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Why Pizza Is America's Worst Food

By Richard Lipman M.D.

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Published: 08Mar2012
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Pizza is one of the worst foods for someone trying to lose weight. Not only is it one of the highest calorie foods, its inexpensive, easy to get and tastes great. It's easy to lose control of the number of slices and since it is usually eaten without any side dishes its almost always more than a single slice. The average Americans eat 46 slices a pizza a year. At an average of 500 calories a slice,pizza adds up to 23.000 calories a year or about 7 lb. weight gain over a year. Have 3 slices every Friday, and you have had 150 slices in the year and will gain 21 lbs.

One slice of Pizza Hut 12-inch pizza with pepperoni has 580 calories. Calories and fat grams per slice vary widely among the various chains. For example, a single slice of pizza provides anywhere from 170 calories for Pizza Hut's Thin n' Crispy Veggie Lover's pizza to 570 calories for their Big New Yorker Sausage pizza. The calories in one slice of Little Caesar's Round pizza vary from 190 for their Veggie pizza to 230 for their Supreme. If you check Pizza Hut's web site, the average slice of pizza is about 400 calories, with a range of 380 to 620. The personal pan pizzas range from 670 to 890 calories. While many consumers would not eat more than one Big Mac or Whopper, many individuals don't think twice about eating a second, third or fourth slice of pizza. Ordering large amounts of very high calorie food is not unusual, in fact it's the norm. You are encouraged to order more than one. A recent Domino's ad featured, "order two pizzas get the 3rd for free." Pizza is attractive to many people for these reasons. For working couples it often becomes the meal of choice beacuse of its convenience and relatively low price. A family of four can easily be fed with a $12.00 pizza. Add the advantage of not having to cook anything and you has a winner.

How to Make Pizza Healthy: Prepare it yourself : using low fat cheese, minimal oil and lots of vegetables and no meat. Buy the "right one" look for the lower calorie choices, its all on the web sites. Watch the toppings: no meats, more vegetables, ask for half cheese Buy a smaller pizza: most people count slices of pizza and ignore the actual size. "Dilute" the pizza with sides of salads vegetables so pizza is not the only thing on the dinner menu.

Board certified endocrinologist, internist & weight loss expert Richard Lipman MD has treated 1000's with HCG. He relates his experience using the HCG Diet in his new book, NEW Pounds & Inches. He offers Irvingia Gabonensis along with his HCG food d plan & the strongest, safest HCG. at http://www.BestBuyHCG.com

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