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annefood 7yr I'm so glad you're doing the Avoid Fast Food Challenge @naturalnewbie ! And finding something at the store as opposed to eating at a fast food restaurant is an excellent choice because you can look at the ingredients and nutritional information. This company uses unbleached wheat flour instead of white, uncured pepperoni without nitrates, and real tomatoes, which are much preferable ingredients. Also, no added sugar or high fructose corn syrup, so that's a plus as well! On the other hand, puff pastry, meat and cheese combined do contain a lot of fat and calories, so make sure that you leave room in your diet for fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthier fats like avocado and nuts—our bodies need those nutrients and fiber! Does your store carry Amy's? Amy's makes some frozen meals that are organic, taste great, and are good for you—real food ingredients including veggies. Reducing your dairy consumption can be a great thing to do if you find that you're consuming too much. However, some cheese here and there—mozzarella, parmesan, jack, cheddar—can be a great part of a well-balanced diet, as long as you don't eat too much. Cheese contains protein, and when combined with some fruit or veggies, can make a great snack! I don't drink cow dairy either, but I do usually have some firm cheese in my fridge for snacking, or grating on eggs and whole grain pasta dishes. I would say ditch the hour and a half drive for vegan cheese, and simply use moderation :) Feel free to add me as a buddy, and let me know if you have any questions. Welcome!
-Anne from Foodstand