Pizza can be Healthy and Yummy!!!

Have you ever been home at night, kicked back in a reclining position, when all of the sudden you see a pizza commercial on t.v. , and you are spell bound into jumping up and calling the number for fast free delivery? After you awake from the carbohydrate nightmare, your body is in shock from such abuse. Not so much from eating the pizza, but from earlier that day working out at the gym, and then from eating like a bird all day long. The night time splurging can really be a killer on the body. I am definitely a victim of this abuse. A saying that I've always liked...second on the lips, forever on the hips...

Marrying into the Cole Family presented lots of fun! The Cole's are famous for their Cole's Angels Pizza, and Satan Sandwiches. Food has always been the focal point of lots of get together. Most of us are very good eaters with weight issues and other health issues. My in-laws have had to sell the pizza business due to my Mother in laws health struggles and now the restaurant is just but a memory.

Today is great day for all of us to get together and make pizza. The pizzas are made often and the recipes will definitely carry down with our children for many generations to come.

Pizza can be a fun and healthy adventure for the whole family to participate in.
White doughy pizza crust can be substituted for whole grain healthy crust. Good choices of meat can replace fatty Salomi's and peperoni's, and also not contain the harmful nitrates and MSG known to be heavy laden in these fatty deli meats.
Veggies can decorate and brighten the pizza to being a show piece. Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese can offer good protein and a good source of calcium. Here's a sample of what a healthy and yummy pizza could be:

Whole Grain Crust:1 Tab Yeast in 1 cup warm water with 1T. Honey. Add 2 1'2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup oatmeal, and 2Tab of Flax seed meal. Add 1teaspoon salt(optional), 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil. Mix into a ball. Knead for 2 mins then put in bowl and let it set for 45 mins until it doubles in size.

Pizza Sauce: 16 oz can of tomato sauce. 1t. each of: garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, rosemary and parsley. Splash of Olive Oil. Put on stove until it boils, and take off stove. Let flavors of the herbs soak into the sauce. Red peppers are optional but are a nice addition to the sauce.

Toppings: Grilled Chicken slices- Flank Steak Slices - or any low fat meat of choice. There are also low fat Ham choices, just look for the ones with no additional preservatives.
Veggies: Mushrooms, Olives, Bell Peppers, Spinach, Tomatoes, Squash, onions ,artichoke hearts, broccoli....possibilities are endless.....

Don't forget to add your cheese....Bake 425 degrees til cheese melts.

Enjoy....Here's to your good health!

Are green M & M's considered a green vegetable?

It's late afternoon, and time for the energy slump. Why is it that it's easier to reach for the peanut M&M's than celery and carrot sticks? They both offer the same colors, but for some reason the candy is a little more of a quick fix.

Everyday I keep telling myself it's just as easy to eat right than not to. I know every trick in the book, but knowing something is not going to help unless you do something about it.

Today we made a commercial taping our Slim Wrap. It turned out great. What a long process. I will post the commercial after all the editing is done. I decided that tonight I'm going to do a slim wrap on myself. I will report back the results. Wish me luck!

Baby it's hot outside! Protect your feet!

Living in Arizona, it's not too common to go barefooted, unless you're jumping into the pool. With the hot temp outside, the cement is boiling hot. It's very easy to scorch your feet. When I first moved here from California, I made many attempts to keep my feet bare. I've learned my lesson! As a holistic doctor, I encourage my clients to take extra care of their feet. I feel everyone needs to have trimmed toe nails, making sure there is no athletes feet (red rashes around the feet that cause itching and irritatation. ) People who are pre-diabetic really need to pay attention about their appearances of their feet, making sure there is no open sores or such. Professional pedicures are great if they are in your budget. If you've never had one done before, it's a very nice treat for your feet!
One product from Mobu Herbals that is perfect for the feet is S.O.S. It's a antibacterial, antifungal balm which helps the feet stay soft and smooth, and will help alleviate any rashes and or sores on your feet. It has Tea Tree Oil in it to also help. Try some on your feet. Find the perfect sandal and go enjoy the summer fun.

Drink to good health.....Stay cool!