ELA The Integrity of Pineapple Pizza
The Integrity of Pineapple Pizza
by Sarah Celestin, 16
For many years those who enjoy pineapple on their pizza have faced ridicule. Many people strongly disagree with the combination pineapple and pizza, and it is understood that not all opinions are always completely agreed on, but the perspectives of pineapple pizza eaters have been disrespected for far too long. The outright disgust expressed by non-pineapple pizza eaters is a contradiction to some of of the world’s favorite foods. For centuries various fruits,such as mango and watermelon, have been topped with salt and chili mixes, but the reaction to the list of concoctions previously stated do not even begin to compare to the reactions to pineapple pizza. Salted caramel, kettle corn, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches: these are all snacks that are widely loved, but carry the same flavor profiles as pineapple pizza. So why is pineapple pizza so hated?
Scientifically pineapple pizza stimulates two major areas of the tongue that are responsible for flavor — sweet and savory. Our bodies naturally crave sweetness because it signals calorie intake, and saltiness because sodium is necessary for certain everyday bodily functions. The flavors of pineapple and pizza work so well together because it tackles two instinctive cravings at once. Pineapple is also a great source of vitamin c and magnesium. Vitamin c is essential for the growth, development and the production of collagen, and magnesium helps with bone formation and calcium absorption. Pineapples create a new dynamic for boring everyday pizza by adding a tropical twist and increasing its nutritional value.
Pineapple pizza eaters are not looking for validation, they are just looking for respect. They refuse to be belittled for their choices any longer. The president of Iceland, Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson, once said that should he be able to pass laws, he would like to ban pineapple as a pizza topping. Is the choice of having pineapple on pizza that bad to the point where a president would make it illegal if he had the ability to? Remarks like this revile the choices of all pineapple eaters everywhere. Let’s ask ourselves, Is it fair to judge what a person decides to indulge? Is it fair to make a person feel bad because they enjoy something you may not? Put yourself in the position of a pineapple-pizza eater before you decide to make a face or a snarky remark about the harmless decision of enjoying a slice of pineapple pizza.
Sources
Behm, Mackenzie. “The Scientific Reason Why Pineapples Belong on Pizza.” Spoon University, 28 April 2017.
Pogrebin, Robin. “Pineapple Pizza Tests Limits of Presidential Power in Iceland.” The New York Times, 22 Feb. 2017.
by Sarah Celestin, 16
For many years those who enjoy pineapple on their pizza have faced ridicule. Many people strongly disagree with the combination pineapple and pizza, and it is understood that not all opinions are always completely agreed on, but the perspectives of pineapple pizza eaters have been disrespected for far too long. The outright disgust expressed by non-pineapple pizza eaters is a contradiction to some of of the world’s favorite foods. For centuries various fruits,such as mango and watermelon, have been topped with salt and chili mixes, but the reaction to the list of concoctions previously stated do not even begin to compare to the reactions to pineapple pizza. Salted caramel, kettle corn, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches: these are all snacks that are widely loved, but carry the same flavor profiles as pineapple pizza. So why is pineapple pizza so hated?
Scientifically pineapple pizza stimulates two major areas of the tongue that are responsible for flavor — sweet and savory. Our bodies naturally crave sweetness because it signals calorie intake, and saltiness because sodium is necessary for certain everyday bodily functions. The flavors of pineapple and pizza work so well together because it tackles two instinctive cravings at once. Pineapple is also a great source of vitamin c and magnesium. Vitamin c is essential for the growth, development and the production of collagen, and magnesium helps with bone formation and calcium absorption. Pineapples create a new dynamic for boring everyday pizza by adding a tropical twist and increasing its nutritional value.
Pineapple pizza eaters are not looking for validation, they are just looking for respect. They refuse to be belittled for their choices any longer. The president of Iceland, Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson, once said that should he be able to pass laws, he would like to ban pineapple as a pizza topping. Is the choice of having pineapple on pizza that bad to the point where a president would make it illegal if he had the ability to? Remarks like this revile the choices of all pineapple eaters everywhere. Let’s ask ourselves, Is it fair to judge what a person decides to indulge? Is it fair to make a person feel bad because they enjoy something you may not? Put yourself in the position of a pineapple-pizza eater before you decide to make a face or a snarky remark about the harmless decision of enjoying a slice of pineapple pizza.
Sources
Behm, Mackenzie. “The Scientific Reason Why Pineapples Belong on Pizza.” Spoon University, 28 April 2017.
Pogrebin, Robin. “Pineapple Pizza Tests Limits of Presidential Power in Iceland.” The New York Times, 22 Feb. 2017.
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