Comments on: Part 2: The Letters P, C and F – The Fatty Truth http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/ Mark and Nat, a married couple who are living in Kuwait. Both are designers, Mark works in advertising while Nat runs her own design studio called Push+Pull. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:18:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Fahad http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489925 Fahad Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:27:56 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489925 Husain, Thank you! And I appreciate the time you took to read my posts :). In regards to your questions: Chicken Shawarma: They use marinated whole chicken, including the skin which is high in saturated fat. Red Meat Shawarma: If you noticed the pile of red meat they use, you'll see this huge piece of fat on top. The chunk of solid fat will literally melt on the red meat, adding a juicy flavor. Conclusion: With the inclusion of white bread, sesame (tiheena) and garlic sauce (thoom), the shawarma is the Arab world's version of the hamburger. If you're hungry, reach for 1 shawarma of your choice plus a side order of small taboula or fattoush w/out croutons. Kabab: Red meat kabab is a lot similar (if not identical) to a hamburger. How does minced meat hold like that without falling off (in reference to the kabab's shape)? It's either fat holding it together (due to a high percentage of fat in the red meat) or a source of starch (bread crumbs or potatoes; they'll use this option when the red meat is low in fat). Conclusion: MODERATION. Order a plate of kabab (3-4 pieces) w/ 1/2 Irani bread and veggies on the side. Shish Tawook and Tikka Meat: Lebanese or Syrian shish tawook use skinless chicken breasts. The Iranian version use the entire chicken and marinate it with spices & herbs with added oil on top for flavor. Tikka Meat has a very low percentage of fat, which makes it ideal for us fitness enthusiasts. Conclusion: These are your best choices. If you're going low-carb, skip the bread & fries and add in tabboula w/ your order. Click on my username above in pink and email me. I'll be more than happy to discuss things personally. Husain,
Thank you! And I appreciate the time you took to read my posts :).

In regards to your questions:
Chicken Shawarma: They use marinated whole chicken, including the skin which is high in saturated fat.
Red Meat Shawarma: If you noticed the pile of red meat they use, you’ll see this huge piece of fat on top. The chunk of solid fat will literally melt on the red meat, adding a juicy flavor.
Conclusion: With the inclusion of white bread, sesame (tiheena) and garlic sauce (thoom), the shawarma is the Arab world’s version of the hamburger. If you’re hungry, reach for 1 shawarma of your choice plus a side order of small taboula or fattoush w/out croutons.

Kabab: Red meat kabab is a lot similar (if not identical) to a hamburger. How does minced meat hold like that without falling off (in reference to the kabab’s shape)? It’s either fat holding it together (due to a high percentage of fat in the red meat) or a source of starch (bread crumbs or potatoes; they’ll use this option when the red meat is low in fat).
Conclusion: MODERATION. Order a plate of kabab (3-4 pieces) w/ 1/2 Irani bread and veggies on the side.

Shish Tawook and Tikka Meat: Lebanese or Syrian shish tawook use skinless chicken breasts. The Iranian version use the entire chicken and marinate it with spices & herbs with added oil on top for flavor.
Tikka Meat has a very low percentage of fat, which makes it ideal for us fitness enthusiasts.
Conclusion: These are your best choices. If you’re going low-carb, skip the bread & fries and add in tabboula w/ your order.

Click on my username above in pink and email me. I’ll be more than happy to discuss things personally.

]]> By: Husain http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489600 Husain Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:40:26 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489600 Fahad, I really appreciate you taking so much time and efforts in preparing & posting such valuable articles. I am not an expert when it comes to counting calories or checking the nutritional value of something. So I need a little advice from you about some of the Arabic food we get here in Kuwait. In particular I would like to know if things like Shawarma, Kebab, Kebab Pita, Sheesh Tawook etc are healthy or not? Can these things be taken regularly meaning one meal per day? I have been working out regularly for over more than a year and half, six days a week. But the results I have so far are no way near the efforts I have put in. I would like to meet you to discuss things personally. Thanks Fahad,

I really appreciate you taking so much time and efforts in preparing & posting such valuable articles.

I am not an expert when it comes to counting calories or checking the nutritional value of something. So I need a little advice from you about some of the Arabic food we get here in Kuwait. In particular I would like to know if things like Shawarma, Kebab, Kebab Pita, Sheesh Tawook etc are healthy or not? Can these things be taken regularly meaning one meal per day?

I have been working out regularly for over more than a year and half, six days a week. But the results I have so far are no way near the efforts I have put in. I would like to meet you to discuss things personally.

Thanks

]]> By: Reno H. http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489350 Reno H. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:39:31 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489350 Thanks Fahad. I'll tell him to come on here and share those details personally. Thanks Fahad. I’ll tell him to come on here and share those details personally.

]]> By: Fahad http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489348 Fahad Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:30:09 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489348 Realist, It's very much possible. I consume 120g of fat daily in order to "get by". It all depends on the individual's daily activity levels. nahin123, Sure thing, contact me via email and we'll set something up. anood, My pleasure :) lensman, Thank you very much :) It's on the way! Ali from Bahrain, Thank you! More to come bro :) f, Thank you so much for the advice. Yes, I've been using Avene lotion and soap for sometime now. Works wonders! Reno H., Thanks! In regards to your friend's conflict, I need to know more details. I need to know his exact daily diet and workout regimen (every single calorie!) in order to determine why he's losing hair. Assuming he does get sufficient levels of fat, he's probably lacking in vitamins and minerals, specifically zinc, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D. Those are considered ESSENTIAL in any athletes nutrition plan, especially when dieting to lose fat. If you're an athlete who' looking for cardiovascular endurance, then cardio can be done at anytime. If you're an athlete who's looking for maximizing fat loss, then cardio should be performed on an empty stomach: Early in the morning before breakfast, post-workout, or after consuming a 0 carb meal by 3 hours. I've listed all options below, from best to worst: 1) Early morning, empty stomach, then breakfast. 2) Immediately post-workout, before ingesting any calories. 3) 3 hours after a 0 carb meal. q8travelbud, Thanks, and yes we do need a lifestyle makeover. The Japanese part was cool; admit it!:P las, Thank you! It takes me that long to right it because I suffer from stress-induced writer's block. :( Realist, It’s very much possible. I consume 120g of fat daily in order to “get by”. It all depends on the individual’s daily activity levels.

nahin123, Sure thing, contact me via email and we’ll set something up.

anood, My pleasure :)

lensman, Thank you very much :) It’s on the way!

Ali from Bahrain, Thank you! More to come bro :)

f, Thank you so much for the advice. Yes, I’ve been using Avene lotion and soap for sometime now. Works wonders!

Reno H., Thanks! In regards to your friend’s conflict, I need to know more details. I need to know his exact daily diet and workout regimen (every single calorie!) in order to determine why he’s losing hair. Assuming he does get sufficient levels of fat, he’s probably lacking in vitamins and minerals, specifically zinc, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D. Those are considered ESSENTIAL in any athletes nutrition plan, especially when dieting to lose fat.

If you’re an athlete who’ looking for cardiovascular endurance, then cardio can be done at anytime.
If you’re an athlete who’s looking for maximizing fat loss, then cardio should be performed on an empty stomach: Early in the morning before breakfast, post-workout, or after consuming a 0 carb meal by 3 hours. I’ve listed all options below, from best to worst:
1) Early morning, empty stomach, then breakfast.
2) Immediately post-workout, before ingesting any calories.
3) 3 hours after a 0 carb meal.

q8travelbud, Thanks, and yes we do need a lifestyle makeover. The Japanese part was cool; admit it!:P

las, Thank you! It takes me that long to right it because I suffer from stress-induced writer’s block. :(

]]> By: las http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489335 las Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:34:05 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489335 it was a very interestin article..worth 8 hrs of ur writin :P it was a very interestin article..worth 8 hrs of ur writin :P

]]> By: q8travelbud http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489328 q8travelbud Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:39:48 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489328 Finally ... i can defend my love of olive oil ... To live a long healthy life in here... i think we need to completely change our lifestyle .. not talking about food only ... we have so many "3adat" taken from previous generations that are not healthy ... V. useful article ( bas not sure 3al japanese impression :) ) Finally … i can defend my love of olive oil …

To live a long healthy life in here… i think we need to completely change our lifestyle .. not talking about food only … we have so many “3adat” taken from previous generations that are not healthy …

V. useful article ( bas not sure 3al japanese impression :) )

]]> By: Reno H. http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489287 Reno H. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:41:50 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489287 Hi Fahad. Kudos as usual :) Hope all's well with you? Sorry to trouble you but I need some advice this time. My m8 is suffering one of those diet related problems you listed, hair loss. He cut out most forms of fat (even after advising him not to). Egg yolks (he eats 3 egg whites a week on weight lifting days, once boiled once fried and once raw), red meat, milk etc. He relies on raw peanuts (I like em as well) and a few other healthy fats. His diet consists mainly of complex carbs and proteins. That's fine but the drastic fat cut isn't healthy. It's been 3 months now. His hair is thinning, falling and it takes him ages to grow it back. Other than resuming a better fat intake ratio do you know of anything else that could help reverse this? We're really good friends and I don't want to see him going bald by 30!!! One last thing. Cardio (30 minutes) and then have your MEAL (breakfast, lunch or dinner) within the post workout 30-45 minute window OR have your meal and after 90-120 minutes then do cardio? I preferred the latter but have switched to the former two weeks ago. Looking forward to your helpful reply. Soz for the wall of text lol, thanks in advance and God bless! Hi Fahad. Kudos as usual :) Hope all’s well with you? Sorry to trouble you but I need some advice this time. My m8 is suffering one of those diet related problems you listed, hair loss. He cut out most forms of fat (even after advising him not to). Egg yolks (he eats 3 egg whites a week on weight lifting days, once boiled once fried and once raw), red meat, milk etc. He relies on raw peanuts (I like em as well) and a few other healthy fats. His diet consists mainly of complex carbs and proteins. That’s fine but the drastic fat cut isn’t healthy. It’s been 3 months now. His hair is thinning, falling and it takes him ages to grow it back. Other than resuming a better fat intake ratio do you know of anything else that could help reverse this? We’re really good friends and I don’t want to see him going bald by 30!!! One last thing. Cardio (30 minutes) and then have your MEAL (breakfast, lunch or dinner) within the post workout 30-45 minute window OR have your meal and after 90-120 minutes then do cardio? I preferred the latter but have switched to the former two weeks ago. Looking forward to your helpful reply. Soz for the wall of text lol, thanks in advance and God bless!

]]> By: f http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489256 f Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:29:19 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489256 u want to have nice skin try avene loation and sope u ill find it in boots give it time u ill feel the difference in 2 weeks u want to have nice skin try avene loation and sope u ill find it in boots give it time u ill feel the difference in 2 weeks

]]> By: Ali from Bahrain http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489238 Ali from Bahrain Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:08:17 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489238 Great write up Fahad. I keep waiting for your new articles which makes lots of sense. Thanks for sharing with us the good knowledge. Great write up Fahad. I keep waiting for your new articles which makes lots of sense. Thanks for sharing with us the good knowledge.

]]> By: lensman http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489185 lensman Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:11:30 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489185 Fahad, Great articles dude... Cant wait for the last one... Fahad,

Great articles dude… Cant wait for the last one…

]]> By: anoob http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489158 anoob Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:01:01 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489158 great job Fahad. one of the best articles i've read on the subject. u explained it better than any doc could've done. waiting for the third post. great job Fahad. one of the best articles i’ve read on the subject. u explained it better than any doc could’ve done. waiting for the third post.

]]> By: nahin123 http://www.248am.com/fahad/food/part-2-the-letters-p-c-and-f-%e2%80%93-the-fatty-truth/#comment-489145 nahin123 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:37:04 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=10040#comment-489145 nahin and nahin123 are da same BTW..SORRY my badd !!! nahin and nahin123 are da same BTW..SORRY my badd !!!

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