The SLICE is RIGHT

Think you cant enjoy pizza and slim too? Heres howto _ tuck in without sabotaging your goals

Lashings of oil, cheese and meat – it’s no surprise that pizza doesn’t make the menu when you’re trying to shed pounds. But, if you’re one of the 50%* of Brits who say pizza is their favourite takeaway, this could mean ditching your diet altogether. In fact, 49% of UK adults say fear of missing out on their favourite foods puts them off trying to lose weight. These tweaks can help you say ‘yes’ to a slice, stay on track and get healthier.

All about that base

Deep-pan pizza can see you chow down on 100 extra calories per slice. Not to mention regular dough has very little nutritional value. Opt for these instead:

SOURDOUGH

‘This is easier to digest due to its fermentation process, which breaks down gluten and phytic acid,’ says dietician Lucy Jones. Phytic acid can prevent the body from absorbing important minerals like iron and calcium.

WHOLEMEAL

High in fibre, a wholemeal base can support digestion and maintain fullness. It also contains more nutrients than refined flour bases, such as B vitamins and magnesium, says Lucy. These help boost your bone health, immune system and muscle function.

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