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But not everyone has time to run to their favorite pizza joint or wait for delivery.
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That’s wherefrozen pizzacomes in and makes a good option for those in a time crunch.
Here are key things to look for when shopping for a frozen pizza.
Saturated fat: Saturated fat is something you’ll often find in frozen meals like pizza.
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Too much can lead to serious health issues like high cholesterol and heart disease.
Sodium: Some frozen pizza contain a lot of salt for flavor.
While it might be tasty, you’re risking your heart.
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TheAmerican Heart Associationsays too many Americans consume more salt than recommended.
The organization suggests having no more than 2,300 milligrams a day, but many people have 3,500mg daily.
To help guide you through the plethora of frozen pizzas, Eat This, Not That!
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Some of the excessive sodium in this product is coming from the pepperoni and the cheeses."
For a healthier choice, Rauch recommends a thinner crust without extra meat and cheese toppings.
Or make one yourself with fresh pizza dough and choose better ingredients.
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But that doesn’t mean it should be eaten very often.
TheAmerican Heart Association recommendslimited Saturated Fats to under 6% of your total calories per day.
In this case, you would have already gone over that."
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It’s no surprise with a product loaded with cheese, and a crust made of a French pastry.
We want to limit saturated fat since high levels can increase LDL cholesterol and lead to insulin resistance."
“After eating frozen pizza, ask yourself how long you feel full.
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