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Veggie pita pizzas
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KEEP IN
TOUCH
WITH YOUR
RISKS FOR A NUMBER OF health
problems increase as people age.
These include arthritis, cataracts
and certain cancers. Sometimes, a
combination of genetics and envi-
ronmental factors—including your
lifestyle—puts you at risk as well.
By working with your doctor, you
can better understand your specific
risks. Just as important, you can
learn how to head off those things
that pose some of the greatest risks.
For example, your doctor might
recommend that you stop smoking,
improve your diet, get moving and
have recommended screening tests.
In some cases, you might need
medication.
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat pita bread rounds
1 cup prepared pasta sauce (with
vegetables)
½ red bell pepper, finely diced
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 small yellow summer squash,
finely diced
2½- to 3-ounce jar or can sliced
mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded part-skim moz-
zarella cheese
8 teaspoons grated Parmesan
cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, to
taste (optional)
Instructions
■
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On
oven rack or in toaster oven, toast pita
bread for 1 minute. Remove and allow
to cool.
■
Spread ¼ cup pasta sauce on each
pita round.
■
In medium bowl, combine red pepper,
zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms.
Spoon evenly onto pita rounds.
■
Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon oregano and
basil on each round. Divide mozzarella
among pitas. Top each with 2 tea-
spoons of Parmesan cheese. If desired,
sprinkle with a bit of crushed red
pepper flakes.
■
Broil, watching carefully, until
cheese is melted and bubbly and pita is
hot. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving:
186
calories,
6g
fat,
3g
saturated fat,
26g
carbohydrates,
10g
protein,
3g
dietary fiber,
755mg
sodium
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
If you already have a health
problem, it’s important to work
closely with your doctor. Doing so
can help you manage your condi-
tion. And that can help you live as
healthfully as possible.
Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; National
Institutes of Health
Nonprofit Org.
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