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Pizza is one of the most loved foods; unfortunately it is often one of the unhealthiest foods we can eat.  Would you like to learn how to make healthy pizza?  Because many of us love pizza, the answer is likely yes.

When hungry and rushed for time, then pizza is often the food of choice.  Most people love it and it is inexpensive.  Many families have pizza at least twice a week.  It is readily available.  Pick-up or delivery, pizza restaurants and casual dining restaurants are some of the most popular places to find pizzas. 

If you are trying to lose weight, or maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, then it is not a great choice because it is heavy in saturated fats, which can add on the pounds.  Unwanted fat bellies and arms that are flabby, not to mention big hips can often be results of eating foods that are rich in saturated fats, like pizza.

Let's face it, there are some foods that we just can't completely give up and for many pizza is likely to be one of these foods.  Here are a few tips on how to make a healthy pizza.  Eating this type of pizza can help you avoid unnecessary pounds.

1.  Choose the cheese wisely.  Cheese is high in saturated fats; therefore, the less you eat of it the better.  Unfortunately, it is one of the main ingredients in a pizza.  What you can do is to order, or prepare one, that has only half the amount of cheese that is on a normal pizza.

2.  Carefully consider the meat.  Pizzas often contain unwise meat selections, such as: processed foods, Italian sausage and ground beef.  Unquestionably, these selections taste fabulous on a pizza, but simply are not healthy.  Think lean meats (chicken or ham) when ordering or fixing a pizza.

3.  Go with the thinner pizza crust.  The crust of a pizza is normally rich in carbohydrates, which can help add on the pounds.  So, always go with the thinner crust for a pizza.

4.  Be sure that the right cooking oil is used.  There are two type of fats, which many of us are well aquatinted with.  Saturated fats are unhealthy and can certainly make you fat; however, unsaturated fats will not cause weight gain.   Many restaurants use oils high in saturated fats when cooking. Before you place a pizza order, make it a point to check to see if olive oil, or low fat oils are used.  Olive oil is a good choice because it has Omega-3 and Omega-5 fats and is rich in monounsaturated fats.  These types of fats are considered healthy.

If you are a pizza lover and want to learn more about how to make a healthy pizza, then consider a cookbook.  There are many diet cook books on the market that can contain some great recipes, which are often quick and easy to prepare that can help you in your journey to lose weight or help you to maintain your weight.

 


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