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Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Does the type of pizza crust you choose really make that much difference? A: Each restaurant makes their pizza a little differently, but choosing a thin crust pizza can save from 30 to 120 calories per slice compared to thicker hand-tossed crusts. Deep-dish pizza crust can add up to 50 calories to each slice. If you get a crust that is stuffed with extra cheese, calories go up by another 30 calories per slice. Looking beyond calories, more and more places offer the option of whole-wheat crust. With more fiber and nutrients, that’s an option that definitely boosts the nutritional value of your pizza. Q: Is it true that moldy food can cause cancer? A: Moldy food only causes cancer when it’s the type of mold that produces aflatoxins, which are known carcinogens. This contamination occurs mainly when peanuts or grains are improperly stored in warm, damp climates for long periods of time. Levels of aflatoxin contamination
