Pizza Day: Can you eat pizza without gaining weight? Find out

When it comes to healthy eating or weight loss, pizza is often one of the first foods to be added to the "forbidden list." The truth is, it doesn't need to be banned from the menu—and Pizza Day, celebrated this Thursday (July 10th), is the perfect opportunity to remember that the key is balance, not restriction.

The problem isn't the pizza itself, but the frequency, ingredients, and portion size. One or two slices of pizza, as part of a balanced diet, won't compromise weight loss. What's important is making it a routine or overdoing it.

For those who want to stay focused on their health without sacrificing celebration, there are simple strategies:

• Choose thin, whole-grain pasta, which has fewer calories and more fiber;
• Choose light fillings, such as vegetables, chicken, tuna, and low-fat cheeses;
• Avoid stuffed crusts, creamy sauces, and excessive sausages.

Another tip is to prepare your own pizza at home , which allows you to control the ingredients and adapt to individual needs.

Plus, including pizza as part of a planned meal—not as a “splurge”—helps maintain a healthy relationship with food, reducing guilt and the yo-yo effect.

In other words: yes, you can celebrate Pizza Day without going overboard. After all, health is also about pleasure and balance—not radical prohibitions.