Many people believe that a kosher pizza is more healthy than a regular pizza because kosher foods overall are more healthy. But the truth is that while there are a few health benefits to kosher foods, they are not really considered healthier. Understanding the health benefits of kosher foods will allow you to decide if eating kosher pizza is a good alternative for you.
Better Monitoring for Bugs
Some people feel that kosher foods are better for you because they are more sanitary. Kosher law requires very strict inspections and monitoring for bugs on produce and other foods because Jews are forbidden to consume bugs. So any food product that is deemed kosher has been very carefully screened for bugs which is not the case with all fruits and vegetables.
Eliminating Dairy
If you are trying to eliminate dairy products from your diet then eating a kosher diet could be very helpful. Kosher dietary law forbids mixing meat and dairy in foods, processing and preparation. This means that products must clearly state if they contain any dairy, making it easier for you to eliminate dairy products from your diet.
Shellfish
Kosher law prohibits Jews from eating any type of shellfish so if you are allergic to shellfish then a kosher diet prevents you from accidentally consuming shellfish. You can also rest assured that no shellfish were ever processed using the same equipment as was used to produce kosher food.
Not Necessarily Better
Kosher food must meet some stricter guidelines than other types of foods due to the kosher food laws. So that can result in less chance of contamination from bugs, shellfish or other non-kosher ingredients. If you are very sensitive to certain types of foods this could be very helpful and better for your personal health more than someone else’s.