What It Takes to Burn OffTwo Slices of PizzaWho doesn't love a good slice of pepperoni pizza? After all, it does contain five of the major food groups (finally, the food pyramid comes in handy!). You know — the cheese comes from the dairy group; the crust comes from the grains group; the pepperoni comes from the meat group; olive oil from the fats group; and the tomato comes from the vegetable group. Sounds healthy, right? Not so fast. Before you head to your favorite neighborhood joint and blurt out your order, take a moment to rethink your toppings and how many slices you're ordering. In fact, pizza itself really isn't the problem; it's the way we consume it. "With all the different toppings available, and the 'don't stop till you're stuffed' approach to eating it, pizza can really hinder a weight-loss program," says New York City nutritionist Carey Clifford, MS, RD. Two slices of pepperoni pizza: 550 calories Exercise equivalent:
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