It’s that time of year. New Year’s Resolutions, diets, weight loss goals, bucket lists, etc., are clogging up all of our social feeds. You can’t avoid it. There is something about the new year that screams, “it’s time to remake myself.” How many times have you heard “New Year, New Me!” proclaimed by one of your friends or a budding social influencer in the past. Well, guess what? We aren’t going to talk about that this month! Instead, we will point out a few of our lighter options for those of you looking to make a change and explain how you can make pizza a healthier option for you!
Pizza can be delicious and fulfilling, but it can also be a healthy meal choice when you put a little extra thought into its preparation. So many chains use frozen ingredients that trade healthy for high calories, high fat, and high sodium. But you don’t have to follow that model.
Practicing portion control, choosing options with limited ingredients, or swapping out healthier topping selections are all great options for the health-conscious pizza obsessed. But it doesn’t have to stop there. You could try a lighter sauce option or cut your pizza into smaller slices. You could swap out the traditional crust for a cauliflower crust. Many people like to use a gluten-free crust, but you have to be careful with gluten-free options. While it may help you avoid other issues, gluten-free does not necessarily mean low-calorie.
Pile on the veggies and avoid processed meats. Go for the pizza with fresh vegetables like peppers and olives instead of pepperoni and bacon. Oven-roasted or grilled chicken would be a great protein substitute for the more commonly used meat toppings.
At Ultimate California Pizza, we have created some options for you! We have put together some flavorful yet healthier choices to make the process of ordering healthy effortless! These options are all located on our menu’s Gnarly Creation Pizzas section.
Here are a few of our favorites!
Thai Chicken – Sweet Thai Chile sauce, mozzarella cheese, pulled chicken, red peppers, green onions, and diced peanuts. This pizza features a perfect blend of a healthier protein option and plenty of veggies. Don’t want the peanuts? No problem, we will leave them off for you!
The Pipeline – Garlic Herb EVOO, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, filet, yellow onions, and green peppers. The Garlic Herb EVOO is a unique blend of garlic, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Studies suggest that EVOO can help lower blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Mozzarella cheese is relatively low-fat and low-calorie cheese. Provolone is a very low cholesterol cheese. Pair that with high protein yet lean filet and plenty of onions and peppers, and you have a great healthier option!
Sonoma – Garlic Herb EVOO, mozzarella cheese, smoked gouda cheese, pulled chicken, tomatoes, and fresh spinach. We already mentioned the health benefits of a pizza built with an EVOO base. In addition, gouda is packed with Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2, aka the miracle vitamin, is believed to help prevent many common diseases.
Moon Doggie – Pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, feta cheese, pulled chicken, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Pesto sauce is great because there isn’t any sugar and a very little salt. Just like anything else, pesto is healthy in moderation. It can be high in calories, but it also contains many nourishing ingredients. Pesto tends to be rich in vitamins, minerals, and monounsaturated fats. Pesto will give you what you need to help maintain cell health and keep your heart healthy.
So if you are watching what you eat, are looking to make some healthier choices, or are just looking for some delicious pizza, Ultimate California Pizza has the ingredients to please your palate! Whether you choose one of the many Gnarly Creations we have designed for you or build your own, we are confident you will enjoy your pizza!
Want to see all of the diverse options we have created at Ultimate California Pizza? Check out our menu here: https://ultimatecaliforniapizza.com/
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