Spring Break
The good, bad and ugly truth about college students' favorite meal
Abigail Naumann
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: Lifestyle
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Most college students would confess that a greater portion of those statistics comes thanks to them.
Whitewater, an infamous and accommodating college town, is home to seven different pizza restaurants. That's not too far from the norm. In fact one out of every six restaurants in the United States is a pizzeria. Sophomore Tanner Michels admits that the Toppers number is programmed in his phone just in case a craving strikes.
"You never know just when you're going to need pizza," Michels said. "Usually I order it on my walk home, and the pizza and I make it there at the same time. It's perfect."
While there are many factors that contribute to which pizzaria some chose, such as prices, hours and delivery options, health-conscious students may want to consider checking out the nutrition facts as well.
Despite the common conception that the toppings are the guiltiest pleasures of pizza, the reality is calories come from the doughy crust. So when debating between thin and crispy or thick and soft, remember that less crust is better.
Sauce is safe. Actually, pizza sauce contains lycopene, an anti-oxidant believed to protect against bone loss, heart disease and even several types of cancer. In addition, many pizzerias are incorporating low-sodium versions to further this already fairly healthy ingredient.
Say cheese. But not too much. Although Wisconsin's infamous cheese is hard to say no to, resist the urge to order double cheese, and do yourself a favor and ask for part-skim mozzarella, part-skim ricotta, or other reduced-fat options. If that's not an alternative, ask for light cheese. And don't be afraid to soak up the pools of grease with a napkin before delving into the deliciousness. You'll not only save yourself extra calories, but also that coating layer of grease that will linger in your mouth for the rest of the night.
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