Posted on 11/07/2021 12:25:04 PM PST by mylife
Cheese -- what's not to love? Its popularity is indisputable.
Americans consumed over 38 pounds of cheese per capita in 2020 alone, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture. Whether eating cheese is healthy -- that's a little less clear. High in protein, calcium, vitamins and essential amino acids, cheese is also a calorie-dense food, and can be high in fats and sodium.
"If you enjoy cheese and you like it, it could be a good source of protein. It could be a good source of calcium. You just want to eat it where you're not overindulging too much, because it can quickly add up in terms of calories," Lourdes Castro Mortillaro, a registered dietician and the director of the NYU Food Lab, told CNN. 'World's best' cheese for 2021 revealed 'World's best' cheese for 2021 revealed The protein found in cheese is a good alternative to protein derived from flesh, because it is still of animal origin, and contains all the essential amino acids the body needs but can't synthesize on its own, according to Castro Mortillaro. This makes cheese a complete protein, she added. However, as with all things nutrition, it's the overall balance of what you eat day to day that should inform how much cheese you consume, Castro Mortillaro explained. "You really have to see it in the context of, what else is going on in your life? And what else are you putting on your plate?" she said. "You don't need that much to gain the positives from it." Which cheese is healthiest? The answer depends on your specific body and its nutritional needs, but here are some pointers from experts.
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Fromundacheese?
Belgioiso Extra Sharp Provolone is my favorite. Asiago is very nice too.
Love Extra Sharp Provolone
No mention of Gorgonzola, the cheese monster?
Gorgonzola vs Muenster
It's a bit runny
“I hope you’ve got good plumbing. I’ve been eating a lot of cheese lately. I just can’t get enough cheese.” - Uncle Buck
Oh, excrementally runny Sir!!
May not be the healthiest but I only like the barest minimum mozarrella fully melted on my pizza...or melted jack/cheddar on baked potato skins (with LOTS of bacon and chives!) :)
Otherwise not a cheese fan at all.
RIP John Candy.
Whatever is in stock at the cheese shop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1JWzyvv8A
Gettin’ crazy with the Cheez Whiz!
"What a senseless waste of human life!"
With a squeeze of lime.
Think I will make some.
Americans do not know cheeze.
I go to Mexico frequently and the supermarkets have cheese sections that are more extravagant than meat departments in the USA. And everyday cheese like Manchego, Asiago, Panela and Menonita blow the best cheese you can get here out of the water, much less THEIR top shelf stuff.
I always bring cheese back with me from Mexico.
and grilled. yummy!
“What’s the healthiest cheese?”
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