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Pizza
Score: 7/10Inflammatory
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Commercial pizza combines refined flour crust, processed cheese, and often processed meats — all inflammatory components. Homemade versions with whole ingredients can be much better.
Benefits
- Tomato sauce provides some lycopene
- Can include vegetable toppings
- Source of protein and calcium from cheese
Concerns
- Refined flour crust spikes blood sugar
- High in saturated fat from cheese and meats
- Processed meat toppings are highly inflammatory
- High sodium content
- Often very calorie-dense per slice
Key Nutrients
CarbohydratesProteinCalciumSodiumLycopene (from sauce)
Serving Size
1 slice (107g) of large pizza
Tips
Make homemade pizza with cauliflower or whole grain crust, fresh vegetables, and less cheese. Choose veggie toppings over processed meats. Thin crust is better than thick.
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