Pizza is loved and respected all over the world. The Neapolitan dish gained immense popularity and became one of the symbols of Italy. However, pizza cannot be called a diet food. In order not to worry about extra pounds and enjoy a delicious dish, prepare a base and sauce that is safe for your figure on your own.
Making a healthy dough
Store and restaurant pizzas should be avoided during the diet. This food will not contribute to weight loss, as it contains a rather large amount of fatty ingredients. But at home, baking delicious and healthy pizza is quite real. However, the whole process should be under your control: even the dough should be made by yourself.
For a healthy and safe dough for the figure, you will need a teaspoon of olive oil, 250 g of flour, salt on the tip of a knife. Place the indicated ingredients in a blender and add 5-6 tablespoons of warm boiled water. Start mixing everything, gradually adding liquid. As a result, you should have a dough that is elastic and dense in consistency. It should be noted that it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to several days.
For those who care about their figure, famous chefs recommend using whole grain flour. Such a product is rich in fiber, which is very useful for losing weight: it saturates quickly and for a long time. Whole grain flour also makes the dough thicker. Due to this, it is able to withstand even a heavy vegetable filling.
Secrets of a delicious low-calorie sauce
In addition to the dough, attention should be paid to the sauce: it will make the base more juicy and soft. When preparing a dietary meal, give up the use of mayonnaise or ketchup and create a sauce yourself from 3 peeled tomatoes, a teaspoon of olive oil, 2-3 sprigs of parsley and basil. Chop the ingredients, place in a blender and chop thoroughly. Add pepper, salt and a few cloves of garlic if desired.
Please note that no sugar is used in the homemade sauce, which significantly reduces the total calorie content of the dish. If you do not want to mess around with peeling tomatoes, take the prepared ingredient "in your own juice". Tomato sauce is the best option for a diet pizza.
