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Scientists discover healthier pizza
Food scientists and dieticians have found new
ways to make pizza that is good for you. This is
very welcome news for overweight pizza lovers
and those who worry about their weight.
Researchers in the USA looked at different ways of
baking the pizza base. The team from Maryland
University discovered that leaving pizza dough in
the oven for a longer time made it healthier to
eat. They said that doubling the amount of baking
time increased the levels of antioxidants in the
mix by up to 100 percent. Antioxidants help fight
cancer and heart disease and are found in most
healthy food. Furthermore, the team
experimented with different cooking
temperatures. Their results showed a higher heat
also made the dough healthier to eat.
This new research may help pizza sales around
the world. However, some diet experts warned
that even though this research looks good, it is
still better to eat fruit and vegetables. In addition,
pizza that is baked longer may not be so healthy if
people choose unhealthy toppings. Jacqui Lowdon,
a British diet expert, warned that although the
pizza base might be good for you, people might be
“more likely to choose extra cheese”. She added:
"This isn't teaching people about healthy eating."
Nevertheless, the study’s author, Jeffrey Moore,
said his findings were good for people who like
deep-pan pizzas. Meanwhile, outside London’s
Pizza Hut today, pizza fan Jo Lambert said: "This
new pizza sounds healthy, although not if we have
too much or have cola and fries with it.”