Pizza & Weight Loss
Pizza can be part of a weight-loss plan. A basic pizza contains all the ingredients of a heart-healthy and balanced meal, with protein, dairy, vegetables, fiber and grains. Being selective in your choices or preparing pizza at home can save unwanted fat, calories and money.
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The Pizza Diet
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The pizza diet allows for two main meals a day that each include one slice of pizza. The diet works by limiting the number of calories consumed daily and allowing a dieter his favorite food: pizza.
Fresh, Frozen or Homemade
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Pizza for a pizza diet can come from your favorite pizzeria or fast-food place, or it can be frozen. Perhaps the best and healthiest pizzas are the ones that are homemade with all the healthy low-fat ingredients and grains. Some frozen pizzas are low calorie---check the nutritional information on the packages.
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Meats
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Watch the extra toppings. Skip the pepperoni, sausage, bacon, meatballs, ham and other fatty meats. Such alternatives as chicken and shrimp can be used sparingly.
No Extra Cheese, Please
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Do not ask for extra cheese. When making pizzas at home, use low-fat cheese and use it sparingly.
Vegetables
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It is okay to splurge on vegetables. Load up your pizza with broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, eggplant and olives. Use your imagination, and go green when possible.
Olive Oil
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For added flavor and heart-healthy benefits, use olive oil in homemade pizza. Drizzle a bit on the crust guilt free.
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