EJADA

Living Healthy, Natural Healing, Herbal Health, and nutritional

about

I’m Brinder, a visionary curator and founder of EJADA Specialty Merchandise, ZAREL, and BJG DESIGNS. My entrepreneurial journey began in March 1996, starting with catalog sales and evolving into dropshipping, e-commerce, and creative direction. Through every chapter—whether facing health challenges, competing against larger companies, or refining my craft—I’ve carried forward the wisdom my father shared before he passed: “Everything is just a dream away.” ✨ EJADA Specialty Merchandise Founded in honor of my father, EJADA represents resilience and legacy. It’s a testament to never giving up, even when life placed obstacles in my path. 🌱 ZAREL ZAREL continues that legacy with renewal and growth. It embodies creativity, fair pricing, and quality products designed to stand out in a world of mass production. ZAREL is proof that persistence and vision can transform challenges into opportunities. 🎨 BJG DESIGNS BJG DESIGNS is the creative force behind bold typography, motivational one-liners, and signature motifs. Available on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, color-changing mugs, accent mugs, hats, and cinch backpacks, BJG DESIGNS gives customers a wide choice of selection while staying true to uniqueness and style. 💡 My Philosophy I believe in quality, uniqueness, and fair pricing. I believe in building products that carry meaning. Most importantly, I believe with Family and Friend Support, this year could be the turning point—a year where resilience becomes renewal, and where every dream moves closer to reality. Together, EJADA, ZAREL, and BJG DESIGNS show that with resilience, vision, and community, everything truly is just a dream away

Why Crunches Are Not Enough for Core Strength

I heard people say I want the body I had in my twenties, well get over it. you’re not twenty because if you were, you wouldn’t need to make that statement.

To live healthy, you must have mindset that is realistic. I always thought crunches was the best way for people to take care of their center core but I have beeen finding information that contradict.

🧠 Why Crunches Aren’t the Whole Story

Functional weakness: A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about balance, breath, and movement integrity.

Limited engagement: Crunches mostly target the rectus abdominis (the “six-pack” muscle), but they neglect deeper stabilizers like the transverse abdominis and multifidus.

Postural strain: Repetitive crunching can reinforce poor posture and even contribute to spinal compression if not balanced with extension and stabilization work.

Myth of spot reduction: Crunches won’t burn belly fat in isolation. Fat loss is systemic, not localized.

🔥 What Works Better

Planks: Engage the entire core, including deep stabilizers and back muscles.

Dead bugs & bird-dogs: Promote coordination and spinal alignment.

Standing ab moves: These mimic real-life movement and improve balance and posture.

Rotational work: Russian twists, cable chops, and kettlebell flows activate obliques and support functional strength.

These dishes aren’t about shrinking the body for vanity—they’re about centering strength, metabolic clarity, and ancestral balance.

Mediterranean Dishes That Support Core Strength

🥗 Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Core benefits: High in plant protein, fiber, and magnesium—key for muscle recovery and gut integrity.
Symbolic overlay: “Grains of resilience, dressed in ancestral oil.”
Includes quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta, and lemon-olive oil dressing. FULL RECIPE

🍲 Greek Chickpea Soup (Revithia Soupa)

Core benefits: Chickpeas offer protein and resistant starch for gut health and sustained energy.
Ritual note: Traditionally slow-cooked, this soup honors patience and warmth.
Made with chickpeas, olive oil, lemon, and herbs. FULL RECIPE

🍳 Shakshuka

Core benefits: Eggs provide complete protein; tomatoes and peppers offer antioxidants.
Symbolic badge: “Fire-born clarity in a crimson cradle.”
Poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce, served with crusty bread.
FULL RECIPE

🥬 Spinach & White Bean Skillet

Core benefits: Rich in iron, calcium, and plant protein—supports muscle tone and bone strength.
Overlay idea: “Leaf and legume, entwined in strength.”
Sautéed spinach, cannellini beans, garlic, and olive oil. FULL RECIPE

⚠️ Disclaimer & Cautionary Note

“These dishes are offered as ancestral nourishment—not prescriptions. They are curated to support ritual-rich living and metabolic clarity, but they do not replace medical advice or individualized care. Always consult your body’s wisdom and your care team before making dietary changes. Ingredients and practices may interact with personal health conditions, medications, or cultural sensitivities. Proceed with reverence, not rigidity.”