A quick way to make pizza healthier
Pizza can be a mixed bag when it comes to nutrition. On the positive side, it can have some healthy toppings and provide a concentrated source of lycopene. On the negative side, it will usually be a dense source of calories and have fairly high levels of saturated fat and sodium. All that said, it isn't the worst thing out there, that's for sure.
University of Maryland researchers have found a way to make pizza a little healthier still: make the dough out of whole wheat flour, let it sit for a day, and then bake the pizza at a fairly high temperature (~500 degrees). This combination tends to bring out more antioxidants than regular dough. Antioxidants help cells recover from damage. (Although, as with many things, virtue is found in moderation. Too many antioxidants can reduce blood flow and inhibit muscular function.)
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