For many, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. In addition to being affordable and accessible, it’s also very versatile and is a great dish to enjoy during house parties, in a bar, on game nights or lazy Saturday afternoons.
However, too much of a good thing can also be bad. In this case, “regular pizza” can be bad for your health. But why?
Is pizza unhealthy? Well, if we’re talking about “regular pizza,” then yes. Eating pizza every day may sound like a dream come true, but most of the pizzas we buy are considered junk food because of the high amount of refined carbohydrates, fat and sodium that it contains.
Like most processed foods, pizza can also contain unhealthy ingredients like preservatives, colorings and sugar. This is why while the occasional slice of fast food or frozen pizza is harmless, eating these regularly can lead to weight gain and a higher likelihood of developing chronic health conditions.
Luckily, pizza lovers who want to continue enjoying their favorite dish now have better, healthier options.
I – Word Understanding
Versatile – can be used in different purposes
Preservatives – a substance used to preserve food
Chronic – long lasting and difficult to eliminate or treat
II – Have Your Say
1, Are you a pizza lover? How popular is pizza in your culture?
2, How do you think we can make pizza healthier?
3, Which Japanese food would you recommend to have instead of pizza?
