pizza vs. homemade pizza

mommachag
mommachag Posts: 318
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
i make pizza at home usually. if I use lowfat cheese is it really that bad?
the crust only consists of water,flour,yeast, and 1TB olive oil. I use fresh veggies and a little cheese.

is it at least better than going out for pizza?:huh:

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  • mommachag
    mommachag Posts: 318
    i make pizza at home usually. if I use lowfat cheese is it really that bad?
    the crust only consists of water,flour,yeast, and 1TB olive oil. I use fresh veggies and a little cheese.

    is it at least better than going out for pizza?:huh:
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    I'm having homemade pizza tonight (we do almost evey Friday, It's DH's favorite day of the week)
    Like you I make my own crust and I do thick for DH and a very thin crust for me. I make my own sauce to. Less extra things like preservatives.... I also precook hot Italian sausage & drain the fat off. I don't even bother with low fat cheese. Full fat for me has more flavor then I use less. And yes lots of vegies.

    You're probably wondering if I will ever answer your question! It is that bad? I don't think so as long as you eat it in moderation. Seriously I use to eat close to 3/4 of the thin crust one. Now depending on my calories for the day I limit myselt to 2 or 3 slices. Have a salad on the side. Today is going to be a 2 slice day.

    Oh and on the crust. I use part white whole wheat flour. It's just as healthy as regular whole wheat but not as heavy. My recipe uses 3 1/2 -4 C flour. Out of that I use 1 c. of the wheat.

    Again, I am not big on denial but on moderation and portion control.
  • hadoo
    hadoo Posts: 7
    yes, homemeade pizza is better for you. white whole wheat is NOT!! I work in health and nutrition industry. if it says white, do not eat it!
  • robsgal
    robsgal Posts: 50 Member
    I saute a bunch of veggies in olive oil & seasonigs for my pizzas, like spinach, mushrooms, onions, eggplant etc..., basically whatever is in the fridge and I use veggie sausage or veggie burger in place of meat unless i have leftover grilled chicken. I also do whole grain flatbread or whole grain pita's for the crust since I can't find any pre-made whole wheat and the idea of making my own stresses me out. I also agree with "hadoo" white is what makes it bad, go for brown whole wheat. This summer we did pizza alot on the grill too, just another idea. My picky meat & potatoes husband loves my healthier pizza's.
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    yes, homemeade pizza is better for you. white whole wheat is NOT!! I work in health and nutrition industry. if it says white, do not eat it!

    This is from the King Arthur Flour site.
    White Whole Wheat Flour
    Milled from white whole wheat, rather than red, unbleached King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour has all the fiber and nutrition of traditional whole wheat, with milder flavor and lighter color. Thus, white whole wheat is a great way to add whole grains to your family's diet. Start by replacing 1/3 of the all-purpose flour in your favorite recipe with white whole wheat flour; gradually increase the percentage of whole wheat until your baked good's flavor and texture are just the way you like them. We find that in cookies, muffins, pancakes and quick breads, using white whole wheat flour in place of the entire amount of all-purpose flour yields a baked treat that's just as tasty as the original, with the benefit of increased fiber, vitamins and minerals.
  • mommachag
    mommachag Posts: 318
    my flour is a mix of white flour and teff flour. total yum and teff flour is good for protein.
    my 4 year old is GF and I founf I really like the taste of the teff flour
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