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Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
We analyzed dozens of frozen pizzas. Here are the healthiest options.
In many American households, frozen pizzas are a kitchen staple. That's because frozen pizzas are tasty, convenient and affordable. But many of them have a major downside: They're ultra-processed. They're frequently laden with salt, saturated fat, added sugars and industrial additives like artificial flavors, synthetic preservatives and emulsifiers. Some popular frozen cheese pizza brands have nearly an entire day's worth of saturated fat and 60 percent of your recommended daily sodium intake per serving. Studies show that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods is associated with a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. Health experts say it's a good idea to limit your intake — but that you don't have to avoid them at all costs. For one, it's impractical: Ultra-processed foods make up about 70 percent of all food items sold in grocery stores. And second, you can include some processed foods in your diet and still be healthy. That's because they're not all created equal. We analyzed dozens of frozen pizza brands and discovered that some use mostly simple ingredients like wheat flour, tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic powder and mozzarella cheese, while others contain so many preservatives, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers and artificial ingredients that their ingredients lists can sound like a high school chemistry experiment. Here's how to make frozen pizza a more nutritious meal, red flags to watch out for — and six of the healthiest pizzas we found. You probably shouldn't eat frozen pizza every day, nutrition experts say, but it can still be part of a healthy, occasional lunch or dinner. The key is to purchase a quality brand and to make it part of a balanced meal, said Federica Amati, a medical scientist at Imperial College London and head nutritionist at Zoe, a personalized nutrition company. You could steam some broccoli or chop up carrots and cucumbers to eat with your pizza. Maybe make a hard-boiled egg to go along with it. And have some fresh fruit, walnuts or mixed nuts at the end of your meal, she added. If you want pizza with toppings, choose ones that have veggies such as onion, peppers, mushrooms and spinach. Or better yet, buy a Margherita pizza and add your own veggies at home. If you have kids, put some sliced veggies, corn and olives on the counter and let them choose their own toppings. Kids are more likely to eat veggies if you give them choices and involve them in the cooking process, Amati said. If you want meat toppings, you should add your own — ideally things like grilled chicken or tuna. If you want sausage or pepperoni, buy them separately and look for the 'uncured' versions that advertise low sodium and no added nitrates or nitrites. These two preservatives have been linked to cancer. Do you have a question about healthy eating? Email EatingLab@ and we may answer your question in a future column.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ragu Is Releasing a Frozen Pizza Line, But Fans of the Beloved Pasta Sauce Say This Is Where They 'Draw the Line'
Move over, Cheez-It. It turns out that you're not the only popular brand trying to take over the frozen pizza game. Weeks after it was revealed that Cheez-It would be releasing a line of frozen pizzas made from Original Cheez-It flavored cracker thin crust, Ragu has announced that it's also dropping a line of frozen pizzas. Food influencer @markie_devo reports that the pasta and pizza sauce brand has partnered with Palermo Villa, Inc for a line of pizzas that feature Ragu Pizza Sauce. The collection of pizzas will include four varieties: Ragu Cheese Pizza, Ragu Combination Pizza, Ragu Pepperoni Pizza and Ragu Supreme Pizza. A detailed description of each can be found below. Related: Ragu Cheese Pizza: Ragu-inspired sauce—vine-ripened tomatoes and traditional spices on an airy pizzeria-style crust topped with rich whole-milk mozzarella, provolone, and white-cheddar cheeses. Ragu Combination Pizza: a pillowy pizzeria-style crust topped with Ragu-inspired sauce, vine-ripened tomatoes, and traditional spices, sumptuous whole-milk mozzarella, Italian sausage, and sliced pepperoni. Ragu Pepperoni Pizza: Ragu-inspired sauce, vine-ripened tomatoes, and traditional spices on a pizzeria-style crust topped with whole-milk mozzarella and savory sliced pepperoni. Ragu Supreme Pizza: a pizzeria-style crust topped with RAGÚ-inspired sauce vine-ripened tomatoes and traditional spices, whole-milk mozzarella, Italian sausage, sliced pepperoni, plus a colorful array of green and red peppers, black olives, and onions. Although there was plenty of applause from fans when the Cheez-It line of frozen pizzas was unveiled, they're a bit skeptical about the collab between Ragu and Palermo Villa. Related: "Think this is where I draw the line haha," one person on Instagram wrote. "Hmm iunno. It might be good. But if this was Prego Pizza I'd be all over it! 😂," another person added. If you're interested in trying out one of Ragu's frozen pizzas for yourself, you can find them at select grocery stores, including SEG/Winn Dixie, Food City, Hy-Vee and Hannaford, Up Next:
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cheez-It releases new product fans believe is a prank 'I hope this is real'
Fans are having a hard time believing Cheez-It's new pizza with cracker-flavored crust isn't a late April Fool's prank. The popular snack brand confirmed the release of three Original Cheez-It pizzas yesterday in an Instagram post. The pizza is available in pepperoni, Italian four cheese, and cheddar jack supreme. Shoppers say they have already spotted the pizza in stores, while others are still questioning the timing. 'I had to double check that it wasn't April 1st. Still not over that extra salty prank from a few years ago,' a commenter wrote. 'These releases are so crazy no wonder people think it's an April Fools joke,' another fan responded. Food blogger Markie Devo was the first to leak the food news on March 31 and claimed it wasn't a prank after receiving a string of April Fool's Day comments. Customers interested in trying the pizza can do so by purchasing it at a select retailer for prices ranging from $6.99 to $9.99. The frozen pizza features a Cheez-It flavored crust that described as a 'crispy, cheesy, and square-shaped' Cheez-It cracker The snack was created in collaboration with the frozen pizza giant Palermo Villa Inc. Palermo's chief innovation officer Nick Fallucca described the crust as a 'crispy, cheesy, and square-shaped' Cheez-It cracker with fan-favorite toppings that complement it. Chains offering the product now include Kroger, Wegmans, and Winn-Dixie. Other retailers will begin selling it after the brand issues a wider pizza product rollout this summer. Fans who believed the first-of-its-kind product is real couldn't help but notice the similarities between the pizza and Taco Bell's limited-time tostada, along with Pizza Hut's Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza. The similarities didn't stop them from admitting that the new frozen pizza felt like a 'dream come true.' 'This just confirms that I will eat cheez-its in all possible ways,' a person wrote, adding they thought the pizza looked 'very good.' 'Just when I thought cheez-it couldn't get any better,' another shopper wrote.
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cheez-It™ Frozen Pizza: The Ultimate Snack Collaboration Hits Shelves
Available in three varieties: Italian Four Cheese, Pepperoni, and Cheddar Jack Supreme Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cheez-It™ Frozen Pizza is the unexpected collaboration snack fans didn't know they needed. Palermo Villa, Inc., a frozen pizza giant, and Cheez-It®, a leading snack brand, have partnered to bring Cheez-It Frozen Pizza to life – a 12 inch, ultra-thin, and crispy Original Cheez-It flavored crust made with 100% real cheese, paired with your favorite pizza toppings to remind you of the irresistible, cheesy flavor you love. Beanstalk, Kellanova's exclusive global food and beverage licensing agency, facilitated the partnership. Cheez-It Frozen Pizza is available now for a suggested retail price of $6.99 - $9.99 and can be found at select retailers nationwide, including Kroger, Ahold, HEB, Winn-Dixie, Wegman's, and Food City. Product rollout begins in May and will widely expand by August. This innovative product is set to delight snack enthusiasts and pizza lovers alike, offering a unique twist on two beloved favorites. Cheez-It Frozen Pizzas come in three mouthwatering flavors: Italian Four Cheese: A delightful blend of whole milk mozzarella, yellow cheddar, parmesan, and Romano cheeses with marinara sauce atop an ultra-thin, and crispy Original Cheez-It flavored crust. Pepperoni: Featuring whole milk mozzarella, yellow cheddar, pepperoni, and marinara sauce atop an ultra-thin, and crispy Original Cheez-It flavored crust, this flavor is sure to satisfy classic pizza cravings. Cheddar Jack Supreme: A hearty combination of pepperoni, Italian sausage, green and red peppers, black olives, onions, yellow cheddar, Monterey Jack, and marinara atop an ultra-thin, and crispy Original Cheez-It flavored crust. Add an unexpected twist to pizza night with Cheez-It Frozen pizza. We are excited to bring families and friends together over this exciting innovation for movie night, game day, or just because! 'Cheez-It Frozen Pizza brings the best of both categories,' said Nick Fallucca, Chief Innovation Officer for Palermo's. 'This starts with the crust which is like a large Cheez-It flavored cracker – crispy, cheesy, and square-shaped. It's then topped with customer-favorite toppings that perfectly complement the crust.' For more information about Cheez-It Frozen Pizza and to find a retailer near you, visit . Enjoy the cheesy goodness that only Cheez-It can deliver, now in pizza form! About Palermo Villa, Inc. Palermo Villa, Inc. is one of the most recognized frozen pizza manufacturers in the United States, known for its innovation and the quality of its branded and private label products. The family-owned company was founded in 1964 and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Palermo's growing portfolio of branded pizzas includes Palermo's® Pizza , Screamin' Sicilian™ , Urban Pie Pizza Co.™, Connie's® Pizza , and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Every pizza is made by dedicated Pizzaiolos, drawing on the founder's Italian roots and family recipes to achieve premium quality. Palermo's continues to be a leader in innovation in the pizza industry, developing new products and flavors that cater to consumer needs. For more information, visit . About Kellanova Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's ® Rice Krispies Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®, Special K®, Coco Pops®,and more, Kellanova's vision is to become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our net sales for 2024 were approximately $13 billion. At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at . #### Attachment Rebecca Schimke Palermo Villa, Inc. 414-982-6408 [email protected]
