If you enjoy pizza, order one with whole wheat crust to get more fiber. Or make your own so you can top it with less cheese and lots of vegetables.
Nutrition
A whole wheat pizza recipe at the KidsHealth website calls for a ready-to-bake whole wheat pizza crust, pizza sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni and sliced mushrooms. Two slices of a pizza made following this recipe contain 395 calories and 11 g of fat. Two slices of traditional pizza contain 570 calories and 26 g of fat.
Benefits
Whole grains haven't been through a refining process. Refined grains have had their bran and germ removed, stripping them of filling fiber and important nutrients. Even though some refined grains are enriched with vitamins and mineral, they still aren't as nutrient-rich as whole grains.
Tips
"The New York Times'' suggest combining whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour to prevent your crust from being heavy and tough. The Cleveland Clinic recommends that when ordering pizza, you ask for half the cheese and extra vegetables. Avoid processed meats, including pepperoni and bacon, and skip extras, such as garlic butter or ranch dipping sauces.
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