Researchers from the University of Maryland told attendees at the 233rd national meeting of the American Chemical Society that by optimizing baking and fermentation methods the antioxidant content of pizza could get a healthy boost. But the research has been criticised by a leading dietician for promoting unhealthy eating. Commenting independently on the research, Jacqui Lowdon of the British Dietetic Association said: "I would rather people ate their five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, than ate more pizza.
"They will be getting a high fat intake, and it may make them more likely to choose extra cheese and salami.
"This isn't teaching people about healthy eating."
Ian: Amen! I really wonder what some people understand when they hear the word 'antioxidant'. What does it mean? 'Anti' - against, to prevent, but what does oxidant mean to most people? Oxidizing is the effect of oxygen on matter. It 'oxidizes' or, in common vernacular, it rusts. What else rusts things? Acid! So acid is an oxidant. Antioxidant then, is the opposite. Alkaline, of course! Here's a pic of steel wool in ION LIFE water (left) and tap water (right). Make up your own mind about what is and isn't an antioxidant!More here
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