Cheese lures most but is abstained by them because of the fact that it makes fat and causes heart disease. Cheese is perfect for any occasion. Put it in any starter, or sprinkle it on salad, or take it along with wine. It enhances the taste of various things it is taken with.
Cheese is a whole food as it contains the goodness of many essential nutrients including protein, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
Protein. It is important for the growth and development and repair of body tissues.
Calcium. It is essential for the health of bones and teeth, nerve and muscle function.
Zinc. Important for skin structure and in assisting wound healing. It also supports immune function.
Phosphorus. Important for the health of bones and teeth
Vitamin A. This fat-soluble vitamin is important for vision, healthy skin, and important for bones.
Vitamin B2. This vitamin helps n converting energy from food to be used by the body
Vitamin B12. Important for red blood cells production.
The nutrient amount varies depending on the composition of cow’s milk used, and the way it is prepared.
High-fat cheese contains CLA (conjugated linolenic acid). Research shows that CLA helps prevent obesity and also reduce inflammation (1). For those who restrict cheese in their diet as they fear it leads to heart disease, research done on dairy consumption and heart health showed that full-fat dairy products provide greater nutrition and anti-inflammatory properties. Fermented dairy products such as yogurt and cheese have positive effects on heart health (2).
How Does Cheese Benefit Health?
Major health benefits of cheese are that it brings in relief from hypertension, osteoporosis, maintaining bone health, gaining weight, and dental care. it is also good for skin and hair health.
Dental Care
High calcium content of cheese is the first thing which our teeth require to stay healthy. Also, cheese is low in lactose content. Older the cheese lower is the lactose content. It is beneficial for teeth as any form of sugar (lactose, glucose or fructose) can harm teeth.
Strengthens Bones And Cartilage
Along with its high calcium content, cheese is rich in vitamin B which helps strengthen bones and cartilage in children, women and elderly. It also aids proper absorption and distribution of calcium.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease caused due to the deficiency of calcium which leads to a decrease in the bone mineral density. It is mostly seen occurring in elderly, women during menopause and malnourished children. Cheese is rich in calcium, protein and other vitamins and is ideal for those suffering from osteoporosis.
Prevents Hypertension
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibiting biopeptides has the potential to lower down blood pressure in humans. These peptides are found present in many dairy products. A study shows that gouda-type cheese has shown to have a small, non-significant effect on diastolic blood pressure after 4 weeks of consuming it (3).
It should be noted that cheese is also loaded with sodium, and overeating is very normal. It can be an issue in people with high blood pressure.
A low-sodium cheese can be consumed by those suffering from high blood pressure. Also, vitamin B, present in cheese help, lower the blood pressure.
Gives a Glow To The Skin
Glowing skin is desired by everyone. Vitamin B aids cell metabolism and growth of cells giving you a glowing skin. It also helps you, in getting rid of the blemishes. Cheese is known to be rich in vitamin B and can, therefore, be consumed if you want your skin to glow.
Improves Hair Health
To be strong and healthy our hair demand calcium and protein, both of which are present in rich quantity in cheese. Add it to your breakfast or lunch with fruits and salads and it will help you maintain a healthy mane.
Cheese is a tasty and nutrient-rich substance. Occasional snacking on it or have a few bites of it with salad can prove to be beneficial for health. It displays its risk factors when consumed in enormous amounts, but this can be an effect of overeating anything.
Eat it in quantities so that you can enjoy the taste and also the benefits it serves you with.
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