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Restaurant Reviews

Support Earth Kitchen and Support Local Farmers and Indigenous Communities

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Earth Kitchen has opened a second branch in the Fort by popular demand. Their other branch in White Plains, QC is very popular and well loved by many.

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They have always been known for excellent, healthy, sustainable food that supports local farmers and indigenous communities. This collage was taken from their facebook page linked here: Earth Kitchen.

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We went to Earth Kitchen BGC as a belated birthday lunch for Christian who just turned 13.

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We loved all our food and found it to be excellent value-for-money. We were guests of Pinky but Earth Kitchen is very affordable with our two salads of Grilled Vegetable Salad (Php 300) and Pomelo Salad (php 360) being large and extremely tasty.

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Their Soups looked to be really nice with the options being Curried Squash Soup (pumpkin, yoghurt, mint – Php 190), Smoked Tomato Soup (organic smoked tomatoes, cream, gremolata – Php 235) and Fresh Mushroom Soup (organic shitake, button, milky and abalone mushrooms – Php 200).

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breakfast, Carbohydrates, Egg dish, Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Top 11 Primed Food Recipes to Learn to Prepare for Healthier Living

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Cooking is fun. Yes it can be tiring, hot and you sometimes cut yourself, but IT IS FUN!

Cooking is also good exercise. In fact, you can exercise less and get fit simply by cooking and eating the right food. Primed food. My Primed Journey is proof of that.

Being in hospitality for 20 years, and having my own restaurant in Brisbane for 3 years, I learned to appreciate and love cooking. It means even more to me now as I know I am feeding my family well so they become healthier in body and mind.

It is never too late to learn/master a new skill and even if you don’t know how to boil, poach or scramble an egg you can learn. With our 500,000th visitor to soon visit Primed for your Life (from 140 different countries) I want to highlight our TOP 11 dishes learn to cook/prepare. They are not too hard, not too expensive and they TASTE awesome and have an AWESOME effect on your mind and body.

If you can master yourself you can master anything.

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Primed Lifestyle, running, Triathlon events

Recovery Rocks When You Follow the Primed Lifestyle – Eight Examples

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Primed Lifestyle

7 Reasons to Love Japan

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I completed my first Ironman late at night in the cold and rain of Hokkaido on the 31st of August 2013. I almost cried as I approached the finish line as I thought of my wife, children and my Ironman journey.

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I loved every minute of the very tough race but even better was the whole experience of travelling in Japan and enjoying their culture, the beautiful scenery, delicious food and friendly people.

Japan Ironman will be later this month on August 23rd 2015 and is definitely one to consider for the future.

Our Filipino super triathlete Jong Saljulga is racing this one and we wish him all the best. If any one else is competing in it please email me at chad.davis.1@gmail.com as I’ll be glad to pass along my Japan Ironman 2013 race report.

Good luck Jong.

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Restaurant Reviews

Quality Food & Service Every Time at Hossein’s

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We have been big fans of Hossein’s almost since we arrived in the Philippines 15 years ago. We have tried his branches in Makati, Greenbelt and Serendra and have never been disappointed with excellent food and service every time. No wonder Hossein now also has restaurants in Trinoma and Alabang.

The food is a fabulous combination of Persian, Arabian, Indian and Mediterranean.

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The occasion for our visit was for Christian’s 13th birthday and we all counted it as one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The quality of ingredients and cooking was outstanding.

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Thank you for the Duo of Dips Hossein. I have known Hossein for the whole 14 years we have been going to his restaurants and was even lucky enough to teach his daughter at Enderun Colleges.

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Borani Eggplant and Hummus

Traditional Levantine Arabic mezze of pureed garbanzos blended with Tahini paste, olive oil and Middle Eastern herbs and spices with pita bread. Served Solo / Share

We loved these flavorful dips and simply ate them without the Pita Bread. Easy.

The Greek Salad was so fresh, so delicious and truly memorable.

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Greek Salad – The classic summer Greek salad of feta cheese, lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes dressed with a Greek spiced infused lemon vinaigrette. Served Solo / Share / Family
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Carbohydrates, vegetarian dishes

Great Carbohydrates Sunday – Broccoli and Cauliflower “Rice”

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I used love rice. Especially white and fluffy, it goes well with so many dishes. I had been eating rice my whole life, especially as a boy when I lived in Singapore and Hong Kong, and even for thefirst 13 years whilst living and working in Manila.

However, with my new Primed Lifestyle, rice (and all grains), are out of my meal plan so I want to find more nutrient dense alternatives.  Alternatives that do not spike my blood sugar too much and leave me more full and satisfied.

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Carbohydrates, vegetarian dishes

Great Carbohydrates Saturday – Sweet Potato Wedges

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Sweet Potato Fries are the bomb. They taste sensational, are good for you and go well with any dish. Especially bacon!

If you are carbohydrate intolerant due to having abused them in the past then Sweet Potatoes should not be a staple in your diet but a once in a while item. However, for a healthy person once a week is cool.

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Ingredients:

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Coconut oil
Salt
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Carbohydrates, vegetarian dishes

Primed Carbohydrates Friday – Roasted Squash, Carrots, Onion and Garlic

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The Primed Lifestyle allows you to do the following:

– Maintain constant blood sugar (and insulin) levels at an optimal range, as well as a consistently good mood.
– Decrease your inflammation, aches and pains, illnesses, potential for disease, stress levels and health issues.
– Increase your metabolism, digestive health, confidence, energy, mental clarity, brain power, skin quality, immune system, sleep quality and happiness.

Oh, you also get to eat real food with real flavors and get unreal health results.

I hope you like this simple Primed Carbohydrate recipe.

Ingredients

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Squash

Onions

Garlic

Carrots (optional)

Sweet Potato/Camote (optional)

Coconut Oil or Bacon Fat

Salt and pepper (turmeric optional)

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Chicken (optional)

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Lamb (optional)

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Dessert Recipes

The Best Primed Dark Chocolate Brownies

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Who doesn’t love a good quality chocolate brownie? Our whole family does but we make ours with Primed ingredients to make it a treat that is good for you in the right quantities.

There are many health benefits to Dark Chocolate such as being high in antioxidants, high in minerals like magnesium and iron, is an anti-inflammatory, helps liver function, reduces blood pressure and minimizes the risk of cardio vascular disease and stroke.

And it tastes wonderful

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Ingredients:

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250 grams Dark Cacoa (we use a high quality Swiss brand called Felchlin which you can buy at Santis Deli)
2 eggs
1/2 cup of coconut sugar
1/2 cup of coconut oil
1 cup of home-made coconut flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Carbohydrates, vegetarian dishes

Primed Carbohydrates Thursday – Home-made Tomato Sauce

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One of the keys to maintaining your healthy, nutrient dense Primed Lifestyle is in the planning and preparation.

Simply make extra when the opportunity arises so you have great food in the fridge and freezer for tomorrow.

Here is another wonderful Primed Carbohydrate to always have in your fridge and freezer. So tasty and versatile.

Ingredients

Lots of tomatoes
Lots of garlic
Lots of onions
Salt and pepper
Coconut oil

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Method

1. Simply cut your tomatoes, onions and garlic into small pieces.

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2. Heat your pot, add your coconut oil then your onions and garlic and cook till soft. Then turn down your stove top heat and then add your chopped tomatoes and allow to simmer for 40 minutes or so.

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3. With this dish the more the merrier is a great principle to follow. Hence, make a big pot full of the Primed Home-Made Tomato Sauce and freeze what you will not use within the next 4 or 5 days.

Additional

Top 12 Ways to Enjoy Your Primed Home-Made Tomato Sauce

1. Add Malunggay to your Primed Home-made Tomato Sauce for extra nutrients to better fuel your mind and body.

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