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By Camille Noe Pagán If you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream,
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You already know you can enjoy some mozzarella on your favorite
pie and still drop pounds. But there are other ways you can
make that slice even healthier. To hike the diet-friendly fiber,
choose a whole-wheat crust and top your pizza with veggies like
peppers, artichokes, and broccoli. “Like protein, fiber
is digested slowly and helps keep you feeling full, longer,”
Gluck says. Even better? By sticking with healthful toppings
like veggies and lean protein (grilled chicken is a good choice),
a medium slice will set you back only 200 to 250 calories.
Best way to enjoy it: Choose whole-wheat
varieties. You can make your own or try a frozen one, like DiGiorno,
Boboli, South Beach, or Amy’s. If you’re ordering
in or dining out, get a thin-crust pie (it’s typically
lower in calories and fat than thicker versions); try selections
available at Pizza Hut and California Pizza Kitchen.
Watch out for: Additional oil and fat. Avoid
any pie that’s deep-dish (that means the crust is cooked
in oil) or loaded with sausage and pepperoni, Gluck says. And
while a bit of cheese is fine, a whole lot is not. Skip the
extra cheese.
Canadian bacon
Unlike a regular strip of crispy pork fat, Canadian bacon—which
comes from the loin, one of the leanest parts of the pig—is
a dieter’s best friend, with a third less fat than regular
bacon. If that isn’t reason enough to put Canadian bacon
on your plate, a recent study from Purdue University shows that
women who eat a diet rich in lean pork and other protein keep
more lean body mass during weight loss than women who eat a
low-calorie diet with little pork and other protein sources.
An added bonus: Women who eat meals rich in protein from pork
report that they feel satisfied, in spite of the fact that they
are on reduced-calorie diets, and say they’re happier
overall.
Best way to enjoy it: Have some anytime.
“Add Canadian or turkey bacon, another light pick, to
scrambled eggs, or use some in a bacon-lettuce-and-tomato sandwich
on whole-wheat bread with reduced-fat mayo,” Grotto says.
You can chop it into strips and use it for a protein boost on
salad, too.
Watch out for: Hidden fat. Some restaurants
fry Canadian bacon on the griddle in oil. Before you order,
request that it be cooked without oil or heated in the oven.
