Pizza is one food whose health benefits. According to reliable studies, pizza reduces your risk of oral cancer by 34 percent, colon cancer by over 25 percent, and esophageal cancer by a whopping 59 percent. Have linked consumption of the antioxidant lycopene, which exists in tomato products that are often used on pizza, as having a beneficial health effect. In reality, pizza is healthier than you might think. Carlo La Vecchia said, "Pizza could simply be indicative of a lifestyle and food habits, in other words the Italian version of a Mediterranean diet. A traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, fiber, vegetables, fruit, flour, and freshly cooked . In contrast to the traditional Italian pizza used with high fat cheeses and fatty meats, a high intake of which can contribute to obesity, itself a risk factor for cancer. . Forget protein bars and stir-fried mung bean sprouts. Let's take another look at pizza.