Description
Almost everyone loves cheese, and not
only does it taste great but it is also very good for you. Adults
and children alike should be eating a decent amount of cheese on a
regular basis, and this is why it is included in the food
pyramid.You should know that there
are certain health benefits offered by eating cheddar cheese, and
over any other type of cheese out there, cheddar cheese is
definitely the one that you want to stick to. Beyond the personal
taste benefits as most people prefer the cheddar over all other
types, there are also sustainable health benefits that are
offered.Why it\'s so good for
you
For one, cheddar cheese contains a high concentration of essential
nutrients, in particular high quality protein and calcium, which
are great for your health. These are the reasons that it is so
important to eat dairy, and cheddar cheese is better than almost
every other dairy product out there.
Whether you eat a cheddar cheese sauce or soup, it does not matter
the form that it comes in, what it is important is that you are
getting all the nutrients you need from it.
As well it has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of dental
caries, and although the anti carcinogenic effects of cheese are
not completely understood, consuming cheese is thought to be able
to stimulate the flow of saliva which has caries reducing
properties, and which increases buffering capacity and promotes
food clearance as well.
Cheese contains little or no lactose, and for this reason cheddar
cheese is an important source of calcium and many other nutrients
that are found in milk for lactose mildigesters of persons who have
difficult digesting lactose or milk\'s sugar.
If you are interested in including more cheddar and other cheeses
in your diet, a great place to start is the Internet. With the
Internet you will be able to browse through hundreds of different
websites in just a matter of minutes and find all the best recipes.
Have some fun with it and try out different things, so that you can
choose the recipes that you know you are going to enjoy and have
fun with your meals.
There are so many different ways that you can include cheese in
your meals, and even if you just sprinkle a bit on top of your
vegetables or pasta, you will still be reaping the benefits it has
to offer.
Protein Each *-ounce serving of cheddar cheese, which is about 1
slice, contains 7 grams of protein, or *4 percent of the daily
value for protein. The protein from cheddar cheese is a complete
protein, providing all of the essential amino acids your body
needs. Protein is also very filling, helping you eat less later in
the day.
Vitamins Cheddar cheese provides you with small amounts of
essential vitamins. Each *-ounce serving contains 0.1 milligram of
riboflavin and **1 international units of vitamin A, or 6 percent
of daily value; and 0.2 microgram of vitamin B**2, or 4 percent of
DV; as well as smaller amounts of thiamine, niacin, vitamin B*6,
folate and vitamins D, E and K. Riboflavin helps form red blood
cells and turn food into energy, as well as acting as an
antioxidant to prevent damage from free radicals. Vitamin A is
essential for proper functioning of your organs, good vision and
cell growth, and vitamin B**2 is needed for producing DNA and red
blood cells.
Minerals Each *-ounce serving of cheddar cheese provides **2
milligrams of calcium, or *0 percent of the DV; **3 milligrams of
phosphorus, or *4 percent of the DV; 0.9 milligram of zinc, or 6
percent of the DV; and smaller amounts of potassium, iron and
magnesium. Calcium is essential for proper muscle and nerve
function and for keeping your bones strong, phosphorus is necessary
for kidney function and producing DNA, and zinc is needed for
forming proteins and immune function.
