Do you know how much of each food group you should be eating daily? Year 2 students have been investigating how healthy pizza is. We had the option to look at our favourite pizzas before creating our own healthy version. Our pupils got to try different foods for the first time.
'I've never had pineapple before and I love it. I'm going to get mum to buy me some.' Egypt Student.
'I'm going to make pizza tonight.' Isabel.
Pizza may often be classified as junk food, but it doesn't have to be. The basic ingredients of pizza all have healthy potential. It's only when you go overboard on toppings or the amount you eat that pizza earns its bad rap. To keep a pizza lean, all you've got to do is keep it simple—here's how.
1. Order whole-grain crust
Whole grains are high in fiber, which helps you feel fuller-and thereby limits or prevents overeating. It also keeps your digestive system running smoothly and may reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes. Opt for a thin crust, as well-even if it's made with whole grains, a thicker crust boosts your slice's total calorie count.
2. Load up on sauce
Known for its ability to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, tomato sauce is also an excellent source of vitamin C. Ask for extra sauce on your pizza, or even some on the side to dip your crust into.
3. Don't overload on cheese
Yes, cheese is all kinds of creamy goodness, and we'd never tell you to eat your pizza without it. However, that doesn't mean it's OK to order a pizza with cheese stuffed into every possible nook and cranny. Stick with a single layer of cheese on top of the pizza, though, and it can actually be good for you. That's because getting a bit of extra calcium every day may actually help keep you lean. According to a study in the journal Obesity Research, men and women who cut calories but added dairy foods high in calcium to their diet lost 70% more weight over 24 months than people who only dieted!
What will be on your pizza tonight?
