In an overall sense, do you consider pizza to be "junk" food?

Question

Some people consider pizza a junk food, others don't.

For some people it depends on if it's pre-packaged (frozen, vaccum-sealed) versus freshly prepared pizza.

Some say that it really depends entirely depends on what the pizza is made with.

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What is your opinion?

Please vote and elaborate as much as you like.

Thanks for your input. :)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

it depends I think...i think its the healthiEST of the other options like burgers and stuff...and it depends on what kind of cheese you use, some places use fake mozarella cheese that's fatty and chemical based, real mozarella is better, it can be high in sodium also is the sauce is it homemade or factory packaged? the dough is carbs so I guess if you don't eat carbs for the rest of the day its fine...its a thin slice anyways...so not too bad, and the oil is olive oil which is good for u...i don't get the whole wiping the pizza off with a napkin like isn't that olive oil coming from the sauce?

places- I would say pizza hut, dominoes, papa johns those chains are bad, and unhealthy and considered junk and thousands of calories, but if you go to an authentic place across the street or a family owned pizzaria its healthy! its also cheaper that way too...i always avoid name brand chains they taste bad anyways

also sausage and pepperoni is bad, loaded with fat and sodium I always get a plain slice or with veggies, mushrooms spinach or something

this is a very debatable question! lol made me think

curiouschica · Accepted Answer

I used to think that way.  But I think pizza can be healthy if the ingredients are basic and in moderate amounts (moderate cheese for example).  And even the "unhealthier" kind is fine if you have one or two slices.  I used to not allow myself to have pizza, but I've decided it's fine as long as I don't go pizza monster! =)

NotJustAnotherGuy · Accepted Answer

It depends on the ingredients and it depends on your current body demands, which are affected by your current diet and workout regime. I can make pizza healthily fit into my workout regime, or I can be excessive and eat it without working out (or without working out enough).

I've said this a lot on this site, but what may be your junk food could easily be the fuel for my workouts.

With that said, a supreme pizza offers a lot of nutrition, a lot of energy (fat/carbs) and a lot of protein. Whether it is healthy or not depends on if you're going to use that energy, or if you're gonna eat excessively and take in more energy than you're going to use.

I've known a couple lifters who eat a pizza every night, and they're healthier than the average bear. And on the other side, I've known several family members who eat pizza frequently (least once a week) and it most certainly isn't good for them. It depends on what else you're eating to supplement the nutrition the pizza isn't giving you, and how much you're eating of it (more, less or about right with how much energy you burn).

The_Suave · Accepted Answer

It's junk dude, check your glycemic index on that crud.

Anyone can say the way you make it is the difference but you're still consuming a huge amount of calories with every bite. You're consuming huge quantities of "SUGARS" from carbs ect...

That whole well veggies from the sauce, calcium from the cheese and what ever you add to it... Don't believe it. It's not going to out weight the empty calories you're really taking in.

Enjoy in extreme moderation. Until then arm yourself with knowledge. Check the link.

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This will show you all some of the errors in the way were "PROGRAMMED" to think about our eating habits.

Long story short, go back to your roots. Think back before we became fat farmers... Sugar/Carbs is the enemy. Protein Veggies are your best friend. Be not afraid of the Animal Fats.

aMuse · Answer

No, I do not consider pizza junk food. It's bread, veggies, cheese and meat. The same could be said about a healthy sandwich or even a salad it you count croutons as the bread. =P There are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Pizza is actually a pretty well balanced meal. Things that I consider junk food are those foods that are packed with empty calories. Things like sugary Oreos. Pizza is not in the same ball park, but I do admit it is easy to eat too much pizza which can lead to high caloric intake.

Socialiste · Answer

Well, the original pizza, from Napoli, Italy, is an art, something most Americans will never taste. Even in the cheapest place in Napoli, the pizza is awesome and with great ingredients. If we agree that this is the definition of a real pizza, then it's not fast food.

Of course, for the rest of the world, pizza is about anything that has a crust and toppings. For that, I would say that it depends entirely on what you put on it, but generally, you could say it's fast food since the most popular are the frozen ones and pizza hut, domino, papa john's etc.

You want a healthy pizza? Either find a real napolitan restaurant or make it yourself with good ingredients (7 types of meat is not good for you health)

somnambulated · Answer

Most people eat pizza primarily as a junk food here. I don't know a lot of people that make their own pizza. I actually make my own pizza that I think tastes way better than delivery or frozen using pre-toasted pita bread (which I'm going to start making myself next time), homemade pizza sauce, and some pizza or italian cheese blend, and lots of added spices. In that case, it's definitely not a "junk" food and is relatively low calorie (385 calories for a full pita, half a cup of homemade sauce, and half a cup of cheese, not counting any possible vegetables), but even made "healthy" there still isn't a huge nutritional value to it unless you really pack on the vegetables.

emzy-89 · Answer

Yes, generally it is junk food, however, you can make your own healthy pizzas with low fat cheese, no fatty meats or rich sauces. It can be quite healthy if you're willing to put in the effort

samhradh_leannan · Answer

It depends totally on how it's made. When I make pizza from scratch, I don't consider it junk food. Certain frozen or purchased pizzas can be decently healthy too. But if I eat "fast food" pizza I consider it junk food. But no matter what, it's not a complete meal, unless it's absolutely loaded with veggies.

Camilus · Answer

I consider most of the stuff you get from the major pizza chains to be junk food because it is high in fat - especially if you add a bunch of peperoni or sausage (high in animal/saturated fats). It has a lot of calories, and the large amount of cheese can make you constipated.

The only pizza that I will eat, since I am trying to eat healthy and light, is thin crust margarita pizza or a thin crust veggie pizza that isn't saturated in grease.

MrWrong · Answer

If it's fresh, I consider it healthy. It may not have much nutritional value, and whatever energy it provides is trifled by the ensuing pizza coma, but I'll be damned if it doesn't make me happy. And being happy reduces my stress level, which is, in turn, good for my overall health.

Deepthinker25 · Answer

depends on what the pizza is made with, or where its from, I usually make homeade pizza from scratch, minus the sauce of course :P, but a pizza from lets say dominoes or pizza hut is less healthy than something you make yourself where you know exactly what's going into it

WoIIie · Answer

Pizza overall is not very healthy because it contains an excess of ingredients that aren't healthy.

A healthy food is something you can eat, feel full, reap the nutrition and still maintain a good calorie count.

No matter how many tomatoes you slap on a pizza, you're still get a lot of enriched flour (sometimes wheat, but besides the point) and a whole lot of grease from the cheese and fat. That adds up to a whole lot of calories and not a lot of nutrition.

kairon156 · Answer

all pizza is junk food because my taste buds can rarely say no. it's one of the few junk foods that are healthy for you in moderation. there are some veggies that I'll only eat on a pizza. it's also junk food because it's something you can eat at almost any type of party and if there's no "ice-cream" people don't complain.

Longshot · Answer

I would say junk food for the most part. Normally I might say it's about the ingredients, but I feel like most pizza is made with low quality ingredients. Yes, we can always find a place where the pizza is good but more times than not, it is easier to find bad pizza.

rawrawr · Answer

Well I'm a vegan so I make my own sometimes and there's one vegan / all organic pizza place that I go to and I would not consider those junk food because its a whole wheat rice crust with no sauce but tomatoes and soy cheese and other fresh organic toppings. But any others I would most likely consider junk

Anonymous · Answer

if it's the pre-packaged stuff where they make it with all kinds of bad stuff like they do with potato chips or other junk foods then yes.  But if it is made from scratch then no but I do think that everythign is good in moderation, but people have all kinds of ideas as to what is "good" for you, I think people now a days go crazy overboard witht he organic health food craze but that's just me

UberTroll · Answer

Depends on the ingredients. The average pizza is definitely junk food. But if it's been made with whole grain flour, lean meats, veggies, and has little cheese on it then it would be pretty good for you.

Arwens-Fire · Answer

I see it as a junk food (although my fave) because my body doesn't like dairy.Being lactose intolerant makes it a negative thing.But otherwise,i don't think it is that bad in comparison to a Mcdonalds Big mac.

kmhco · Answer

It depends on the toppings really. Like if you only get cheese or pepperoni or meat lovers then its absolutely bad for you. But if you get one with lots of vegetables and stuff on it then it can be quite healthy and a well-rounded meal.

kheserthorpe · Answer

Freshly made pizza is not 'junk' but is high in carbohydrates and fat and low in protein, which means its something you shouldn't eat that often unless you are very active.

lucky24 · Answer

ill go with junk food due to the lack of nutritious value

but I don't see a problem with eathing junk food since my body has a high cal intake in general (I can stay skinny even if I eat 3500-4000 cal for a month)

countrybelle · Answer

Pizza is junk food depending on whether it was prepackged or not...if however it was homemade and healthy ingredients were used then by all means eat away :)

Arcano · Answer

As long as it is the pizza found in Italy, or my personal home recipe-- believe when I tell you that it is not even in the same class as junk-food.

Vermi · Answer

You know, I think congress declared pizza to be a vegetable now. So weird.

Nelly-Nells · Answer

YES  IMO just cause it's mostly bread , with sause and toppings. Even if it's healthy bread to me it's still not healthy but it's still frekin yummie!

Anonymous · Answer

Well it's just like burgers. If you buy them from McDonald's, Burger King, Five Guys, etc. it's all junk food, but say you get a gourmet burger at a fancy restaurant with fresh ingredients and meat is it still considered junk?

shotou · Answer

it depends on the ingredients I think also if you make it yourself, like a healthy pizza, it's not junkfood

shumailkazimi · Answer

yes in some way because of the bread which must be avoided but only if one has  strict regime and yes the sause has a lot of sodium and also calories

martyfellow · Answer

AS it has become in the US, yes, it'ws excessive fat and quick to ingest...

drummerdude25 · Answer

Well pizza is supposed to be considered a vegetable now so... no? lol

sephora · Answer

maybe the Americanized version of pizza could be classify as junk food :P but wait wasn't pizza declared a vegetable?

ManaX · Answer

Yes, but it's also my favorite food. Unlike most junk food, I won't say no if offered.

italykam · Answer

Maybe it could be considered junk food unless ya get some real pizza from Napoli, Italy!

Kain6th · Answer

I planted some pizza's in my backyard once Congress said it was a vegetable! I want some pizza trees!

Anonymous · Answer

It depends is it a triple cheese meat lovers or is it a veggie lovers lol

Anonymous · Answer

It *is* junkfood. Delicious, mouth watering, sinfully enjoyable, junk food.

Anonymous · Answer

I know your favorite food snow bunnies is your weakness

ziva123 · Answer

Yes, it is. it's GOOD junk, but still junk.

jujubeetzzz · Answer

depends where you bought it

sweet_18 · Answer

Depends on if its a veggie lovers or not

IfIWasYourGirlfriend · Answer

C. :)

asianfreak · Answer

it really depends on the ingredients used.

UnderYourSpell · Answer

gimme a pizza now !

Moloch · Answer

Pizza is junk food.

Anonymous · Answer

Its C

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