A balanced diet includes the foods you love, and pizza is arguably at the top of the list. Though certain times call for the full pizza treatment — maybe a New York or Chicago-style pie — more often, getting your fix in a healthier way offers the flavor you adore without the extra sodium, fast-acting refined carbs, and processed meat that can contribute to bloating and sluggishness, as well as unhealthy inflammatory and insulin responses that can make it tough to manage your weight.
Whether you're stopping at the local pizza joint, picking up a frozen pie on a weeknight, or making your own crust from scratch, here are tips for making the meal a healthier choice.