| In this very hectic world, meal time can be such a | | | | goodness of melted mozzarella on top of any pizza. |
| hassle. It seems hard to squeeze in a balanced diet | | | | Some pizzas even have other kinds of cheeses like |
| when you have to do so many things throughout the | | | | cheddar, feta, and Gouda. Cheese, like other dairy |
| day. As such, people are always on the look out for | | | | products is rich in calcium and protein. Calcium is a |
| quick meals that provide all the necessary nutrients in | | | | necessary mineral for growing strong bones and teeth. |
| one bite. If this is the case with you, then you need not | | | | It is also an important element for preventing diseases |
| look further than the yellow pages. The complete meal | | | | like osteoporosis. |
| has long been around that you are probably eating it | | | | Pizza Has Fruits |
| more often than you notice. Still puzzled as to what | | | | Another typical ingredient of a pizza is the tomato |
| this complete food is? It is none other than the pizza. | | | | sauce. While most people would think that tomatoes |
| For many, pizza may just be a snack or junk food, a | | | | are vegetables, it is basically a fruit. And like many |
| fattening substance of empty nutritive value. But | | | | nutritious fruits, tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, vitamin |
| contrary to this common notion, the pizza can | | | | A, and other minerals. It is also a good source |
| potentially be a healthful meal that can be both filling | | | | lycopene, which has been shown to help prevent |
| and nutritious. While it is true that wolfing down six big | | | | cancer. Certain special types of pizzas also have |
| slices of pizza in one sitting can definitely make one | | | | other kinds of fruits. The Hawaiian style pizza has |
| fat, eating it in the right amounts can just be as healthy | | | | pineapple, which is another good source of vitamin C. |
| as eating a serving of salad. What makes pizza so | | | | Some Asian style pizzas have mandarin orange. |
| good is that it has all the food groups recommended | | | | There are even pizzas with avocado, which is a good |
| by nutritionists and doctors for a proper nutrition. | | | | source of essential fatty acids that increase the level |
| Here is a run down of the types of food that can be | | | | of good cholesterol in the blood. |
| found in most pizzas. | | | | Pizza Has Vegetables |
| Pizza Has Grain | | | | Pizzas also have healthy vegetables. Of course there |
| The basis of any pizza is the crust. It is the binder of | | | | is the vegetarian pizza that contains no meat and only |
| the whole pie, where all the ingredients are situated. | | | | vegetables. Such pizzas can very much be likened to |
| Crust is simply bread, which is usually made of flour. | | | | salads and have almost the same, if not more |
| This is a rich source of carbohydrates which the body | | | | nutrients. A pizza can have slivers of bell peppers. |
| uses as fuel for its everyday function. The grain food | | | | There can also be mushrooms. Some pizzas also |
| group is also a good source of vitamins and minerals | | | | have cabbage, lettuce, and other greens. Vegetables |
| that are necessary for maintaining normal body | | | | are rich in calcium, beta carotene, iron, and other |
| processes. The pizza crust is also a source fiber, | | | | vitamins and minerals. |
| which is very necessary for maintaining the function of | | | | Pizza has Oils and Sweets |
| the digestive system. | | | | Pizzas can be a good source of complex energy |
| Pizza Has Protein-Rich Foods | | | | from fats. Authentic Mediterranean and Italian pizzas |
| Pizza is rich in food products belonging to the meat | | | | often have olive oil, which is known to be very good to |
| group. The usual pizza can have pepperoni, Italian | | | | the heart. Other types of oils may also be present |
| sausages, ground beef, ham and other meats. Some | | | | depending on the type of pizza. Sweets can also be |
| pizzas can even have chicken, veal, or lamb. These | | | | found in pizzas, especially those for kids. |
| types of food are rich in protein, iron, and vitamin D, | | | | Pizza Can Comprise a Complete Balanced Meal |
| among many other vitamins and minerals. These | | | | If you are looking for a quick meal that is complete and |
| nutrients are necessary for building muscle and | | | | healthy, then you may well be eating pizza. Of course |
| developing tissue. These nutrients are also used for | | | | like with any other food, it is best to keep everything in |
| maintaining hair and skin. | | | | moderation. A slice or two would be fine for a meal, |
| Pizza Has Dairy Products | | | | but a dozen may be too much. So the next time you |
| Aside from the crust, a typical feature of any pizza is | | | | order pizza for delivery, just be grateful for such a |
| the cheese. Nothing beats the chewy, oozing | | | | good and complete meal. |