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Cattledog

(5,910 posts)
Fri May 24, 2019, 07:47 PM May 2019

Pizza Is a Healthier Breakfast Than Cereal.

Pizza for breakfast is an American classic. Whether it's cold and taken straight from the box or served after an early morning reheat, it's basically a delicacy all on its own. However, I've never characterized the tradition in any way, shape, or form as healthy. In fact, I'm pretty sure I haven't ever heard 'pizza' and 'healthy' in the same sentence...until now. According to New York-based nutritionist Chelsey Amer, a cheesy, greasy, carb-filled slice is better for you than your favorite breakfast cereal. So, I guess it's time for us all to rethink our a.m. eating habits—and to celebrate.

Amer credits the high sugar content in most cereals for its poor reputation, while The Daily Meal adds the lack of protein and healthy fats are contributing to its "nutritionally bleak" standing. "You may be surprised to find out that an average slice of pizza and a bowl of cereal with whole milk contain nearly the same amount of calories," Amer told the site. "However, pizza packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning."

While it still might be a little far-fetched to call your early morning pizza indulgence a healthy option, it's definitely healthier. That counts for something, right!? Amer does credit its protein content and admits, "a slice of pizza contains more fat and much less sugar than most cold cereals, so you will not experience a quick sugar crash."

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Pizza Is a Healthier Breakfast Than Cereal. (Original Post) Cattledog May 2019 OP
THANKS! X-post this in Cooking & Baking, please! elleng May 2019 #1

elleng

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1. THANKS! X-post this in Cooking & Baking, please!
Fri May 24, 2019, 07:48 PM
May 2019

But I don't usually have COFFEE with pizza, and coffee is MANDATORY for breakfast!

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