Born on Chicago’s south side during an era where Sunday dinners were plentiful and consistent. Dining room tables were full of home cooked delicacies including macaroni and cheese, collard greens with ham hocks, barbeque ribs, baked ham, pot roast, chicken and fish prepared in a variety of ways. By age 29, like many African American males, Sadeek was already challenged with issues related to high blood pressure, hypertension, and obesity.

During a regular check up, Sadeek’s doctor informed him he was generally in good health but then proceeded to casually mention a lifetime prognosis for high blood pressure medication. While the doctor failed to present an alternative to a lifetime of meds, alarm bells were going off for Sadeek. At that moment, he questioned himself, was he comfortable with the idea of taking pills for the rest of his life??? The answer was a resounding NO! This conscious realization - no one was responsible for his health and longevity but him - started Sadeek down a path that has led him to an uncompromising love of plant-based living and holistic health.

Over the past 24 years, Sadeek has shared his expertise and introduced thousands across the globe to the power of the plant-based lifestyle. His efforts have been focused on alleviating the fears and cultural stigmas associated with a meatless diet. Sadeek has studied with some of the brightest plant-based minds in the world, earning his Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies@Cornell University. Strengthening his focus on plants, soil, and the environment, Sadeek also earned his Certification in Urban Agriculture from the Rid-All Green Partnership in conjunction with Growing Power.

Sadeek is co-owner and Board Chair of The Taste of Vegan, the only annual plant-based festival on Chicago’s southside, attracting over 6,000 attendees from across the midwest. He also hosted and produced “The Green Side of Things'' (2019 - 2021), a social media talk show discussing the healthy and environmentally friendly side of food, culture, business, politics, government, sports, and all facets of life that affect the African American community. He currently serves as the Chief Health Correspondent for The Black Star Project Show on WVON Radio. Sadeek’s latest work is the creation of the ground breaking seminar experience “Food-ish” The New Definition of Food & How To Create A Disease Free Life. “Food-ish is a transformative experience designed to help audiences redefine their relationship with “food” and unlock the path to a vibrant, disease-free life.

Sadeek channeled his love for the plant-based lifestyle, years of entrepreneurial experience, and his commitment to educating and empowering individuals, families, and communities by founding The Plant-Based Afrikan Center for Nutrition. The PBA Center for Nutrition focuses on educating communities about the undeniable impact of diet on overall quality of life and helping individuals mitigate the effects of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Through nutrition seminars, workshops, and classes, the center strives to educate and enlighten individuals about the origins of disease and the transformational power of a plant-based lifestyle. By disseminating evidence-based information, we aim to inspire individuals to make informed choices that promote longevity, vitality, and overall well-being.