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Pizza is a beloved classic, but it isn’t traditionally considered healthy. While there is no one definition for “healthy,” the high-calorie count, fatty meats, and greasy cheese that make pizza don’t fall into most ideas of health. This is especially true for pizza you get from a restaurant, which is often more calorie-dense than what you'd make yourself. Luckily, many pizza chains are offering healthier menu options, like the 'take-and-bake' chain Papa Murphy's.
Veggies: Vegetable toppings, like peppers, tomato, onion, and olives, are a great way to add volume to your pizza for a few calories. These ingredients may even contribute some fiber, which makes your pizza more filling. While not all of our options include a veggie, many do, and you can always add your favorite vegetables to these options.
Sodium: Pizza can be a concentrated sodium source, so you won’t see any pizzas over 600 milligrams per serving on our healthy list. The salad options have more sodium than this, but you can remedy this problem by reducing the amount of dressing used on your lettuce and skipping some of the cheese. Another chicken pizza, the Thai Chicken Thin Crust provides even more protein and fewer grams of fat. Unfortunately, it doesn’t pack any fiber, but you can add a side salad for a fiber boost. The unique flavor of this pizza comes in part from a Thai sweet chili sauce, which also provides some sugar. Skip the sauce or ask for it on the side to reduce the amount you use and, in turn, your total calories, carbs, and sugar intake.
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