What are the health benefits of eating cheese?
According to the NHS, cheese is a source of protein and calcium. The NHS also says cheese can be high in saturated fat and salt, so it advises keeping track of how much you eat and how often.
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What nutrients does cheese give you?
The NHS describes milk and dairy products, such as cheese and yoghurt, as great sources of protein and calcium. For babies and young children it also lists vitamin A among the nutrients cheese provides.
Is cheese high in fat and salt?
It can be. The NHS says most cheeses contain between 20g and 40g of fat per 100g, and that cheese can be high in saturated fat and salt. It considers more than 1.5g of salt per 100g to be high. Too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure.
How do you choose a healthier cheese?
- Pick reduced-fat hard cheeses, which usually have between 16g and 22g of fat per 100g.
- Lower-fat options such as reduced-fat cottage cheese and quark have 3g of fat per 100g or less.
- Use a stronger-flavored cheese, such as mature cheddar or blue cheese, so you need less.
Who should be careful with some cheeses?
The NHS says certain groups, including pregnant women, infants, young children, people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems, should avoid mold-ripened soft cheeses such as brie or camembert. Cooking kills listeria, so baked brie, for example, is a safer option.
We found no NHS statement on this page that cheese lowers blood pressure, helps weight loss or protects against disease, so we make no such claims. For personal advice, ask a doctor or dietitian.
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Is cheese a good source of protein and calcium?
Yes. The NHS lists cheese among dairy foods that are great sources of protein and calcium.
Is cheese high in saturated fat?
It often is. The NHS says cheese can be high in saturated fat and salt, and most cheeses have between 20g and 40g of fat per 100g.
Which cheese is lower in fat?
The NHS says reduced-fat hard cheeses usually have 16g to 22g of fat per 100g, and reduced-fat cottage cheese and quark have 3g or less per 100g.
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