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Pizza is the husband’s absolute favorite food in the world.
I think he could literally eat pizza for all three meals every single day and be happy. Deep dish, thin crust, artisan-style, frozen — he doesn’t discriminate, he loves them all
So of course, one of my missions has been to make-over pizzas in a way that would satisfy the husband’s picky palate, but also suit my healthy tastes. And after almost 10 years of being together (6 years of which, as a married couple), I have had tons of practice in building a healthier (but still super tasty) pizza.
Pizza doesn’t have to only be a guilty pleasure, you can have your pie and eat it too!
Here are my Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Building a Healthier Pizza:
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