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Women's Fitness

Vegetable Pita Pizza

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Love pizza but hate the fat and calories from traditional types? Try this absolutely delicious Veggie Pita Pizza and you can enjoy every slice, guilt free!

2 large whole wheat pitas, toasted
¼ cup of broccoli
¼ cup red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers
¼ cup pizza sauce
¼ cup low fat Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Toast pitas.
2. Divide pizza sauce between the two pitas.
3. Divide broccoli and bell peppers between the two pitas.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Can substitute any of the following vegetables: Cauliflower, mushrooms, onion, garlic, eggplant and even carrots.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat, low in cholesterol, low in calories, these pita pizzas provide you with plenty of nutrients such as calcium, vitamins C, K, and A, potassium, chromium, and zinc. Full of antioxidants and the fiber aids in digestion.

Figure Flattering Flatbread Pizza

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Most of the time, I don’t specify one brand over another. However, this tasty light cheese from Laughing Cow is only 35 calories for a delicious and nutritious treat.

1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 wedge of Laughing Cow Mozzarella, Dried Tomato and Basil Spread
1 slice flatbread
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Lay flatbread out on plate or cutting board.
2. Spread one side with Laughing Cow cheese.
3. Layer with tomato slices.
4. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.
5. Bake for 4 minutes on 400 degrees.
6. Enjoy!

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat, low in cholesterol, low in sodium, low in sugar and low in calories, this nutritious flatbread pizza slice will fill you up but not out. It’s great for breakfast, snacks or lunch and it’s packed with protein to feed all the cells in your body.

Pizza in the Morning Breakfast Sandwich

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For those who love pizza in the morning, you will love this breakfast sandwich. It’s quick to make and easy to take.

1 whole grain English muffin
1 tsp pesto
¼ cup low fat feta cheese
½ plum tomato, sliced
¼ cup fresh baby spinach leaves, torn

Directions:

1. Toast English muffin to your desired crispness.
2. Spread pesto onto muffin halves.
3. Divide tomato slices onto muffin halves.
4. Add spinach leaves.
5. Sprinkle each half with feta cheese.
6. Bake in oven until cheese softens or serve cold.

Health Benefits:
Brimming with good for you vitamin rich ingredients. Spinach is an excellent source of iron and Vitamin A, along with pesto, which contains Vitamins A, K and E. Tomato provides the antioxidants you need as well as Vitamins C, K, and A. Feta cheese gives you a portion of protein, but you can add another serving to the sandwich or have an egg white on the side.