How to find pizza made with natural and fresh ingredients

In a world filled with chain restaurants and pre-packaged foods, it can be hard to find pizza made with fresh, natural ingredients. But with a little work and research, it’s not impossible. There are still a few places that make their own ingredients on a daily basis.

You have two options when looking for healthier pizzas. The first is to find a local pizzeria that uses fresh ingredients. This is more likely if you go to a locally owned store, as well as some of the casual eateries that have placed more emphasis on that particular offering. Trust me, it’s worth investigating.

Talk to the owner or manager and ask where they buy their ingredients. Ask if they make everything fresh every day or if they use frozen and prepackaged foods. This might have been an unusual question ten years ago, but with more and more Americans trying to eat healthier, all restaurants are getting used to these types of questions. Ask if they have whole wheat specials; some places offer those options. If the owner bothers with the question, he’ll know that he’s most likely using prepackaged ingredients.

Sometimes you won’t need to ask; often your taste buds will give you the answer when you bite into the pizza. It’s a world of difference in taste.

The first thing that makes a pizza “fresh” is the crust. Some restaurants use frozen and even pre-cooked doughs. To create the best-tasting pizza, a restaurant needs to make its own dough fresh every day.

Your second option, if you can’t find a restaurant that uses the fresh ingredients you want, is to make the pizzas yourself. Many people bake their own pizzas at home to ensure that the ingredients are fresh and as healthy as possible. This way, you can make your own sauce, use fresh vegetables, or any other type of ingredient you choose.

Cooking your own pizza at home is a good way to accommodate the specific dietary requirements of your family members. Some people need to watch their sugar intake. Other people want to reduce the amount of fat they eat, so they prefer to use mainly fresh vegetables. Many home cooks prefer to use whole wheat for pizza dough instead of white flour. The best way to be sure you’re getting the pizza you want is to ask all the right questions, and if you’re not satisfied, make the pizza at home.

However, with a little research, you can often find a health-conscious, customer-oriented pizzeria owner who is willing to make some adjustments. These owners or managers really believe in customer service and will make your pizza as per your requirements. Usually this is more likely if you are a regular customer. When you find a pizzeria like this, please spread the word and let your friends and family know. Word of mouth is still the best way to keep small local businesses strong. Trust me, they will really appreciate your appreciation for their offer and attracting new customers.

Once you’ve eaten pizza made with fresh, hand-tossed dough, topped with homemade sauces and fresh ingredients; you won’t want anything else.