By Shreya Goswami
August 17, 2023
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Making your own pizza at home can give you plenty of opportunity to give the dish healthy twists. Here are some simple tips you can use to make your pizzas healthier at home.
Instead of refined flours, use whole grain flours to make the pizza crust and experiment with millet flours too.
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Apart from bell peppers and onions, add corn, mushroom, spinach, carrots and even eggplant to your pizzas.
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Skip pepperoni, salami and sausages and choose chicken, paneer, tofu and other lean protein sources.
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Reduce the amount of cheese, skip processed cheese and go for low-fat and artisanal cheese without preservatives.
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Use tomatoes, herbs and a few seasonings to make your own pizza sauce at home to avoid excess sodium and additives.
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Add fresh basil and other herbs along with some extra virgin olive oil instead of dried toppings for more flavour.
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Pair your pizza with a salad or steamed veggies and reduce the portion of pizza on your plate to avoid overeating.
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From cauliflower and zucchini crusts to no-cheese toppings, use your imagination to experiment with healthy pizza flavours.
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