefits of a Primed Lifestyle Experienced by my Corporate Clients

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Benefits of a Primed Lifestyle Experienced by More Than 300 Corporate Employees in Manila, Cebu and Davao:

1. Feeling better in themselves with increased self-confidence

2. A lot more ENERGY that can be further directed into their health journey as well as work, self-education,family, fun and friends.

3. Less sleepy in the afternoon – means increased productivity

4. Better mental clarity means better thought processes

5. Better mood which assists team harmony and self-worth

6. Less period pain with reversal of PCOS, dysmenorrhea and other issues

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7. Less stomach issues

8. Regular bowel movements (no more constipation)

9. Better skin and hence improved confidence

10. Better teeth

11. Better quality sleep so they wake refreshed and ready for the challenges of the day

12. Less sick leave/sickness

13. Improved life skills by learning new healthy recipes

14. Reversed asthma

15. Reversed Type 2 Diabetes

16. Brought blood pressure down so as to get off all medications

17. Off all cholesterol medications so no side effects from the hormone disrupting drugs

18. Reduced stress with better controlled blood sugar levels assisting stabilized stress reactions

19. Improved family life as their families enjoy the benefits of more optimal nutrition too

20. Being more mindful of what they eat and when. This leads to having a greater appreciation of how maximum nutrition enhances their mind and body.

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Primed Lifestyle, running, Triathlon events

5 Ways Your Excessive Sporting Activities Could Harm You and Your Family

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Is your pursuit of health hurting you and your family?

Are you spending lots of time away from your loved ones running and biking around in circles? Are you promoting cheap, processed carbs (sugar in your body) as a healthy way to “fuel” your excessive cardio? Are you chugging sugarade thinking it is good for you? If so, your children are watching and will probably copy your endeavor to be healthy that is more than likely not going to succeed in the long term.

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The reason it is likely to be a failed endeavor long term is that proper health starts in the kitchen with exercise just a mere 2% of the equation. The smartest and healthiest minds on the planet are echoing these words and many people have tried and failed at the exercise more, eat less (or eat more carbs) model.

Please remember the real benefit of exercise and do not try and use it as a means of controlling your weight:

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The reason for your exercise is many factorial and could include: for fun, fitness, building strength, relaxation, stress relief, camaraderie, sense of achievement or even a little “me time”. It should never be at the expense of your health, sleep or even your family. It should never be done in a poor environment.

5 Ways Your Excessive Exercise Could Be Harming Your Family (Besides Yourself)

1. Time:

Anything lost can be found again except for time wasted!

If you are training too often then it is at the expense of time you could have spent with your family, cooking, recovering, learning a new skill or doing something you really love doing. This is where true enjoyment of life and living comes from.

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You would be far better off spending time cooking and learning new recipes such as those in the cool cook book from Dr. William Davis of Wheat Belly fame.


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Primed Lifestyle

How to Avoid Brain Drain

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How to Avoid Brain Drain

With the Christmas season fast approaching it is time to Recharge, Re-Program, Feed, Soothe, Nourish, Enrich, Challenge and Rest Your Mind. Do not wait until the new year as you can start now.

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Enjoy More Time for Life!