Transforming Pizza Into a Superfood
Can it be done??
It's Friday night.
Your favorite team is playing.
The air is electric.
Pizza is on your mind.
But it wrecks you every time….
This article is all about the dangers of pizza, why we love it so much, and how to superfood out our pizza. Let’s GO
The Eternal Struggle
Do you remember the last time you ate pizza?
How did it feel?
Be Honest.
We've all been there.
We love it, but it wrecks us.
So why do we keep eating it?
Understanding Cravings
Never before in nature have we seen a mixture so delicious.
The memories and feelings of comfort it evokes…. Brings me right back home.
From an ancestral perspective, the combination of carbs, protein, fat, salt, and a touch of sugar in pizza triggers a myriad of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.
We feel great eating it.
Why stop?
The Problem with Processed Pizza
Not all pizzas are created equal.
While friends in Europe may indulge daily without consequence, the typical American pizza, laden with processed chemicals, wreaks havoc on our bodies.
What’s in it?
Check out this label.
Americas favorite. Digiorno.
I lived on this shit. We used to eat It almost daily.
Its FILLED with toxic chemicals that are known carcinogens (Cancer inducing compounds)
I don’t know about you, but I’d rather avoid cancer than eat a pizza.
No wonder I used to have such severe gut and acne issues. It was the ingredients.
For example:
Soy Protein Concentrate: Often processed using harsh chemicals, it may contain phytoestrogens that disrupt endocrine function
Soybean Oil: Causes Inflammation, neurodegenerative disease, obesity, etc.
Enriched Wheat Flour: Gut Issues, brain issues, diabetes, death.
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole): A synthetic antioxidant used as a preservative, linked to potential carcinogenic effects and hormonal disruptions.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene): Similar to BHA, it's used to preserve fats and may pose risks as an endocrine disruptor and possible carcinogen.
How can I still enjoy pizza, without all the negative effects?
I’ll show you now.
Making Pizza Healthier
Let’s recap the reason pizza is not good for u!!!!
Key Problematic Ingredients:
Grains: Genetically modified and pesticide-laden.
Cheese: CAFO-derived ultra-pasteurized cheese, damaging proteins and lacking beneficial bacteria for lactose digestion.
Additives: High sugar content and a plethora of preservatives, especially in microwaveable options.
Crafting Your Healthy Pizza
Now we’re making our healthy pizza. This section works just like a buffet.
Take one piece from each section, mix and match, and create your superfood pizza!
Healthy Alternatives for Pizza Components:
Crust Options:
Almond Flour Crust
Cassava Root Crust
Cauliflower Flour Crust
Coconut Flour Crust
Sauce Choices:
Organic Tomato Sauce: No seed oils or added sugars, preferably imported from Italy.
Homemade Organic Pesto: Olive oil, cilantro, and basil.
Cheese Selections:
Best Option: Raw grass-fed pasteurized cheese (e.g., Frankie's Free Range Meats).
Good Alternatives: Grass-fed cheese, vat pasteurized if raw is unavailable.
Toppings:
Salami: Opt for varieties without added sugars or preservatives.
Sausage: Source from grass-fed sections or Frankie's Free Range Meats.
Herbs:
Prefer organic herbs in glass jars without fillers like guar gum (e.g., Simply Organic Italian Seasoning).
Strategies for Blood Sugar Control & Digestive Health
Blood Sugar Management Tips Before and After Pizza:
Pre-Meal:
Engage in HIIT or resistance training to enhance insulin sensitivity.
Consume blood sugar stabilizers like Organic ACV, Kion Lean, grains of Paradise, or a cold shower.
Post-Meal:
A 15-minute walk can reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 33%.
Relax while eating to aid digestion and lower cortisol levels.
Digestive Support Tips:
Consume ACV to stimulate hydrochloric acid production.
Use proteolytic enzymes like Masszymes by Bioptimizers.
Consider supplements like HCL Breakthrough and oxbile.
If consuming gluten, use Gluten Guardian.
Avoid drinking water 10 minutes before and after meals for better digestion.
Transforming Pizza into a Superfood
By choosing healthier ingredients and applying the guidelines above, we can transform pizza from a guilty pleasure into a nutrient-rich superfood.
These adaptations are not just about avoiding the bad but embracing the best practices for health and enjoyment.
Let me know what other foods you'd like to see transformed into superfoods!
Great plan. Pizza PLUS health for the win. I just subscribed for more health ideas.
I love this! I do these things already: vegan cheese & sausage, cauliflower crust, vegetables. Yum.