There’s actually a pizza called the “Anti-wrinkle Pizza,” and it can be found in Italy. There are mixed feelings about it as some locals like the traditional recipe, but this pizza offers three times the fiber, is loaded with antioxidants, and is popular with some well known locals. I would definitely like to try it! However, I don’t think I will be going to Italy anytime soon. Let me know if you know of a place in Texas that has it. 🙂
The more articles I read on GMO seeds, the more concerned I am. Our food supply is affected without most people’s knowledge of what is happening. How the DNA of the food grown from GMO seeds interacts with human DNA is yet to be seen. Researchers are questioning and researching the safety of such food. It is very concerning what huge companies can do and how they can have a negative impact on the world situation, all for their own benefit.
My post, Something’s Wrong Here, reveals how many countries in Europe are very concerned about foods containing GMO products. They seem to be more informed than we are.
My first post about GMO foods, Organic Info, contains information about Jeff Cox’s book, The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide, which opened my eyes to the dangers of GMO foods. He has facts about GMO foods that are a little scary.
If you would like to understand more about GMO seeds and how they affect the world then I highly suggest reading these two posts from Lofty Matters. It won’t take up much of your time, but these two posts will give you a great summary of the situation:
“Genetically Modified” / “Genetically Engineered” foods are controversial and their safety is highly questionable, yet we are bombarded with them here in the U.S. Check genetically modified corn crops…concerning info!
Check the ingredients list of the products you buy. Some ingredients will say “modified,” however most products with modified ingredients will not be labeled. Keep a lookout for these:
TIP TO REMEMBER: Organic Foods never use genetically modified foods.
Alvarado St. Bakery makes their breads, bagels, buns, pizzas, and tortillas from sprouted whole wheat as opposed to flour. They take whole, organic wheat berries and soak them in filtered water until they “sprout” and begin to grow. This concept of baking dates back to biblical times when sprouted grains were used. This process naturally makes starchy grains easily digestible and more readily assimilated by the body.
Alvarado St. Bakery would never knowingly use GMO ingredients. (genetically modified) They are in support of the growing movement here in the U.S. that wants the government to insist that foods be clearly labeled if they are GMOs. (Products are not allowed to be labeled as such now.)
Botox for migraines is something I never would have thought of for providing relief from headaches. According to the New York Headache Center, the treatment can last on average three months or even longer. The drawback is the cost, but many insurance companies will cover Botox when it is done for headaches and other medical conditions.
By the way, Botox was approved by the FDA 18 years ago for the treatment of eye disorders, and they discovered it helped wrinkles around the eyes as well. People also noticed an improvement in their headaches.
Our daughter and s-i-l gave me a great book for part of my Mother’s Day gift. It’s called The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide by Jeff Cox, published this year. Talk about an eye opener, I’ve read a little about genetically modified food crops (GMO), but this book goes into detail. Now, I’m really concerned about what kind of weird foods we might be eating. It’s very concerning to think that we might be eating foods that could be damaging to our health.
I’ve just started reading this book, so I will probably be sharing more info later.
Most places have fried chicken tenders, but Jack-in-the-Box also offers grilled chicken tenders which is great news for those of us trying to lose weight or eat healthy! And what’s really great is that their tenders are delicious! I’ve had them quite a few times now, and they’re consistently good. So…when we go to Jack-in-the-Box, I order two or three grilled chicken tenders (you can ask for one, two, three, or however many you want) plus a side salad – I just use a small amount of salad dressing. That makes a perfect meal for me!
By the way, 4 grilled chicken strips have 180 calories and 2 grams of fat! Awesome!
( 4 Crispy chicken strips have 500 calories and 25 grams of fat!!!)
Click here to check Nutritional Information for Jack in the Box.
This is from AOL’s Outrageous Fast Food:
Quiznos’ Tuna Melt, regular
Calories: 1420 calories
Fat: 118 g
Sodium:1535 mg
Wendy’s Baconator
Calories: 1680
Fat: 103 g
Sodium: 1800 mg
Burger King’s Enormous Omelette Sandwich
Calories: 730
Fat: 45 g
Sodium: 1940 mg
McDonald’s Chocolate Triple Thick Shake, (32 fl oz)
Calories: 1160
Fat: 27 g
Sodium: 510 mg
KFC’s Chicken and Biscuit Bowl
Calories:870
Fat: 44 g
Sodium: 2420 mg
White Castle’s Fish Nibblers Calories:
Calories: 1050
Fat: 25 g
Sodium: 2980 mg
This are just a few foods, but they clearly show how unhealthy a lot of fast foods are for people!
If you have problems with your feet when you go for walks, you might consider these guidelines:
My running shoes are so comfortable for walking that I wish I could wear them all the time!
A lot of people probably know of someone who has trouble with alcohol. It may be someone at work, at school, a neighbor, a relative, or an acquaintance. The sad thing about alcohol addiction is that it ruins so many lives. Hopefully, that person will get help somewhere and maybe go to alcohol rehab.
When I taught school before, we had a unit on “Say No To Drugs!” One lesson in that unit was about alcohol, because alcohol is a type of drug. It can really mess a person up when they become addicted to it! Maybe that made an impression on some of those kids and maybe kept a few of them from becoming addicted to alcohol! Hopefully!!
Everyone can benefit from massage therapy. Here are a few examples:
If you’ve never had a massage, I highly recommend one!
Every once in a while I read a post, and when I’m through…all I can say is, “Wow!” This is one of those posts for me: What Cancer Can’t Do, from Wanda at Apples-Zeros. We get so tied up in the busy, hectic lives we live that often we don’t take time to stop and think about what truly matters in our lives!