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Pizza Topped with Nutrition
May 3, 2005
Pizza is an American favorite that supplies a variety of nutrients in a tasty package.
Pizza crust starts with flour, providing many B vitamins. If you eat whole-grain crust, you’ll pick up fiber as well. Tomato sauce adds vitamins A and C, and cheese is a good source of calcium.
What really makes the difference in pizza are the toppings. Consider keeping fat and calories at a minimum by choosing the following toppings:
- Artichoke hearts
- Bell peppers
- Broccoli or cauliflower
- Canadian bacon or lean ham
- Mushroom, tomato or zucchini slices
- Spinach and onion
- Pineapple slices.
If you enjoy a meat-topping pizza, go easy on portions. Eat a salad beforehand to help fill you up. Always watch portions. Tip: One-eighth of a 12-inch cheese pizza is about 140 calories.
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