Pizza is one of the most popular food choices in the world. And according to a recent survey,* that’s especially true in the United States, where it reigns as America’s favorite food. In fact, it’s so popular that over 40% of us eat it at least once a week.
Make your next pie even better
While pizza is undeniably a delicious meal, it’s not always the better-for-you choice. We have a few tips and tricks for keeping the calories and fat down without losing the same great taste you expect. Give these swaps a chance the next time you eat pizza.
Swap out:
- Regular mozzarella or cheddar cheese for:
- Sharp provolone
- Part-skim mozzarella
- Naturally lower-fat Parmesan
- More meat for more vegetables:
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Fatty meats for lean meats:
- Turkey bacon
- Chicken sausage
- Regular or thick crust for:
- Thin crust
- Whole-wheat
- Cauliflower
Pizza Night just got a whole lot healthier! Bonus tip: if you want to try your hand at making your own healthy crust, try our crisp and delicious recipe for Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
*Survey Methodology: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of California Pizza Kitchen from August 29-31, 2018 among 2,027 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.