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he’s anxious to get it to America.
“I think the States have a bit more of a problem [than the U.K.] because they’ve had this allyou-can-eat-buffet culture for
the last fifteen years,” he said.
“This has done some damage
and people are used to eating more in terms of portions.
Something has to be done.
It’s not just calories — there are
companies like Weight Watchers that
focus on that, but we focus on the bigger
picture. We’re looking at the full spectrum
of all the nutrients to make sure what you eat
gives you everything you need.”
He’s now looking for U.S.-based distributors to
license his product, with a particular eye on the
Northeast and the goal of getting a deal on the
books by year’s end.
Until then, there are a few places in the U.S.
that are making it easier to enjoy a healthier
slice. The Miami-based Power Pizza makes its
dough with whey protein, which claims to preserve lean muscle tissue and promote fat loss.
New York’s Pizza Roma imports flour from Rome
and allows it to rise for 96 hours, using less
yeast that it claims results in a lighter crust that
is easier to digest. And then there’s Naked Pizza, with 20 locations in the U.S.,
which uses a prebiotic dough mix
of more than 10 seeds and grains.
Naked allegedly promotes digestive health, bone health, weight
management and
glycemic response.
But Don’t Skip
The Cheese
Altogether
Cheese is an excellent
source of calcium,
and it also helps
absorb lycopene from
tomato sauce and
other nutrients found
in your vegetable
toppers. Using a little
can be a good thing.
Go Grainy
Make or purchase
whole wheat pizza
dough, and stretch it
out as thin as you can
get it. You get less bulk,
and the added fiber will
actually make you feel
fuller. Mix in some flax
seeds for extra omega3s if you’re really
feeling ambitious.
Cheat With
Lavash
Cut down on bready
mass by buying some
lavash, which is a very
thin Middle Eastern
flatbread that turns
almost cracker-like
when baked. Top it,
pop it in the oven, and
you’re done.