Pizza and Health - Pizza Benefits

As one of the post popular dishes in the world , Pizza has been at the center of discussions about the pros and cons of its use . Many scientists have tested the impact and long-term effects of pizza on our metabolism. One of the most common misconceptions about the pizza is that they are part of the so-called types of food "fast food" . In fact, pizza can actually be very nutritional meal that can provide sufficient power to our body and metabolism. This article will try to describe some of the most significant ingredients of the pizza , and their positive and negative effects.

Tomato sauce are one of the basic components and the most used pizza toping . In its structure contains tomato lycopene (tomatoes sauce has turned into more lycopene in what those untreated ), which is known to be a powerful antioxidant that helps fight against many types of cancer. Studies have shown that people who eat pizza at least once a week have a lower probability of falling ill for several forms of cancer (mouth , stomach , lung , prostate and more).  

Other ingredients have a positive effect on our metabolism - olive oil reduces bad cholesterol and increase good one and prevent heart disease , mozzarella cheese is high in fat , protein, calcium and sodium , garlic is rich in selenium , manganese, vitamin C and other beneficial compounds , oregano is a good source of vitamin K , manganese , fiber and oils.

People who are on the diet can found that vegetable pizza or made ​​from olives , olive oil and fish are one of the best diet meals on earth. They can be made so as to have great taste and still have small amounts of fat and cholesterol that are normally associated with meals with meat and cheese. Cheese toppings on pizzas are also excellent source of calcium , which reduces the possibility of colon cancer . However, healthy diet , we recommend reducing the amount of cheese ( after all he large amount of fat ) , and instead of tomato sauce .  

The right combination of crust , cheese, toppings can be used to create healthy pizza that will surely be good for everyone body. Although many try to put the pizza in the "fast - food" group , pizza created in the right way, with quality ingredientscan certainly be classified as a "health food." The recipe for pizza as consist of using whole wheat crust , extra virgin olive oil , a limited amount of cheese , no extra salt, and top with lean meat , anchovies , vegetables and / or fruit toppings .Pizza for dinner

Negative health problems can come if the pizza is made without regard to the quality of the end ( of poor quality ingredients , poor revenue , etc.). Pizzas and those created in large frozen pizza chains have in the past been criticized for their high levels of salt , fat and calories. One of the largest pizza chains Pizza Hut on earth in a period of time sold foods that contain more than twice the daily recommended amount of salt for an adult.