How to Choose Healthier Frozen Pizzas

Who doesn�t love pizza?  Buying a frozen pizza is simple, convenient and easy to pop in the oven for  a quick meal.  Are there ways to make healthier choices when choosing frozen pizza?  We enjoy frozen pizza about once a week.  We add ingredients and make healthier choices when choosing a frozen pizza and you can too.  The Healthiest and Best Tasting Frozen Pizza  lists a number of ideas for making healthier frozen pizza choices.  

1. Thin Crust � you can save a lot of calories by choosing thin crust pizzas.  If you are ordering a pizza, choose thin crust.  If they offer a whole grain crust, that would be a healthier choice.  Skip the cheese-stuffed crust and skip those added calories.   
2. Simple is Best � although the loaded toppings are tasty, they are also loaded with calories.  The �meat-lovers� pizzas are especially high in calories and in sodium.  
3. Add veggies � we cut up and add some fresh green pepper, fresh onion, fresh mushrooms and some sliced black olives.    Add the veggies you like to �add nutrition� to your frozen pizza.   
4. Portions � read the label for serving sizes.  Look for 2 slices being less than 350 calories and less than 600 mg sodium.   
5. Add sides � add a fresh salad and some fresh fruit to your �pizza meal� to add more nutrition.

What frozen pizzas does Eating Well recommend?

• Amy�s Roasted Vegetable Pizza (for vegans)
• Amy�s Pesto Pizza
• Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza Mozarella
• American Flatbread Sliced Tomato and 5 Cheese
• DiGiorno Thin and Crispy Spinach and Garlic Pizza

Want to make your own pizza?  Check out the pizza recipes at:  Healthy PIzza Recipes and Cooking Tips

Sources:  The Healthiest and Best Tasting Frozen Pizza,  Image Source:  Amy's Pizza