Author Topic: Is pizza health food ? (Read 8216 times)

oldbike54 · « **on:** February 22, 2016, 10:36:27 AM »

Can pizza be considered health food if it is made with low fat cheese and topped with spinach

Dusty

Matteo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:52:18 AM »

Yes, breakfast of champions. The one food I could live on.

Photo by Guisto

ChuckH · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:55:57 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 22, 2016, 10:36:27 AM

Can pizza be considered health food if it is made with low fat cheese and topped with spinach? Dusty

Probably, as long as you don't eat the crust. That is where the excess carbs live.

Oca · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:00:34 AM »

And especially if you use whole wheat dough.

Two Checks · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:21:12 AM »

Low fat anything isn't good for you.
You have the 5 basic food groups.
Dairy, vegetable, meat, bread and.....

BEER!

JeffOlson · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:24:13 AM »

Pizza is essential to a healthy diet!

With pineapple, olives, meat, and cheese, all five basic food groups are represented: fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:24:44 AM »

Quote from: Two Checks on February 22, 2016, 11:21:12 AM

Low fat anything isn't good for you.
You have the 5 basic food groups.
Dairy, vegetable, meat, bread and.....

BEER!

So... if we drink beer with our spinach pizza then it is healthy ? Now that is good news

Dusty

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:58:30 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 22, 2016, 11:24:44 AM

So... if we drink beer with our spinach pizza then it is healthy ? Now that is good news

Dusty

Well, you'll get big bulging arms and start looking for Olive Oyl.

ZZ

DCWCALI · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:26:11 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 22, 2016, 10:36:27 AM

Can pizza be considered health food if it is made with low fat cheese and topped with spinach

Dusty

Go with thin crust and it's all good.

Cool Runnings · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:57:41 PM »

Ok, I'm buying a pizza tonight.

malik · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:51:07 PM »

Quote from: Two Checks on February 22, 2016, 11:21:12 AM

Low fat anything isn't good for you.

BEER!

It's the quantity that's the killer. Go for high quality & smaller portions.

I do prefer the pizza I came cross in the north of Italy - rectangular, 2" of filling on top of the crust, sold by the slice.

Moto · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:35:57 PM »

Quote from: malik on February 22, 2016, 01:51:07 PM

It's the quantity that's the killer. Go for high quality & smaller portions.

I do prefer the pizza I came cross in the north of Italy - rectangular, 2" of filling on top of the crust, sold by the slice.

2" -- is that a depth, radius, or area measurement?

RANDM · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:40:16 PM »

Ummmm,
Where'd all the people from the "Steel cut Oats" thread go?

HardAspie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:04:33 PM »

I want no steel cut oats on my pizza!

And seriously, low serum cholesterol is now being associated with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and MS, probably due to loss of neurons mylein with low fat. We were being healthy all along! Pizza! Yay, go for it!

giusto · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:42:17 PM »

Quote from: Moto on February 22, 2016, 02:35:57 PM

2" -- is that a depth, radius, or area measurement?

must be depth....you need sq ft for area :)

as far as low fat cheese...uhg

the classic Margarita .....green white and red.....basil...moz zarella and tomatoes...thin crust, wood fired oven as in the homeland...I do believe that is a relatively healthy choice....if not....then there are some things worth dying for...I personally would add homemade sausage.

giusto · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Matteo Manfredi on February 22, 2016, 10:52:18 AM

Yes, breakfast of champions. The one food I could live on.

one more thing....

Matt,
at least you can get a decent pizza in the PNW...famiglia's in Seattle... omg rivals the Original Rays Pizza (not really the original...that was on prince street.....see Seinfeld episode) on 11th street and 6th avenue.
anyway Michigan pizza sucks...and it's hard to make sucky pizza.

davedel44 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:15:27 PM »

Quote from: Two Checks on February 22, 2016, 11:21:12 AM

Low fat anything isn't good for you.
You have the 5 basic food groups.
Dairy, vegetable, meat, bread and.....

BEER!

Wrong groups!

Salt, Sugar, Fat and Alcohol.

Whole wheat crust. Lots of veggies. Very little or no meat and a good quality cheese. Limit yourself to a couple of pieces.

Nutritious and delicious.

Dave
Galveston

HardAspie · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:33:19 PM »

Whole grain spelt crust.
Home made red sauce
Sauteed bell pepper
Sauteed mushroom (portabella best)
Just a little onion
Goat milk cheddar...grated then infused with olive oil, a touch of water, liquid smoke

(I is on a diet low in gluten and casein)

giusto · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:44:37 PM »

Quote from: Matteo Manfredi on February 22, 2016, 10:52:18 AM

Yes, breakfast of champions. The one food I could live on.

Photo by Guisto

Like I (you) said....never eat anything bigger than your head

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:11:31 PM »

Quote from: HardAspie on February 22, 2016, 04:04:33 PM

I want no steel cut oats on my pizza!

And seriously, low serum cholesterol is now being associated with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and MS, probably due to loss of neurons mylein with low fat. We were being healthy all along! Pizza! Yay, go for it!

Yep. Many years ago on the advice of my internist, I (we) went on a low fat diet because my cholesterol was climbing. After a few more years, he put me on Statins. Yes, the cholesterol dropped, but I continued to gain weight. After quite a bit of study, I went on a low carb (except for beer)

diet. I'm now 25 lbs lighter, and off of cholesterol meds.

Maybe butter and eggs aren't all that bad for you after all.
The bread on a pizza is a killer, though. I'm a pizzaholic, and make our own pizzas with Lavash bread for crust. Chips and salsa, too. It's hard to find.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:25:27 PM »

Always eat from the three main food groups. Burgers, shakes, and fries.
That's protein and fats, dairy, and carbs.

jbell · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:39:31 PM »

Quote from: Matteo Manfredi on February 22, 2016, 10:52:18 AM

Yes, breakfast of champions. The one food I could live on.

Photo by Guisto

Those beers look awfully small.

wrbix · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:06:51 AM »

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/lunch.png

malik · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:23:25 AM »

Quote from: Moto on February 22, 2016, 02:35:57 PM

2" -- is that a depth, radius, or area measurement?

Depth. 'Tweas a grand meal.

krglorioso · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:26:19 AM »

Quote from: Oca on February 22, 2016, 11:00:34 AM

And especially if you use whole wheat dough.

Yes, and skip the cheese and meat.

Ralph

malik · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:36:19 AM »

And if you are making your own, might as well do the base as well, 50/50 mix of durum wheat & spelt. Just like the Roman army marched on. You can choose to leaven it or not.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:27:03 AM »

Pizza is a flat base of water, flour, oil, salt and yeast, oven baked, on top of which you can put almost everything that's edible.
So, yes, it depends on the composition of the topping, and on how much you eat of it.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:11:03 AM »

I like my bar pies covered with jalapeños. Be sure to put the toilet paper in the fridge for the next morning!

Subdewd · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:11:35 AM »

I understand there is a recipe for crust made from Cauliflower, now doesn't that sound good?
I usually use 000 wheat flour and ad a little extra gluten, just because.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:32:39 AM »

Quote from: Subdewd on February 23, 2016, 07:11:35 AM

I understand there is a recipe for crust made from Cauliflower, now doesn't that sound good?
I usually use 000 wheat flour and ad a little extra gluten, just because.

I make cauliflower "mashed potatoes." Even Harley Bob the carnivore likes em. Potatoes are loaded with carbs..

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Author Topic: Is pizza health food ? (Read 8216 times)

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