I love pizza any ideas for healthy alternatives?

Here's what I did when I was in the losing weight mode: we bought pizza dough from Whole Foods. I used a scale to measure out the dough, cheese and toppings. Then I made the pizza--which is very tasty, but the way. This is a 600 cal or so meal, so I usually only do it when I have had a workout.

As far as the store-bought/take out pizza: check the calories on MFP BEFORE you eat. Then eat what will fit into your daily diet.

The key with pizza is the same as with any other high cal foods: enjoy, but don't be a pig.

you can make pizza dough with califlower, then go all healthy with it from there, honestly though for me.. that's too much work, I have pizza once every 2-3 months when I'm out with my friends and don't go crazy... why make it so tough... eat right %90 of the time, and say screw it %10, it's when you reverse those numbers you have trouble.

If you love pizza then eat it. Pizza actually has pretty good macros (get it with lean meat like chicken and some veggies). Make your own and use low fat cheese and less oil. Or just eat less of it when you eat it. There really is no alternative to good pizza, everything else is just a pale imitation.

I make pitta pizzas for the kids with a wholemeal pitta, tomato puree, oregano dried herbs and grated cheese. They love them and they are so easy. I have that too sometimes or I make thin turkey steaks grilled lightly on both sides and then topped with sliced tomato, dried oregano and some cheese. Really tasty and healthy too, just be careful about the quantity of cheese.

Pizza gets a horrible rap. When you actually think about it, it's just a base with meat, veggies cheese and sauce. Really not any different from a sandwich

It's all about the components. Use a healthier base ; cauliflower crust, pita/whole meal tortillas, whole wheat crust, mini pizzas with sandwich thins or English muffins.
Use a low sodium low sugar version of your sauce of choice
Add lots of veggies
Pick lean meats
Don't slather it in cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the ingredients- use a low fat mozzarella mixed with some Parmesan, or do a Mediterranean style pizza with feta
Season with lots of herbs and spices

Seriously, a properly put together pizza could be eaten for every meal if you wanted. It's all about smart choices!

Pizza made with healthy ingredients.
If you want lower fat, use reduce fat cheese (not fat free, that stuff is weird and won't melt) and lean/no meat.
If you want more fiber, add more vegetables and/or use whole grain crust.
If you want lower calorie, make the crust thinner, use less cheese, and load up on veggies.
If you want less sodium, skip cured meats and use reduced sodium cheese.

I use tortillas for the dough.. and pizza sauce and top with LOTS of veggies!! also you can add chicken if you want some protein, I like to put green & red peppers, mushrooms, and spinach. and Cheese, just portion out the cheese to stick within your calories. Put in the oven for 5- 10 minutes! SO yummy

This is what we do too. I do toast the tortillas a bit so they aren't soggy.

I sometimes use whole wheat tortilla , little pizza sauce, fresh veggies and mozzarella cheese

I love pizza. I love pizza, I love pizza and did I say I love pizza?

Any ideas for a healthy lower calorie, lower fat and sodium pizza?

If you want to eat pizza ... EAT IT!! Watch your portions.

When I want to 'think' I'm being healthy I make a cauliflower and sweet potato crusted pizza.

Basically the measurements are:

Crust:
2 cups raw, grated cauliflower (Think 1 cup per person)
1 small sweet potato, washed, peeled and grated (I like to leave the skin on)
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup finely grated provolone cheese

Toppings
1 chicken breast (grilled or roasted)
2 oz Mediterranean herbs Feta Cheese
Drizzle of EVOO
4 fresh basil leaves (just tear it)

I prefer to make pesto as the pizza sauce because I don't want the crust too soggy. If I eat it as is, the calorie count for the meal is 371 . If I choose to add the pesto: 452 calories.

Then again, I do also make a heartier pizza using a blend of whole wheat flour and sweet potato for the dough, where I can pile on ALL the veggies I want, using a tomato pizza sauce or pesto and copious amounts of feta.

EDIT: When I make the latter, my calorie count for the meal is around 806. More veggies - more calories.

Trader joe's Vegetarian pizza is really good, and without cheese, much lower in calories.

My husband and I love pizza!

We don't eat out much for pizza (every now and again as a treat) so we make it at home.

Best one I have found is to use a pita as the crust. I make my own pizza sauce out of low sodium tomato soup (add in oregano, parsley, basil, pepper, cayanne, and a mixture of other spices). I than use part skim mozzarella cheese and load it up with fresh veggies. I put pepperoni, bacon or some other form of meat on my husbands pizza and add extra cheese on his since he doesn't need to watch what he eats.

Naan bread is also great as a crust and I have made pizza pockets out of tortillas as well. Really good!

The pizza I make on a pita is usually only about 250 - 300 cals for one and it is really filling that it's hard to eat the whole thing.

Homemade crust and buy your toppings so you can contriol the amount of stuff, and it's way less greasy!!

dont eat the whole pie, and if you go over, EARN it back

I make this thing like every day. Not lying. I measured everything & when I make it, it's exactly 300 calories. You can of course substitute things.

Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie tray with aluminum foil. Get regular sized tortilla or flat bread, or whatever. I use the 100 calorie whole wheat tortillas. Spread some pasta sauce on it. Cover with mozzarella shreds (I use Daiya brand vegan mozzarella). Slice up some tomato pieces (or whatever veggies you like). Chiffonade a green (I use baby spinach!) and sprinkle that on top. I also sprinkle some gomashio on top sometimes.

Cook this at about 18-20 minutes until browned!