Many dieters falsely believe they must completely give up favorite foods to shed extra pounds. Making a few modifications, however, is often all that is required to eat what you want without it impacting your waistline. If you want to visit a pizza place, below are ways to satisfy your craving in a healthy way.    

3 Ways to Eat Pizza While Dieting

1. Choose Healthy Toppings

When you order at a pizza place, start by choosing a thin crust for the pie. Doughier crusts will increase your carbohydrate intake. Carbs cause blood sugar and insulin levels to rise. Insulin transforms carbohydrates into fat. If you don’t exercise to burn off calories, the fat could lead to weight gain.

On top of the thin crust, keep the sauce and cheese light to cut down on sugar and fat. Pepperoni and other cured meats can be high in saturated fat and sodium, so keep them off the pie. Instead, choose an array of vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, and artichokes, for example, are good sources of fiber. Fiber can curb appetite, so you aren’t tempted to snack between meals. 

2. Practice Portion Control

If you buy a medium or large pizza, you could be tempted to overindulge. So you don’t overeat, choose the personal size option. You can have a slice at the pizza place and take the rest to go. Walking, exercising, and tending to other activities will burn off the calories so you can eat another slice later.  

3. Consider Frequency

Let the type of pizza you order determine the frequency you eat the comfort food. If you exercise often and eat pizza with plenty of vegetables and less cheese and sauce, you could enjoy a slice every other day. If you want to order a pie with cured meat, sauce, and extra cheese, it’s best to wait and satisfy the craving on a cheat day.

From green peppers to grilled chicken and fresh tomatoes, Papa Rocco's in Gulf Shores, AL, has a variety of healthy toppings to add to your pizza. The restaurant menu also includes raw oysters, steamed snow crabs, stuffed mushrooms, and other flavorful fares, which guests can enjoy while drinking affordable beer and listening to live music nightly. Visit the pizza place online to view the menu and call (251) 948-7262 to ask questions.