Thin Crust Cheese Pizza (1 Pizza (9 Inches Dia))

Have a smaller serving of pizza, such as 1–2 slices, and avoid adding breadsticks, soda, or dessert in the same meal.

Start with a large non-starchy vegetable salad with olive-oil-and-vinegar dressing before the pizza.

Choose toppings that add protein and vegetables, such as grilled chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, or olives; skip sweet sauces and honey-glazed meats.

Pair the meal with water or unsweetened sparkling water instead of sugary drinks or fruit juice.

Eat slowly and stop when comfortably satisfied; saving remaining slices for another meal can reduce the rise.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if this is safe and appropriate for you.