Don't fear the pizza

Can a cheese and sauce covered pie can be healthy? Damn straight it can-and we've proved it with these four cleaner, leaner versions that will satisfy your cravings but keep you looking and feeling great.

- CANDICE KUMAI

Great pizza doesn't have to be a greasy mess of fatty ingredients and empty calories. In fact, with the right toppings (nutritional powerhouses like kale, sweet potato, rocket, and almonds) you can rest assured that you're fueling your body with the things it needs to build muscle, boost immunity, improve overall health, and even burn fat. Here we've raised the bar, developing healthy, delicious pizzas you can make right at home with minimal hassle, in a matter of minutes: Whip up the protein-packed KaleBacon Pizza to refuel after a workout, or bust out the Sweet Potato & Sautéed Mushroom Pizza to really impress at your next date night in. Got leftovers? Pizza holds great overnight, so take it to work the next day. It even freezes well, making it the perfect go-to microwave dinner. You'll never look at pizza the same way again.

THE CLASSIC

MAKES 4-6 SERVINGS

WHAT'S HEALTHY ABOUT IT

This incredibly easyto-make classic pie has less saturated fat and calories than take-out.

INGREDIENTS

1 bag store-bought pizza dough (regular or gluten-free)

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

¼ tsp sea salt to taste

%4 cup organic lowsugar marinara sauce

½ % cup mozzarella cheese 

2 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp chilli flakes

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 200°. Set pizza dough out at room temp for about 20 minutes.

2) Sprinkle a clean work surface with flour. Roll dough into a 1cm thick flat, 25cm-35cm circle or rectangle. Place it on a baking sheet or ín a cast iron pan, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with tsp salt.