Benefits of Eating Cheese

Cheese has a bad reputation. We are constantly told how unhealthy it is and how it will make us put on weight. Not that it stops me from eating a metric ton of it every day week.

However, cheese shouldn’t be avoided altogether, because it has many wonderful health benefits (and also because it’s GD delicious). If you’ve been wanting to add more cheese to your diet, but have been wondering about the benefits, here is a look at what cheese can do for you.

Help Aging Bones

When you were a child you may remember your parents telling you that you should eat cheese and drink milk to strengthen your bones. A few decades back this is one of the major advertising angles that was used to get people to buy more dairy products.

As it turns out these claims were not untrue. Your bone mass grows throughout your adolescence but when you are about 30 years old your bones will reach their peak density. 

From then on aging begins to reduce density in your bones. This will make your bones weak as you age.

If you don’t have adequate bone mass you may develop osteoporosis as you get older. This disease is problematic because it can make your bones easy to break as you age. Eating more cheese is one of the ways to actively prevent that.

Cheese is an Excellent Source of Protein

Protein is responsible for the repair, regulation, and overall protection of your body. This makes it one of the main sources of nutrients for your immune system. 

A protein-filled diet will give you a proper balance of fluid in your body, as well as healthy hair, and skin. Since your body does not store protein, your diet is one of the major sources of this nutrient. 

Cheese is one of the best sources of protein available. There are so many of them to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit your tastes.

Cheese Dishes to Try

One of the most popular and quickest ways to get cheese into your diet is by eating macaroni and cheese. However, if you prefer something a bit more fancy you can try eating fried chicken with waffles and grilled cheese.

This is a delicious sandwich and is easy to prepare. You can even use chicken nuggets to make this snack even easier to prepare.

If you prefer a more exotic option you should try making kadai paneer. This is an Indian cheese dish that is as tasty as it is exotic. You may also want to cook shrimp melted in parmesan cheese if you prefer a little seafood. 

These are just a few ideas, there are many more exciting ways to incorporate cheese into your diet. If you do a little research you will find them.

Healthy Eating with Cheese

While it is true, that eating too much cheese is bad for your health, this is true of almost every food we eat. To enjoy the benefits that can be derived from eating cheese, you must ensure that you eat it in moderation. 

Eating your favorite cheesy dish once or twice a week can only benefit your health.