Pizza is one of the favorite foods of the vast majority of people. However, its high glycemic levels and saturated fats can make it harmful to health if consumed in excess, especially if there are underlying conditions such as insulin resistance or diabetes, which require low glucose levels in food. The good news is that there is healthy pizza, we just have to learn to choose it.
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Mejor Con Salud presented the topic, indicating that one of the most important aspects is the dough, as processed flour can be the factor that can cause the most harm if eaten excessively.
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In the case of dough, it will be healthier if made with homemade flour, based on whole ingredients. You can also buy whole wheat flour directly from the market. This flour is richer in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Most importantly, it has a low glycemic index and fewer calories.
If processed flour is used, it is best for the dough to be very thin.
Healthy pizza and aspects to consider
After the dough, the next thing to consider for a healthy pizza are the ingredients. You can have as many ingredients as you like, the important thing is that they are healthy.
In this preparation phase, vegetables and proteins become important.
You can eat a vegetarian pizza with all the vegetables you want, such as tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, corn, you can add spinach or broccoli to increase iron levels and antioxidant power. The more vegetables it has, the more flavor there will be, and therefore, not as much cheese will be needed.
Regarding cheese, mozzarella is ideal for Italian dishes, and of course, pizza is no exception, you can also use feta cheese. If you like, you can enhance it with parmesan. They are some of the healthiest cheeses as they are rich in protein and provide fewer calories.
Regarding protein, chorizo and chicken are the healthiest options because they have fewer calories. The least recommended options are pepperoni and sausages, as they provide between 200 and 250 calories.
Finally, you can add natural herbs to your liking, such as oregano or rosemary. When serving, you can further reduce the calories by patting a paper towel over your healthy pizza to remove excess grease.