Pizza and beer....a thing of the past? Believe it or not the oil and the cheese aren't the worst things on a pizza. Especially if it's good olive oil and part-skim mozzarella. The crust is white flour, which is the problem. And the beer, is no one's diet drink. Maltose, the sugar in beer, has a higher glycemic index than white bread. The insulin response to it leads to the fat storage in the abdomen that we call, the beer belly. Red wine is a better option. The tomatoes (in the sauce) are a great source of lycopene, a cancer fighter. Switch from a deep dish/thick crust to a thin whole wheat crust, you have made a difference. Add some fresh veggies and canadian bacon and you have made a difference. Is this an every day meal, no, but when you really want a small slice of pizza, this is a healthier choice.
The South Beach Diet
Arthur Agatston, MD
