8 Lesser Known Pizza Toppings that Can Make your Pizza Healthier

Pizza, an Italian origin food has been accepted worldwide so well that almost every country has come up with a new pizza recipe of their own. While, for a common man, pizza means abundance of cheese and chicken and bacon toppings, experts have been devoting their valuable time to experiment with the original recipe and add a lot of nutritional value to your meal. Here are some unexpected pizza toppings that can actually make your pizza a healthy appetizer:

Hummus: If you are not very finicky about food and open to experiment in order to gain good health, you can try this fiber and protein enrich hummus toppings. Since, I am fond of hummus, I liked the toppings on my pizza very much.

Pumpkin puree: The reason I am asking you to add to your pizza toppings is its rich in beta-carotene. To your knowledge, beta-carotene boosts your immunity level. It aids in eye health and plays minor role in preventing coronary heart disease. The puree will add slight sweetness to your slice.

Salsa: Topping your pizza pie with salsa, you actually treat your taste buds with some zing. Plus, the combination of tomatoes, garlic and spices supplies you with fresh vitamin C.

Eggs: Hold your horses before you eww! Not suggesting to add egg toppings on pizza, just because egg is my weakness, but because they add a distinct flavor and texture to your pizza. Moreover, egg supplies with a lot of protein and vitamin D.

Peaches: If you have had only Indian pizzas, chances are high that you have not had peaches on your pizza. To your knowledge, it tastes good. You can go for the one with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar. Apart from making your bite of pizza utter delicious, it supplies you with Vitamin A, B, and C. Not just this, peaches also supply fiber.

Lox: Since, I have suggested to add egg, how about adding some smoky lox to your pizza? Salmon is rich in Omega -3 fatty acids. So, it minimizes the risk of cardiovascular disease. So, you can try this even in your breakfast.

Cauliflower: You must be aware that cauliflower is used to make pizza crust. And it can be used as delicious toppings too. So, in case you could not have a cauliflower crust, you can have the one with cauliflower toppings. To your knowledge, cauliflower is low in carbohydrate and rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and beta-carotene.

Beets: Beetroots are filled with phytonutrients which are supposed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. And if you happen to taste that pairing with goat cheese, trust me, it tastes divine.

Having healthy food is a choice you need to make. Because, I believe that’s one choice, you should make for yourself and not because someone else wants you to be in shape. Happy pizza eating!