13 Jan, 2025
17 mins read

The Healthiest Cheeses You Can Eat (And Surprising Benefits Of Each) – Health Digest

Riska/Getty Images Whether it started as an accident tracing back to around 1000 BCE or as a means to preserve the milk extracted from newly domesticated animals (via Encyclopedia Britannica), cheese has become a beloved dietary staple for people around the globe for millennia. Through a complex fermentation process […]

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The Healthiest Cheeses You Can Eat If You Have High Cholesterol – Health Digest

Granger Wootz/Getty Images Your annual trip to the doctor confirms some bad news: you have high cholesterol. Immediately, your brain reviews all the foods you might have eaten that led to high cholesterol. While it might seem to make sense that foods high in cholesterol could creep up […]

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Healthy Cheeses That Can Help You Lose Weight – Health Digest

Although parmesan and romano are higher in calcium, both these cheeses are some of the highest in sodium. Besides, you typically use small amounts of these hard cheeses in pasta dishes rather than eating them alone. Gruyère cheese, with its origins in Switzerland, is a nutty yet sweet cheese to improve a grilled cheese sandwich. […]

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Unique Cheeses That Have More Protein Than Meat – Health Digest

This hard cow’s milk cheese, originating from the picturesque town of Gruyère in Switzerland, is a protein powerhouse, containing an impressive 9 grams of protein per ounce (per the USDA Food Data Central). Its rich, nutty taste makes it a favorite among cheese enthusiasts and chefs alike, which is evidenced by its diverse culinary applications, […]