Which food item comes to mind while partying, eating out or even when lazing around at home? It’s obvious, isn’t it? PIZZA! Flatbreads are so yummy and easily available that our love for it might make us couch potatoes sooner or later. With the layers of tomato sauce, cheese and all the other toppings, it is mouthwatering and hard to avoid. But have you ever checked a pizza under the calorie meter? If you haven’t you’re in for a shock.
But how can we stop eating pizzas when they can be customized as we like them. Well, don’t bother yourself by looking at other dishes. The good news is that since it’s customizable, you can add healthy toppings to your Pizza.
Problem solved! Compromise a little on the extra meat and cheese and replace some stuff with these healthy additions to enjoy your pizza without having to worry about increased cholesterol. Pizza restaurants have come up with a variety of pizzas that are beneficial to your health regime.
Take a look at the following toppings that can be substituted to make your pizza healthier without compromising on taste:
Spinach
It is quite hard to list all the nutritional values of spinach as they’re so many. Spinach has minimal fat and lesser cholesterol and high on zinc and niacin. Although, it’s a little hard to convince yourself to substitute the pepperoni with spinach, there are a variety of toppings you can add to your pizza to make taste equally good, if not better. Use mozzarella cheese, olives and eggs on your spinach pizza. Spinach has more than a few vitamins and minerals that will definitely add to your health and make you strong.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of the best substitutes to the non-vegetarian toppings. The benefits of mushrooms have been celebrated throughout the world. They are essentially a class of fungi that grow even in the wild. Mushrooms are full of minerals that act as anti-oxidants to your body. Anti-oxidants protect body cells from damage which help you to avoid chronic ailments. Finely chopped mushrooms added to anything, including the pizza, issue irresistible taste.
Ham
Ham is a great source of protein. A certain amount of protein is essential to the human body on a daily basis to maintain muscle mass. On the other hand, ham contains low quantities of fat which will keep you weight in check and make up for the cheese and bread in the pizza. To lower the risk of dangerous diseases avoid using processed meat. Ham’s qualities aid your metabolic system as well.
Turkey
Aren’t turkey pizzas just amazing? The darker meat turkey contains high amounts of minerals and vitamins. Turkey, just like ham, contains high protein and adding it to your pizza will satisfy your hunger for a longer time. Turkey is a little high on fat, but you can take care of that by adding basil, parsley and low fat cheese. Ensure cooking the turkey to 73 degrees Celsius to reduce the risk of illness.
Broccoli
Children and even adults tend to run away at the mention of broccoli. But, being a green vegetable it has many benefits. It tastes delectable with white sauce on the base of the bread. It cuts down on the calories and is also low on cholesterol level. Adding mozzarella cheese and mushroom would make you want to try it again and again. Since, it’s healthy and low on carbs; you can indulge in heavier drinks on the side to add to the flavor of the broccoli.
Many best restaurants in Mumbai are experimenting with nutritious toppings to muster a range of pizzas that complement a healthier lifestyle. You can also use white-flour to make dough for your flatbread which will add to your protein and fiber intake. If the addition of these toppings makes the pizza bland, you can add extra home-made tomato sauce to take the flavors up a notch.
