"It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby."
Posted on 01/03/2023 7:57:44 AM PST by mylife
Cheese is rich and creamy, and it’s irresistible on a cracker, paired with a selection of fresh fruit, or sprinkled over a bowl of chili. There are many delicious reasons to love cheese, and Americans really do love it. The per capita consumption is 40 pounds a year, or a little over 1.5 ounces a day.
As much as we love cheese, though, we’re a little afraid of it. When people talk about their fondness for cheese, it’s often in a guilty, confessional way, like “Cheese is my weakness.”
But “cheese is packed with nutrients like protein, calcium, and phosphorus, and can serve a healthy purpose in the diet,” says Lisa Young, RD, an adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University. So if Stilton makes you swoon or you always want more Parm on your pasta, know this: Research shows that even full-fat cheese won’t necessarily make you gain weight or give you a heart attack. It seems that cheese doesn’t raise or reduce your risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and some studies show it might even be protective.
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I think it depends on the type and how long it’s aged; but my experience with it is very limited. If I want to strong, smelly cheese, I’ll get Blue or Gorgonzola. I love those.
"It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby."
When my youngest was in grade school, he declared himself a “cheese-a-tarian.”
Wife and I are big fans of Jarlsburg (sp) and Parmesan from Reggio d’Emelia, IT with some 10+ year old balsamic vinegar.
“... and some studies show it might even be protective.”
I like studies like those!
I have a weakness for the imported Romano at Costco.
Great over pasta... and sublime sliced, with some crusty bread, salami and a glass of wine. Yum!
If anything, they have the best radio ad...”How to Advertise”.
I eat at least a pound of cheese each week.
Betcha you’ll like this one :-)
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