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Homemade veggie pizza has now become a staple in our house. I make it with a whole-wheat crust and pile on lots of veggies. It really is delicious. I’ll share that recipe with you at the end of this post. I hope you’ll try it – I know you’ll love it!
Two years ago, this month, I began an adventure in a radically different (for me) health plan. I had a “routine” Dr visit which turned into a wake-up call for me. I knew I had to do something drastic if I wanted to feel better and avoid what could be terrible health issues. With the Lord’s help and guidance, this month marks two years that I have been on this health plan. I still have a lot to learn and there are days when I have to talk myself out of having a nice big slice of chocolate cake… But overall, it’s been amazing.
I literally feel like a different person! My cholesterol is down, my sugar level is great, my good cholesterol is up, my blood pressure is much lower, I lost 25 lbs., I have so much more energy, …and the diagnosis I got at the Dr that day is no longer the same!! Another huge factor is that I haven’t had a migraine for two years!!!!!! If you knew me, you’d know that is amazing! That fact alone, was well worth the change in diet. I just thank the Lord every day for His strength and joy throughout this process, and look forward to continuing in this journey.
I’m not going to write 10 posts about it, tell you what you should & shouldn’t eat… We all know what is healthy and what is not. I just had to share because I’m so thankful. I wish I had started eating this way decades ago. What a difference it would’ve made. But, I’m happy to have started and looking forward to growing in this process through the rest of my life.
Take good care of yourself, friends. The saying “you are what you eat” is really true!
And now, here’s that recipe I promised:
Pizza Crust
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 pkg. yeast
1 Tb sugar or honey
2 Tb olive oil
In a small bowl, warm the water so that it’s warm when you dip your finger but doesn’t feel too hot. Add 1 packet of yeast, and sugar; Stir until dissolved and set aside for five minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the flours, and salt. Add yeast & water mixture, Add olive oil, and stir until well- blended. Add more flour if mixture is too sticky. Knead for 8-10 minutes. Place dough in a clean, oiled large bowl, cover with clean kitchen towel, and let rise for at least an hour.
Punch down dough gently, and place on floured surface. I usually cut dough in half to make two 12” pizzas, but you can either use it for personal pizzas (6-8”), or one large pizza (18”).
Building your perfect pizza:
Now you can have some fun with toppings! I usually brush the shaped pizza dough with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder, and add fresh ingredients: basil, artichoke hearts (my favorite!), yellow zucchini, green zucchini, mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers, and anything else you want! I buy fresh mozzarella, and place some slices over the top. You can also sprinkle some oregano, and drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
Bake it in a hot oven, 450-500*, for 30-40 minutes. The crust will be crunchy and the veggies will be cooked and delicious!
Enjoy!
Happy healthy eating,
Daisy
A Daisy Garden 