So, you took a look at your love life and decided to give it a badly needed make over. You’ve changed your look, your mindset, and your attitude about life. And, it’s paid off. You now have a phone number or two that you are hoping to turn into dates. Now, you need to come up with a first date idea that really sets you apart from the crowd.

Although pizza originated in Italy, it has become a favorite throughout the world. "Pizza" is a word that never needs translation, wherever you are. However, the types of pizza ingredients vary tremendously, based on regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local foods. Pizza has very few limitations, and why should it. It's hard to go wrong. Below is a list of popular pizza ingredients from around the world.

A staple in many restaurants and a favorite in many households, breadsticks first appeared around the 14th century BCE in Turin, Italy. These hard, crunchy, pencil-shaped sticks had the consistency of crackers and would last for days. The trick was to bake them to the desired level of crispy-ness without burning them.

When you are trying to stick to a low-carb diet, pizza night can be quite the challenge. But you don't have to feel left out while your pals are gobbling down deep-dish crusts smothered in thick layers of cheese-y goodness.

There are healthier options that won't blow your low-carb diet—and that includes the cheese-y goodness. Begin by ordering a thin crust pizza so that you've already minimized the amount of carbs in your meal. Then, check out some of the low-carb toppings below and choose a few to add to your pizza.

The debate over which is better: New York-style and Chicago-style pizza is probably as old as the pizza styles themselves. Many have tried to compare thin crust New York pizza to thick crust Chicago pizza and declare a winner. Many have failed. The discussion usually goes nowhere, as proponents of each city's signature style are equally passionate.

Both Chicago and New York have long traditions and histories of pizza making. And both cities offer many variations of their signature styles.

Even when it is bad, pizza's pretty awesome. And even when you hear about some of the strange things that have been put on pizzas, such as the seaweed and eel pizzas that are all the rage in Japan, you think: I might go for that. There are many pies that sound even crazier. Check through the list below. One of these weirdly delicious and unusual pizzas might just be your new favorite. Or not.

At its very core, pizza consists of three main items: sauce, toppings, and dough (or four, if you're like me and put cheese in its own category).

Amazingly, this simple mix of ingredients has mutated into hundreds of variations and created a $30 billion industry worldwide along with a cadre of pizza makers and chefs who have made perfecting this single dish their life's mission.

While there may be an estimated 30 types of pizza, below is a list of the most popular varieties.

Like the opening credits of a film, or the theme song to your favorite show, the arrival of the antipasto tells you something special is about to start.

Italy's response to French hors d'oeuvres, antipasto is a combination of various small foods that are usually served before a meal. Traditionally, the antipasto is meant to stimulate the appetite and get the taste buds ready for the meal without over filling the stomach. The term was first used during the sixteenth century.

Ahh…brownies. Chocolatey, fudgy, soft and chewy, cakey, it really doesn't matter. There's just something irresistible about brownies. Some prefer crispy edges so much that there are special pans that create edges on every brownie. Others cut the edges off so that they're left with pure, gooey goodness.

Pizza can either be a healthy combination of fresh, tasty ingredients or a calorie-laden meal.

Don't misunderstand me; there's nothing wrong with either option. I love a good cheat meal every once in a while, just as much as I love a healthy treat. And if I can have both at once, even better.

Here's how to build your own pizza with a healthier profile and plenty of flavor.