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Top 7 Frozen Pizza Benefits

Top 7 Frozen Pizza Benefits

Whether for a snack or a meal, more and more of us are depending on frozen pizza as a freezer staple.

No matter how health-conscious your lifestyle is, pizza night is one comfy habit that is almost impossible to break. While there are some unhealthy frozen pies available, there are also many healthy ones that can be enjoyed as a full meal. Frozen pizza has a bad image for being heavily processed and high in fat, but this is not always the case.

Pizza with whole grains, cauliflower crust pizza, and other gluten-free crusts are becoming more and more popular as a way to add more satiating fiber to the meal, but not all pre-made pies are created equal.

Below are the top 7 frozen pizza benefits.

1. A typical frozen pizza piece has 12 grams of protein.

Protein is crucial for maintaining excellent health. You need protein (1) to build muscle, as well as to manufacture things like hair, blood, connective tissue, antibodies, enzymes, and more. You would start getting sick pretty frequently if your diet was deficient in protein. Even though everyone’s daily protein needs vary depending on their body type and level of exercise, it’s crucial to make sure you are receiving enough. Pizza is a fantastic method to accomplish this! The typical slice has 12 grams, making it an excellent method to acquire the necessary protein.

2. Easy to make

Utilizing prepared foods is quite easy! No cooking is required, and there are no dishes to clean up afterward. Meals that are ready to eat can be easily made in the microwave or oven.

3. Flexible

Ordering and eating are completely flexible, quick, and easy to do whenever you want. Unlike hot delivery services, frozen food will stay fresh until you’re ready to eat it. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if your plans change or if you’re not especially hungry.

Additionally, you can prepare your meals in advance and make as many or as few purchases as you like. You decide whether to buy a month’s worth of food in advance or a few dishes as needed.

4. Offer nutrition

It’s a common misconception that frozen foods are less wholesome and healthier than their fresh counterparts. Unlike certain commercial foods like microwaveable dinners, frozen vegetables do not contain any dangerous preservatives or additives. Frozen fruits and vegetables offer the same flavor and nutritional value as fresh produce (2) because they are harvested at the peak of ripeness. Frozen vegetables can occasionally be a healthier option because most produce loses nutrients during delivery and storage at the supermarket.

5. You are always welcome to have your favorite pizza.

With frozen foods, you can have your favorite pizza whenever you want. Additionally, frozen pizzas let you eat your preferred brand of pizza whenever you want, even when the restaurant is closed. You may have a hot pie without leaving your home if your local pizzeria sells frozen pizzas.

6. Fast food is accessible

When time is of the essence, it is far faster than ordering one and waiting.

7. Frozen wheat pizza crust increases the amount of fiber in your meal.

Compared to the fresh white dough, frozen whole wheat dough has fewer carbohydrates and more fiber.

(1) The Nutrition Source

(2) Frozen Fruits And Vegetables More Nutritious Than Fresh Ones

by Chris Baxter

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  1. Adele Fosser says

    September 7, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    Why does a gluten-free magazine mention eating whole wheat pizza crust to increase fiber in your meal.? Anyone who is supposed to eat completely gluten-free tries that will spend a lot of time being sick because of your article!

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  2. Chris says

    September 7, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    Interesting that #7 talks about wheat pizza crust in an article in a gluten free magazine.

    Reply

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