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Where in Phoenix can I find people who are smart, sophisticated, cultured and mannered?

I’m from Boston, which has a plethora of world-class, universities, a diverse and well-educated population, tons of history and culture, and fine cuisine from all over the world. I think I might have made the mistake of my life by moving to Phoenix.

Boston has Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University, Wellesley and Northeastern among many others. Phoenix has [snicker] Arizona State University and Gila Bend Community College.

Boston has cuisine from all over the world; Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Moroccan, Peruvian, Turkish, French, Korean, Brazilian, Salvadoran, Indian, Russian, Greek, not to mention wonderful seafood.
Phoenix has….Mexican, Mexican and Mexican.

It’s obvious that Boston has more international diversity than Phoenix. Also, from the colleges and universities you named the people seem better schooled. My only question is can they apply their life experiences and intelligence to real life situations.

Was it not Logan Airport in Boston where Mohamed Atta started the dominos falling on 9/11 2001? Yep, some real smart and culturally diverse people pop out of that hole. Thanks for flaunting the intelligence of Bostonians.

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A collection of more than 300 recipes is organized by fruit or vegetable ingredient and aims to take advantage of fresh, locally grown produce, in a book the is augmented by full-color photos.Title: The New Southern Garden CookbookAuthor: Castle, SheriPublisher: Univ of North Carolina PrPublication Date: 2011/05/19Number of Pages: 420Binding Type: HARDCOVERLibrary of Congress: 2010038338…

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How do these diet differences between our cultures make such a tremendous impact on health?

If Americans adapted a Mediterranean eating style, would we be at decreased risk for degenertive diseases like heart disease and cancer? ( the Mediterranean vs. the USDA Food Guide Pyramids below & compare and contrast both pyramids before responding )

Most of the benefits of the mediterranean diet can be attributed to the use of natural, unprocessed ingredients. Olive oil instead of hydrogenated fats (shortening). Fresh vegetables, whole grain breads, and moderate intake of seafood, dairy (cheese, yogurt), and wine.

The Mediterranean diet was a response against the 1988 U.S. Surgeon General’s report stating fat was bad for you. Doctors looked at patients with heart disease, and noted they were fat, and their diets were full of fat. Ergo, fat was bad. In fact, if you ate no fat you would slowly starve to death with a full stomach. Fat is absolutely necessary to metabolize proteins.

The problem with fat was the type of fat we were (are) eating. Hydrogenated fats were in every processed food, and most of what we ate is processed. You would be better off eating pie crust made with lard than with shortening. You are better off eating butter than margarine which has more trans-fatty acids.

Hydrogenated fat and TFA contribute to heart disease by raising bad (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. The other main contributor to heart disease in Americans is a sedentary lifestyle. We don’t do enough physical exercise! Exercise reduces LDL cholesterol. That’s why there is no substitue for eating right and exercising.

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Scientists have discovered that traditional mediterranean cuisine is one of the most healthful, nutritious diets in the world—one that can help everyone lose weight and enjoy lower rates of coronary heart disease and other chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer. From tasty Moroccan vegetable stew to rosemary focaccia, from eggplant parmesan to lemon almond cake, The Mediterranean Diet…

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Does anyone know what The mediterranean diet is?

I’ve been reading news articles this evening about The Atkins Diet vs. a low-fat diet vs. the medieterranean diet, but can’t find any info about it. What can you eat? What is off limits? Just what the heck is it???

- high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds
- olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source
- dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten
- eggs are consumed zero to four times a week
- wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts

“People who follow the average Mediterranean diet eat less saturated fat than those who eat the average American diet. In fact, saturated fat consumption is well within our dietary guidelines.”
“The incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean countries is lower than in the United States. Death rates are lower, too.”

So, it’s a diet that gets a lot more unsaturated fat than saturated fat.

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Mediterranean Diet And Health: Current News And Prospects


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In the early 1950s scientists became aware of the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet on health, after a survey carried out in Italy and in Greece that showed for the first time the relationship between diet and one of the highest life expectancies in the world. The main characteristic of the Mediterranean diet is its low lipid and unsaturated fatty acid content, essentially related to th…

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I’m a senior on a fixed income. I can’t drive and have only partial use of right arm because of stroke. Now my doctor tells me to get on a low-fat, low-sodium, low-carbohydrate diet. I have about $150 a month to spend on “kitchen” items, including taxi fare, detergent, paper towels, etc. I’ve done some online searching, but have not come up with an affordable, easy-to-prepare menu. Any help out …
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Who knows what is Aida’s Restaurant in Houston, tx number is?

I have been trying to find the number to a restaurant called Aida (dont know if it is spelled correctly). They have mediterranean food etc. Thanks for your help!

I think you may mean,
Aladin’s mediterranean cuisine
912 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
713.942.2321

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Most Famous Pizza Restaurants in the US and the UK

There are lots of pizza restaurants around the world. Know which pizza restaurant best suits your tastebuds.

Pizzas are usually made from round and flat bread that is oven baked and normally covered with tomato-based sauces, toppings as well as cheese. These dishes have become famous in different cities, towns and other countries like the US and the United Kingdom.

Listed below is some of the most famous Pizza Restaurants in the US and the UK

United States of America

• New York J and Pizza Restaurant: The New York J and Pizza restaurant offer wide selections of pizza, salads, pasta, subs, steaks, and seafood, as well as chicken and veal dishes. Their pizza is made in strombolis, calzones and the freshest ingredients. It also has beverage bars that offer wine and beer for adults. This pizza restaurant is located at central portion of New York.

• Pizza Inn: This restaurant or inn is located at #3551 Plano Parkway, Texas. This inn has a seating capacity of about 140 up to 190 persons. Moreover, it normally offers additional delivery services as well as “take out”. It also offers sandwiches, deserts, beer, wine and pasta. Their product is also found in airports, convenience stores and college campuses.

• Round Table Pizza Fast Food Restaurant: This unique pizza restaurant offers garden salad sandwiches without the garlic sauce and cheese. On its menu are various garden salad delights for vegetarians. Their parmesan cheese pizza is the most famous dish in this restaurant. This is due to the fact that it is made from animal enzymes. In addition, their product Gourmet Vegetarian Pizza contains natural flavors and eggs only.

• Filippi’s Pizza Escondido, Grotto: This restaurant is known for their traditional Italian menu such as ravioli, spaghetti, salads, lasagna, soups as well as mozzarella and pepperoni pizza. The Filippi’s restaurant is not for franchising. It is located at #114 East Avenue California and it is open from 10:00 AM up to 11:00 PM on weekdays.

• Brick Oven Pizza: This restaurant cooks the pizza directly into the oven, along with garlic butter and topped with long-simmering sauces and cheeses. In their menu are Italian pizzas that come with Italian sauces, seafood-styled pizza-breads, smoked hams and vegetarian pizzas. It is also served with Biersch Gordon beer. Hence, the pizza and sandwiches prices are less than $10 up to $31 dollars. It is situated in Kaumuali Highway 50 California, USA.
United Kingdom

• Olive Grove Restaurant: This restaurant is beautifully designed in high rustic furniture. It offers a variety of Paella pizza, Mediterranean dishes, sandwiches, pasta as well as salmon supreme drinks. This restaurant opens from 11:00 AM and closes at 11:30 PM on weekdays. It is located at #14 Dame Alice Street Bedford, United Kingdom.

• Campana’s Pizza Restorante: This restaurant has various toppings added on their delectable pizza. This would include pesto sauce, common cheese, basil, garlic vegetables, and oregano. Their pizza, pasta, and sandwiches are also found in supermarkets, convenient stores, and grocery stores. Hence, Campana’s Restaurant delivers pizza within the range of their restaurant. Their restaurant is situated at #69 Micklegate Street UK.

• Pizza Point Restaurant: This pizza restaurant has friendly and fast service for their customers. Their menus include Margherita Vegetarian, Hawaiian, Volcano, Marina, Beefeater pizza, and Pizza Point Special. This is for a price of only $7.20 dollars. They allow their customers to watch their staff cook and bake their pizza. It is located at #4 Church Street, Warrenpoint, Maryland, United Kingdom.

• Pizza Magic3 Restaurant: This restaurant always serves pizza with fresh toppings and fresh ingredients. It offers delivery, take out, dine in and catering services. Their restaurant has a top rated Canadian Bacon Pizza, Bison classic pizza, and Garlic shrimp pizza. It is situated at #4353 Central Avenue, Columbia Heights.

• Monsoon Pizza restaurant: This pizza restaurant serves the best Thai pizza and Thai meals ever! The dishes in this restaurant are extremely healthy for it uses fresh ingredients as well as fresh vegetables. This restaurant serves their dishes well and fast. They also provide free delivery as well as catering services. Thus, Monsoon Pizza Restaurant is located at #4 London Road Hindhead, United Kingdom.

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