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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Portions � read the label for serving sizes. Look for 2 slices being less than 350 calories and less than 600 mg sodium.
- 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
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