With a fast food pizza place on every corner, Pizza has become the go-to “order-in” or “take-out” fast and easy meal option for many. If you’re in the mood for pizza or ordering in because you think it’s easier than whipping up a meal at home, here is what I would order:

PIZZA HUT

1/8th of medium pizza (1 slice)* Remember 1 slice of a large pizza has more calories then listed because the slice will be bigger!

• All 6 Fit and Delicious menu choices are a good options here. For 1/8 of the pizza you’re looking at 150 – 180 calories and approximately 4 grams of fat.
• Stay away from the pan pizza. It’s double the calories, fat and sodium of the thin and crispy kind.

Visit http://www.pizzahut.com/Nutrition.aspx for more information.

DOMINO’S * 1/8th of medium Pizza. (1 slice)

Visit http://www.dominos.com/home/menu/nutrition.jsp for more information.

There are tons of pizza places! Of the fast food chains, these are the two I would visit. But. if you’re favorite pizza place did not make my list, here are some tips!

• Order the Thin Crust Pizza. But don’t fool yourself. Not all thin crust pizza’s are as low in calories as the ones listed.
• If it’s made to order, ask them to go easy on the cheese.
• Top your pizza off with veggies instead meat.
• If you really love meat on your pizza, try a Hawaiian- made with Canadian Back bacon and pineapple- this is the healthiest, leanest meat option of the unhealthy choices.
• Moderation. Have one piece and fill up on green salad. Especially if you are not aware of the calorie and fat content.
• If you’re having Pizza, try to stay away from all the other unhealthy options these restaurants now offer like wings and cheesy garlic bread.
• When in doubt- make your own! There are great whole grain, low calorie crust options in your supermarket.
• Go online and check out the nutritional information of your favorite slice. Trust me, some of these will surprise you!