Cheese, a world of benefits

Cheese is a food that is part of our diet. It almost home where there is no good cheese is not present, but really know what their properties? This product is an important element of a complete and balanced diet, but like everything in life, abuse may have harmful effects on the body.

Experts recommend an intake of approximately 30 grams of cheese per day, an amount that satisfies the dairy and support necessary for the body.

The main feature of cheese (all varieties) is the highest intake of calcium and phosphorus. Thus, a portion of about 100 grams of product equals about 1,000 milligrams of calcium, resulting in overall amount sufficient to meet the daily requirement of this mineral.

Although not always considered as well, cheese is a food that should be consumed in all stages of life. While children can combine their consumption with milk and even increase it to about 40 grams per day, to help the good formation of bones and teeth, adults, who generally tend to take much less milk in the cheese an excellent substitute for the conservation of its skeleton and prevention of bone loss. This is especially important for older people, by the impact that they have osteoporosis and increased risk of bone fractures.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Pregnant women are also in the cheese a good ally to cover the increased requirement for calcium that occurs throughout pregnancy and during lactation. The cheese also is a food that contains high quality protein. As, for example, in the case of red meat, the protein contribution helps form, repair and maintain the various body tissues.

Thus, for example, 100 grams of Parmesan there until 40 grams of protein. In the same amount of curing Manchego cheese, about 36 grams, and the blue cheese, about 21 grams of media. It should be noted that people who already eat a lot of red meat and fat intake should be limited more cheese , as already largely covered their protein needs and not appropriate for them to add new fat to your diet.

As for vitamins, in cheese are those of group A, D, B12 and B2, which, among other properties, protect against infections, skin care, help improve healing and also promote the smooth operation of nervous system.

ANIMAL FATS

Regarding the fat that gives the cheese, it is important to note that these are of animal origin, meaning they are saturated and excessive consumption is discouraged because it favors the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and overweight or obesity.

However, the healthiest choice is preferably choose low-fat fromage frais, precisely because of its lower fat content. This advice applies to both adults and children, as this cheese only see changed its fat and retain, however, vitamins and minerals. In Prestes have three types of fresh cheeses. Natural, Pepper and fine herbs.

The people with lactose intolerance or allergy also have to take extra care with cheese, removing even the diet if necessary or at least restricting their consumption by taking only those that your body can tolerate without generating some reaction adverse . In the case of our cheeses , all except the Azul, with less than 0,001 lactose, which is indicated by the Spanish legislation to label 'Without Lactose'.