Smile and say Cheese!

INGREDIENTS OF CHEESE

   Protein – is important for growth and development, and helping to build and repair tissues in the body.

  Calcium – is important for the health of bones and teeth, and for normal nerve and muscle function.

  Zinc – can contribute to the structure of skin, can assist in wound healing, and can also help support immune function.

  Phosphorus – is important for the health of bones and teeth.

  Vitamin A – is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for vision, for maintaining the health of skin, as well as being important for bones.  

  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – is involved in converting energy from food, for use by the body.

  Vitamin B12 – is important for producing cells in the body, such as red blood cells.  

CHEESE’S BENEFITS

1.  Cavity Prevention - Cheese is extremely high in its calcium content. This is the most important thing when it comes to strong teeth. In addition, cheese has a very low content of Lactose.

2.   Cancer Prevention - Cheese contains substances called Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Sphingolipids that help prevent cancer. In addition the vitamin B in cheese is good for maintaining body functions and protecting the body from disease.

3.   Weight Gain - Be careful if you are trying to loose weight – cheese contains a lot of natural fats which may cause weight gain. There are cheese which have a low-fat content that can be very healthy for you to eat and perfect for keeping your weight balanced. However, if you are trying to gain weight, whether its muscle weight, fat, or bone density, cheese is the healthy way to go. Cheese is full of protein, fat, calcium, and vitamins and minerals that keep muscles and bones strong and healthy. The vitamins and minerals are better for a balanced metabolism.

4.    Bone Strength - Cheese is high in calcium content and rich in vitamin B. This is especially good for the bones of children, elderly people, and pregnant and lactating women for strengthening bones and cartilages. The vitamin B in cheese helps the body absorb and distribute calcium.

5.   Osteoporosis - Since Osteoporosis is a deficiency diseased caused due to a lack of calcium, cheese is a perfect way to help the bone density of those suffering from Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be treated with protein, calcium, and a high intake of vitamins and minerals. All three of these things are found abundantly in cheese.

PRECAUTIONS

The fat in cheese depends on the quality of the milk it was made with. Full fat or cream milk, or low fat or fat free milk will determine how high the fat content of the cheese is. Typically, high fat cheese are more popular because they taste better, but many low-fat cheese are being introduced to shelves. Make sure to look for the fat content in the cheese before you buy it. The sodium content in cheese depends on the amount of salt added to the milk before it was turned into cheese.

SERVING

Served at the beginning of a casual meal, function or picnic, the Antipasto style party platter may contain cheese, olives, pate, dips, crackers, cured meats, pickled vegetables