The Truth About Pizza
When
we launched SkyWell in August 2014, we made a commitment to be pro-choice,
meaning we don’t ban cupcakes, pizza, chips, or Big Gulps. Our goal is to make
the healthy choice the easy choice by promoting students’ awareness about the
consequences of their nutritional habits and increasing the availability of
healthy food options in our cafeterias, vending machines, and concession
stands.
Pizza
seems to be one of those staples in America’s high school diet. It’s quick,
easy to get, and relatively inexpensive.
In fact, one in five American youth consumes pizza daily. At Skyline, we
serve pizza in our athletic concessions and cafeteria, and order it for
delivery in a pinch. Skyline loves
pizza.
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But
let’s be honest—will pizza make you smarter? Not really. And unfortunately, it
can also add unneeded calories and sodium to your diet. But according to Gina
Worful, registered dietitian and owner of Team Nutrifit, “Pizza can actually be
a reasonably healthy choice! Instead of the usual pepperoni pizza try lean
chicken, extra veggies, and thin crust to create a fresh and fit option! If
you're not a fan of the healthier pizza option, have a slice of what you like
and balance it with a fresh salad."
Come
and join the discussion at the SkyWell
Club monthly meeting—try on something healthy for size.
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