Every Article I've Read in the Last Six Months Regarding McDonalds...

...mentions Chipotle and Subway as their biggest competitors. Now, Subway still uses processed meats, full of nitrites and nitrates, but Chipotle has been attempting to prove (very successfully, I might add) that a chain restaurant does not have to use factory farming to feed people. I love that we are all waking up to healthier choices and that other fast food chains are no longer dominating the field.

One thing I appreciate deeply about Chipotle is that when their supplies are low on naturally raised pork, chicken or beef, they will post a sign at their restaurants sharing that information with you up front, where you order your food. Then, you, the consumer are allowed to make an informed decision about what you are putting into your body. What other company does that?

Over the last eight years since we first began our Chipotle addiction, I have read from various sources that Chipotle always attempts to use as much locally grown and organic produce, beans and sour cream as possible. When it is not, they are honest about that too. Most recently, I noticed they have taken the pork out of their pinto beans so vegans and vegetarians who have very few affordable options in the restaurant-dining-world can have yet another one to choose from. On my recent trip with Rebekah to Florida, I intentionally planned a Chipotle stop during our driving. I'm learning to take these extra measures because I enjoy reaping the benefits of eating healthier foods when I'm away from home too.

My timing for sharing this though was this link that a Facebook friend shared.(Thanks Deanna!) It is an amazing animated short that shows the future of our food chain. But if you really do your research, you'll realize that this is not too much of a gross exaggeration as to what our food sources already look like. Watch the clip, support Chipotle and start making changes today that will benefit you...your health...and this one planet that we all share.

[If you're a little confused at the end, apparently, there is an app game you can download as well.]

Open Sea (Go Down Mo) App

Every day on my Kindle Fire, I have the option to receive a "Free App of the Day." Today's is Open Sea (Go Down Mo). I took a test drive and chuckled at the thought of someone, somewhere, having a bizarre sense of humour that I can appreciate.

You see, Mo needs to lead his people to the Promised Land. And you have to swipe the waves to part the water. In the second level, evil mummies are chasing the people, so you swipe the waves back over them. Third level is even better...you have the ability to double tap the ground and produce lightning strikes to speed up the elders before the young people drown.

Okay, if you can't laugh at yourself and have to protect all things religious with a serious demeanor...then this game is not for you. But if, like me, you can poke a little fun at life just to make the journey a bit more enjoyable...then for 99¢ you too can help Mo and his people reach the Promised Land. (Free today for Kindle users. Amazon Prime may be required.)