14 Inches Cheese Pizza (Thin Crust) (1 Slice)

Reduce the pizza portion, for example have 1–2 thin slices instead of a full 14-inch pizza, and save the rest for another meal.

Start with a large non-starchy vegetable salad—such as leafy greens, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli—with an olive-oil-and-vinegar dressing before eating pizza.

Add a protein-rich side such as grilled chicken, eggs, tofu, or plain Greek yogurt, and eat it before or alongside the pizza to slow absorption.

Choose a thinner pizza with extra vegetables and less cheese, and avoid sweet sauces, honey drizzles, sugary drinks, and dessert with the meal.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk beginning soon after the meal, if safe and appropriate for you.

If making pizza at home, use a cauliflower or chickpea-based crust and top it with vegetables, chicken, tofu, or other lean protein rather than extra refined-flour crust.