Fun Pizza Suggestions + Emotional Eating
Including recipes!
Happy Monday! Today marks the start of Week 2 of our Food Relationship Reset. Today we explore emotional eating, and how to remove shame around it in order to reduce stress.
Part 2 of the Fresh Start Challenge is available to VIP members, who receive the full workbook, daily prompts, live Q&A with Diana, and complete access to all challenge tools.
For those of you who are not yet VIP, we’re sharing healthy pizza suggestions from a previous popular challenge, Upgrade Your Plate - enjoy!
Your Food Relationship Reset Day 8: Emotional Eating Is Human
Week One focused on Awareness & Reconnection, because lasting change doesn’t begin with rules or restriction - it begins with understanding. Before we can shift habits, we need to see them clearly and compassionately.
In Week One, we explored:
You Have a Relationship With Food
How Do You Want Food to Feel?
Your Food Story
Releasing Food Rules
Relearning Hunger
Understanding Fullness
Week Two builds on that foundation and focuses on Emotions, Trust & Food Neutrality. This week is about replacing judgment with understanding and creating space for choice rather than reaction.
Today’s focus is on emotional eating. Eating for emotional reasons doesn’t mean something is wrong; it means you’re human. Removing shame around emotional eating is one of the most powerful ways to reduce stress and build regulation.
Tomorrow’s reflection focuses on What Nourishment Really Feels Like - how food supports your energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being, and that it’s more than just nutrients.
This guided reflection, printable workbook, and daily prompts are available only to VIP members.
And if you missed Diana’s live Q&A last week, you can access it below!
The content below is part of the WEIL Nutrition Corner™ Upgrade Your Plate Challenge, which is about small nutrition shifts that can have a big impact on your health. VIP access includes all challenge recipes, guides, and reflections, designed to support lasting change, not quick fixes.
7 Fun + Healthy Pizza Ideas!
If you are looking for healthy and creative pizza combos that go beyond the usual toppings, try these anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich and flavorful ideas. By focusing on whole ingredients, healthy fats, and lots of colorful veggies, you won’t miss the traditionally unhealthy toppings. You don’t have to make every swap suggested below - do what you can to enjoy a healthier yet satisfying piece of the “pie”!
The ideas below are part of the Weil Nutrition Corner™ Upgrade Your Plate Challenge, which helps you build healthier meals without giving up foods you love.
1. Mediterranean Veggie Pizza
This version closely follows the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Fresh, delicious whole ingredients!
Crust: Whole wheat or cauliflower
Sauce: Hummus or tomato + garlic + olive oil
Toppings: Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, spinach, crumbled feta
Finish: Drizzle of tahini or lemon juice after baking
2. Pesto Chicken + Arugula Pizza
If you crave the meat, this pizza will give you that, but with less saturated fat.
Crust: Sourdough or almond flour
Sauce: Basil pesto (with olive oil and walnuts)
Toppings: Grilled chicken, red bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes
Finish: Handful of arugula + a squeeze of lemon after baking
3. Sweet Potato + Goat Cheese Pizza
A sweet and savory mix that is tangy and tasty!
Crust: Gluten-free or whole-grain
Sauce: Olive oil base or thin layer of ricotta
Toppings: Roasted sweet potato slices, red onion, goat cheese crumbles, chopped sage
Finish: Sprinkle of pumpkin seeds or walnuts
4. Spicy Chickpea + Avocado Pizza (Vegan)
A vegetarian option - you won’t miss the meat or cheese with this flavor-packed combination of ingredients!
Crust: Cauliflower or flatbread
Sauce: Mashed roasted garlic and tomato
Toppings: Roasted chickpeas (spiced with cumin + paprika), spinach, red onion
Finish: Fresh avocado slices and drizzle of tahini
5. Smoked Salmon + Dill Yogurt Pizza
This pizza makes a great appetizer or even a brunch option.
Crust: Whole-grain flatbread or sourdough
Sauce: Plain Greek yogurt mixed with dill and lemon
Toppings: Smoked salmon, thin cucumber slices, capers, red onion
Finish: Sprinkle of hemp seeds or microgreens (serve chilled)
6. Mushroom + Caramelized Onion Pizza
Another option for when you want a traditional pizza but with healthier, good-for-you ingredients.
Crust: Spelt or cauliflower flour base
Sauce: Olive oil + garlic or light ricotta spread
Toppings: Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, thyme
Finish: Optional: shaved Parmesan or cashew cheese
7. Thai-Inspired Veggie Pizza
A refreshing pizza with a fun mix of toppings.
Crust: Rice flour or almond crust
Sauce: Peanut sauce or almond butter + lime + coconut aminos
Toppings: Shredded carrots, scallions, bell peppers, shredded cabbage
Finish: Cilantro and crushed peanuts
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What are your favorite pizza toppings? Would you ever swap out a more processed topping for something that aligns with the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Share in the comments below! (Commenting is for VIPs only, upgrade to join the conversation.)
I like a simple pesto or tapenade base, spinach, maybe some goat cheese. Simple.
Do you have recipes for gluten free crusts ?