Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have nutritional benefits, as well. When your order is loaded with fresh vegetables, this Italian cuisine can provide a balanced meal. Make smart choices when ordering your next pie by choosing from some of the following healthy toppings.

What Healthy Toppings Should You Order on Your Next Pizza?

1. Black Olives

Black olives offer antioxidants, fiber, and calcium, and are loaded with unsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Fresh olives are always the healthiest choice. But all varieties contain fats that will help your body absorb the nutrients from other toppings on your pizza. They’ve also been known to help shrink plaque and cholesterol buildup in arteries.

2. Pineapple

One cup of pineapple contains 100% of your recommended daily intake of manganese. Manganese is an essential nutrient needed for normal brain function and a healthy nervous system. It also helps your body create energy from the food you eat, which helps curb cravings for sugary foods or drinks.

3. Green Peppers

Bell peppers come in numerous colors, including red, yellow, and green. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and various minerals. Not only are bell peppers full of vitamin C, but they’re also extremely low in calories. The nutrients found in green peppers can improve eye health while also reducing a person’s risk of developing several chronic diseases, such as heart disease and anemia. 

If you’re craving a delicious slice of mouthwatering pizza, stop by Riverfront Pizza & Sports Bar in Covington, KY. This family-owned and -operated restaurant has been serving made-to-order pizzas, hoagies, salads, and pastas since 1981. Choose from nearly 20 toppings to create your own pie or select a specialty pizza from their menu. They also have 11 beers on tap, as well as $6 domestic pitchers and $9 import pitchers. Call (859) 261-4800 and place an order with a friendly staff member. Save 10% on your first online order.