When we think of popular grain foods consumed, on top of the list is the pizza. While pizza can be a healthful meal, be careful when you order. Pizza can supply substantial nutritional value and can fit into a healthful lifestyle -especially if you make it at home. Start with a crust made from whole or enriched grain flour, or try the ready-made, refrigerated or frozen pizza crusts. Pita bread and tortillas also make a good base for pizza.
Mozzarella cheese has lots of calcium and is lower in fat than some other varieties.
You can even purchase skim or low-fat varieties of cheeses. Try toppings such as chopped tomatoes, roasted potatoes, broccoli, chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, spinach, shrimp, roasted chicken or cooked ground turkey. In fact, just about any leftover vegetables or meats would be great on a pizza. Named products are used for clarification and ease of discussion only and are not necessarily endorsed or promoted by the University of California Cooperative Extension.