Do you love pizzas but shy away from the Italian dish because you are concerned about your health? Well, then this will make you happy. A nutritionist in the US recently said that pizza is a probably a healthier option than any of the packaged cereals! So if you feel like having a pizza for breakfast, instead of a bowl of cereals with milk, it’s okay.
According to a report by The Daily Meal, nutritionist Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN said a slice of pizza contains the same amount of calories as a bowl of cereals. “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 said. “However, pizza packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning,” she clarified, explaining why pizza is probably a better option for breakfast.
However, there is a catch. She explained that pizza is not a healthy breakfast option as per say but given the amount of artificial sweetener added to packaged cereals, the nutrient value of the food decreases. “Plus, a slice of pizza contains more fat and much less sugar than most cold cereals, so you will not experience a quick sugar crash,” the report quoted Amer.