Como’s in Ferndale gives Medical Weight Loss Clinic a Detroit-style pizza shout-out

For those who follow the metro Detroit restaurant scene, one Ferndale pizzeria is surely embracing its Detroit roots. And since National Detroit Style Pizza Day is June 23, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on Como’s.

Como’s reopened under new ownership in 2019 and has made Detroit-style pizzas the centerpiece of its menu. One pizza in particular stuck out to us. It’s called the Medical Weight Loss – and it’s easy to tell with one glance this one isn’t meant for anyone focused on a healthy diet.

Como’s shows love for Medical Weight Loss Clinic, in Detroit style.

Como’s shows love for Medical Weight Loss Clinic, in Detroit style.

Topped with crushed meatballs, sausage and pepperoni, the pizza is meant for meat-lovers to be sure. We can’t add it to our list of MWLC-recommended foods, but we applaud the nod from one local business to another. The pizza is listed on the Specialty Pizza menu and comes in small and large sizes.

In Detroit, Medical Weight Loss is such a well-known brand and it’s synonymous with eating healthy. That’s what inspired this decadent pizza.

The Medical Weight Loss pizza became an early favorite at Como’s for its naturally fermented dough topped with crushed meatballs, sausage, pepperoni and bacon then baked in square Detroit style pizza pans.

There are ways to satisfy your pizza craving in a healthier manner. Go for thin crust. Go light on cheese. Skip deli meats but add as many fresh vegetables as possible. Fill up on salad first.

Pizza mainly consists of carbs and fat. Because it is very low in protein it’s not very filling and can be tough to include in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program.  

So our staff shared recommendations for what you can do when that pizza craving strikes:

  • Make one at home, where you can add any vegetables on your meal plan that you would like to your pizza – even pineapple if you’re so inclined.

  • Fresh, pureed tomatoes with Italian herbs are a great substitution for tomato sauce. Get all the flavor without the salt.

  • Use half of a pita, cut length-wise, for a very thin crust.

  • Swap out the cheese and try baked cottage cheese or part-skim mozzarella if it suits your meal plan. It’s completely carb-friendly.

Need some extra inspiration? Here are a few of our favorite pizza recipe options:

·      Cauliflower Pizza

·      Mushroom Pizza

·      Pico Tortilla Pizza

·      And for dessert, Watermelon Fruit Pizza

If you’re looking to lose weight, make healthier choices or find a program that works for you, call us at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. We can help. Contact Medical Weight Loss Clinic today for your free consultation. Schedule the consultation online or call 1-800-GET-SLIM.

*Results may vary. Minimum purchase required. Some restrictions apply and discounts may not be used for online purchases.
When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.