SLICE UP YOUR LIFE
Use MH's guide to find the right combination of ingredients for the perfect pizza !!!
STAGE 1
Base wholemeal,saltdough ,wholegrain ,sourdough."Thickness is a good indicator of calorie and carb content,"says New Delhi-based nutritionist Dr Sonia Kaker ."Go for a wholegrain crust if possible -- the fibre will fill you up and help your digestion ".
STAGE 2
Cheese mozzarella ,ricotta ,mascarpone,Grand Padano gorgonzola .Its the fromagic ingredient ."Ricotta is low in fact but wont give you that melty effect ," says Dr Kakar.Try combining mozzarella with a few dollops of ricotta .Then add punch with some finely chopped garlic .
STAGE 3
Veg olives ,red pepper, spinach,red onion artichokes .A well chosen pairing of vegetables can turn mundane into marvelous toppings ."Red pepper and spinach work well ."says Dr Kakar ."Fibre- rich artichokes are a great way to fill you up without adding flab".
STAGE 4
Meat or fish chicken ,prawns,anchovies, parma ham,salmon when it comes to pizza,the chicken comes first ."prawns are high in cholestrol ,salmon is highest in omega-3s ,but to fill you up ,you need protein ,so go for shredded chicken ,"says Dr Kakar ."It cooks easily."
STAGE 5
Herbs Oregano ,marjoram, fresh basil ,fresh parsley ,fresh rosemary .Sprinkle on marjoram or oregano before and add a fresh herb when the pizza's done. As a rule,go with basil for Mediterranean flavours ,parsley with oily fish and rosemary for richer toppings like ham.
STAGE 6
Garnish Extra -virgin olive oil, chilli flakes ,rocket ,sun-dried tomatoes ,jalapenos .Chilli flakes speed up your me metabolism and the olive oil helps process the cancer-fighting lycopene from the tomato sauce.Rocket ups the fibre- and hides burnt bits ,too ..
TWO- SECOND TIP keep Spaghetti from sticking by adding a splash of olive oil when you boil it
STAGE 1
Base wholemeal,saltdough ,wholegrain ,sourdough."Thickness is a good indicator of calorie and carb content,"says New Delhi-based nutritionist Dr Sonia Kaker ."Go for a wholegrain crust if possible -- the fibre will fill you up and help your digestion ".
STAGE 2
Cheese mozzarella ,ricotta ,mascarpone,Grand Padano gorgonzola .Its the fromagic ingredient ."Ricotta is low in fact but wont give you that melty effect ," says Dr Kakar.Try combining mozzarella with a few dollops of ricotta .Then add punch with some finely chopped garlic .
STAGE 3
Veg olives ,red pepper, spinach,red onion artichokes .A well chosen pairing of vegetables can turn mundane into marvelous toppings ."Red pepper and spinach work well ."says Dr Kakar ."Fibre- rich artichokes are a great way to fill you up without adding flab".
STAGE 4
Meat or fish chicken ,prawns,anchovies, parma ham,salmon when it comes to pizza,the chicken comes first ."prawns are high in cholestrol ,salmon is highest in omega-3s ,but to fill you up ,you need protein ,so go for shredded chicken ,"says Dr Kakar ."It cooks easily."
STAGE 5
Herbs Oregano ,marjoram, fresh basil ,fresh parsley ,fresh rosemary .Sprinkle on marjoram or oregano before and add a fresh herb when the pizza's done. As a rule,go with basil for Mediterranean flavours ,parsley with oily fish and rosemary for richer toppings like ham.
STAGE 6
Garnish Extra -virgin olive oil, chilli flakes ,rocket ,sun-dried tomatoes ,jalapenos .Chilli flakes speed up your me metabolism and the olive oil helps process the cancer-fighting lycopene from the tomato sauce.Rocket ups the fibre- and hides burnt bits ,too ..
TWO- SECOND TIP keep Spaghetti from sticking by adding a splash of olive oil when you boil it
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