Life Desk :
Pizza isn’t necessarily a junk food if you take full control on how it’s made. Pizza can be a greasy fast food and can be a combination of healthy and tasty ingredients. Which one sounds better to you?
If it’s guilt-free pizza you prefer, then check out the below tips to make your homemade pizza a healthier snack.
1. Opt for a whole-grain crust Forgo the typical white-flour crust and buy a whole-grain pizza base from your local supermarket. Or better yet, make your own whole-wheat dough. Each gratifying slice comes with extra fibre and protein!
2. A thin crust is better Many of us love thick, cheesy pizza crusts, but they’re definitely less healthy. By choosing a thin crust, you’ll still be able to enjoy the best parts of a pizza – cheese, sauce and toppings – sans the added calories of a thick crust. And make sure you say no to stuffed crusts!
3. Make your own sauce Store-bought pizza sauces are loaded with sodium, sugar and other preservatives. Make your own pizza sauce to instantly improve the quality of your homemade pizza. You don’t have to stick with traditional red sauce either – get creative and try making pesto, mushroom or garlic sauces!
4. Top it up with proteins To make you pizza more satisfying, top it up with grilled chicken, shrimp, egg, beans or any other protein-rich ingredient, instead of processed sausage, bacon or pepperoni.
5. Load up on vegetables Pizza night is a great way to add veggies to your diet. There are no rules – just add whatever you have in the fridge to your pizza.
6. Stick to lighter varieties of cheese Cheese is one of the main ingredients that can make your pizza fattening. Try low-fat cheeses like mozzarella, feta, shredded parmesan or cottage cheese. Choose fresh cheeses to limit your sodium intake.
7. Don’t overload your pizza slice with toppings Treat your thin crust slice well. Add as many veggies as you want, but add only a thin layer of sauce, cheese and meat. Keep heavy ingredients to a minimum.
8. Serve your pizza with a salad This is a simple trick to make your meal more nutrient-dense. Instead of simply eating smaller portions, you can serve your pizza with a large salad.
9. Blot the oil with paper towels If you’ve ever done this for oily foods and wondered if it really makes a difference, we’re can assure you that it does. Blotting your pizza slice with a paper towel cancels out nearly 50 high-fat calories.
10. Mind your slices Don’t mindlessly shovel pizza into your mouth. Your body is a temple, not a dumpster. Pay attention to how many slices you consume, and ask yourself whether you really need that fourth or fifth slice.
-TOI
Pizza isn’t necessarily a junk food if you take full control on how it’s made. Pizza can be a greasy fast food and can be a combination of healthy and tasty ingredients. Which one sounds better to you?
If it’s guilt-free pizza you prefer, then check out the below tips to make your homemade pizza a healthier snack.
1. Opt for a whole-grain crust Forgo the typical white-flour crust and buy a whole-grain pizza base from your local supermarket. Or better yet, make your own whole-wheat dough. Each gratifying slice comes with extra fibre and protein!
2. A thin crust is better Many of us love thick, cheesy pizza crusts, but they’re definitely less healthy. By choosing a thin crust, you’ll still be able to enjoy the best parts of a pizza – cheese, sauce and toppings – sans the added calories of a thick crust. And make sure you say no to stuffed crusts!
3. Make your own sauce Store-bought pizza sauces are loaded with sodium, sugar and other preservatives. Make your own pizza sauce to instantly improve the quality of your homemade pizza. You don’t have to stick with traditional red sauce either – get creative and try making pesto, mushroom or garlic sauces!
4. Top it up with proteins To make you pizza more satisfying, top it up with grilled chicken, shrimp, egg, beans or any other protein-rich ingredient, instead of processed sausage, bacon or pepperoni.
5. Load up on vegetables Pizza night is a great way to add veggies to your diet. There are no rules – just add whatever you have in the fridge to your pizza.
6. Stick to lighter varieties of cheese Cheese is one of the main ingredients that can make your pizza fattening. Try low-fat cheeses like mozzarella, feta, shredded parmesan or cottage cheese. Choose fresh cheeses to limit your sodium intake.
7. Don’t overload your pizza slice with toppings Treat your thin crust slice well. Add as many veggies as you want, but add only a thin layer of sauce, cheese and meat. Keep heavy ingredients to a minimum.
8. Serve your pizza with a salad This is a simple trick to make your meal more nutrient-dense. Instead of simply eating smaller portions, you can serve your pizza with a large salad.
9. Blot the oil with paper towels If you’ve ever done this for oily foods and wondered if it really makes a difference, we’re can assure you that it does. Blotting your pizza slice with a paper towel cancels out nearly 50 high-fat calories.
10. Mind your slices Don’t mindlessly shovel pizza into your mouth. Your body is a temple, not a dumpster. Pay attention to how many slices you consume, and ask yourself whether you really need that fourth or fifth slice.
-TOI
