Is $1.50 for pizza a bargain?
Ask yourself again
Is $1.50 for pizza a bargain? Judging by the line outside a local pizza place, it must be. The line stretched down the block, so I stopped to take a picture and chat with someone waiting.
“Why is the line so long?” I asked a dark-haired woman with a phone in one hand.
She pointed to the sign.
“But is it good pizza?”
“Yes, I’ve had it before. It’s not bad.”
“I like pizza too, but I’ve started making it at home these days. Still, I’m game for a good slice out on occasion,” I said.
“You’d probably like this then. It’s pretty good. But mostly, it’s cheap. I could get something better, but, like I said, it’s not bad. I don’t have it all the time.”
And that’s probably how most of us feel about pizza—it’s a treat, and even better when it’s cheap. But since we’re talking about price, it raises the question: what is your health worth?
The simple answer is a lot. That’s where you can apply your version of thoughtful eating. It’s really up to you. You have the control to decide whether pizza is an occasional treat or a frequent indulgence.
But an occasional stop for a special slice – well, you might just find me there. I’m planning a visit to Una Pizza Napoletana in Manhattan since it was voted the #1 pizza in the world, according to the 50 Top Pizza Awards. Who knew? Naples, Italy is right behind the Big Apple for great pizza.
My advice: enjoy the slice, skip a sugary drink, and toss in a side salad with protein.