We all love pizza, with all its delicious toppings, thin crust and its smell while being cooked in the oven is really hard to resist. With all the different flavors and mouth-watering ingredients and especially that melting cheese on top of it we have really no choice but to eat it. But you suddenly think after eating a few slices, is this healthy for me? Some may say that pizza is not a healthy food but today anything is possible. The key to eating a healthy pizza is by choosing healthy pizza toppings.
- First of all, you should control the cheese. If you eat too much of it, this is the time it becomes unhealthy. Cheese is good when taken in moderation. If you are a cheese lover, try to put only a single layer and do not put cheese all over your pizza. A study conducted by Journal Obesity Research presented that those who cut down on calories and added food rich in calcium to their diet has successfully lost 70% of their weight as compared to those who are in a strict diet.
- Pepperoni should be the last choice when putting toppings on your pizza. Healthy pizza toppings that you can choose is bacon, turkey pepperoni, of course the best of them all are veggies. There are different kinds of veggie pizzas today and you just have to add a little meat topping on it.
- Order pizzas with whole wheat thinner crust as they have lesser calories and full of fiber. Fiber will fill you up easily so you won't have to eat a whole pizza. Fiber also maintains a healthy digestive system and reduces the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
- One of the healthiest part in eating pizza is tomato sauce, so you can load up in it as much as you like. It is a great source of vitamin C and lessens the risk of prostate cancer.
- Aside from just ordering pizza, order also a side salad and the trick is to eat it first before munching-in on the pizza. Veggies will make you full easily and will prevent you from devouring the whole pizza.
Now, that you know all the trick on choosing healthy pizza toppings, you can still stay healthy while you munch on your favorite food. You can also make your own pizza at home and it is best to prepare the dough a day before and if you can, do not buy ready-made doughs from the grocery. And of course, all your ingredients should be fresh and healthy.
