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Health Benefits of Cheese
Cheese is a great source of protein and calcium. Since protein curbs hunger and keeps you feeling satisfied after meals and snacks, cheese can help you to lose weight. As part of a well-rounded nutrition plan, the protein in cheese can slow down the absorption of carbohydrates eaten at the same meal or snack and therefore help balance your blood-sugar levels and improve mood as well.
The calcium in cheese can help keep your teeth and bones strong and guard against osteoporosis. In women, it can also offer some relief from PMS symptoms. Cheese contains additional nutrients like zinc and biotin. Zinc has several functions in the body: It aids in tissue growth and repair, prevents…
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culture: the word on cheese is America's first and best magazine devoted to the love of cheese. Explore our website for stunning photos, cheesemaker profiles, recipes, wine, beer, and a community of readers always willing to help and chat.
The Vindication of Cheese, Butter, and Full-Fat Milk
A new study exonerates dairy fats as a cause of early death, even as low-fat products continue to be misperceived as healthier.
When Government Should Keep Its Hands Off the Wheel
A recent brouhaha over government restrictions on the aging of cheese is a case in point of how the feds sometimes seem not to know where they're needed and where they're not.
Butter and cheese better than trans-fat margarines, says heart specialist
Butter, cheese and even red meat are not as bad for the heart as has been maintained, a cardiologist has said in a leading medical journal, adding that it is time to "bust the myth" of saturated fat.
Cheese Is Your Hangover's Best Friend
Hangovers are the worst. The next time you awake to the pulsing pain of too many libations, skip over the fried fish sandwich that will inevitably make you hurl, and pull out a chunk of cheese to nibble the nausea away.
Scientists Have Good News for Anyone Who Likes Cheese
It might not clog your arteries as much as we thought!
Should we mourn the death of American cheese? 8 experts weigh in
American cheese as we know it is dead, at least according to Bloomberg. The culprit, as always, is millennials. “One by one,” the story reads, “America’s food outlets are abandoning the century-old American staple. In many cases, they’re replacing it with fancier cheeses.”
The Healthiest Cheese On the Planet, According to Dietitians
Though this rich form of dairy can sometimes be high in fat and calories, the healthiest cheese can also be loaded with key nutrients. So choose wisely, and the good will outweigh the bad.
The surprising role cheese played in human evolution
This shows that humans are not only able to manipulate their food to make it edible, but that what we consume can also lead to new adaptations in our biology.
“Raw” Cheese from the Store is NOT RAW!
In yet another case of labeling tricks and deception where store bought food is concerned, many brands of raw cheese produced in the United States and sold at the healthfood store and specialty shops are anything but.
Health Benefits of Cheese
There are many different cheeses in the world – and in your supermarket – but the healthiest choices are cheeses that are lower in fat and sodium.
15 Health Benefits of Cheese, According to Science (+8 Delicious Recipes)
Most cheeses get a bad rap. We hear about how it is unhealthy, negatively contributing to our waistline and increasing the number on the scale. While all cheeses should be eaten in moderation, there are some that are a good addition to your shopping list, including swiss, feta, part-skim mozzarella, parmesan, and cottage cheese.
Cheese Market News
The weekly newspaper of the nation's cheese and dairy/deli business.
Dairy Foods Consulting
Welcome to the web site of Peter Dixon, dairy foods consultant and artisan cheese maker. I offer services to people who are engaged or interested in making cheese and other dairy products. Dairy Partners
American Cheese Society
ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
Cheese Importers Association of America
Our Association's primary mission is to help members understand and communicate with all appropriate governmental agencies that have jurisdiction over our businesses and the products we sell.
Specialist Cheesemakers Association
The Specialist Cheesemakers Association (SCA) is an alliance of cheesemakers, retailers, wholesalers and cheese lovers that offers an opportunity to share ideas and increase sales of British cheese
Artisanal Premium Cheese
What sets Artisanal Premium Cheese apart is the art of affinage -- an ancient practice by which our passionate cheese professionals complete the cheese maker's labor of love, patiently nurturing each of the more than 300 cheeses we offer to optimal ripeness and peak flavor.
Beecher's
Flavor and purity go hand in hand at Beecher's. Customers watching the time-tested craft of cheesemaking can see firsthand that Beecher's cheeses are made with care and a commitment to purity. All products are free of bovine growth hormones, hydrogenated oils, nitrates and polysorbate.
Cheese & Wine Traders
We are a Vermont family-owned specialty food store featuring over 1500 wines, 150+ cheeses, gourmet foods, Vermont made local products and handmade gift baskets all at great prices.
Cowgirl Creamery
Welcome to the online home of Cowgirl Creamery! Since 1997, we have been producing organic cheese in Point Reyes Station, California, and promoting artisan cheesemakers throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Dairy Partners
Dairy Partners are a long established family owned British dairy company supplying UK and overseas markets. We manufacture a range of pasta filata cheese products including mozzarella and pizza cheese in various formats for some of the leading food companies across the globe.
House of Cheese
House of Cheese, Tetbury is an award-winning cheese shop. This online website enables us to send cheese by mail-order post or courier to most parts of the UK. S
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
Here at Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, we believe that great cheese is made in the pastures. It's made in the natural grasses and cool ocean breezes on our coastal, Northern California farm. It's made by healthy, pampered and well-fed cows that we raise individually from birth. It's made by hand, by artisan craftspeople. It’s made here, on the dairy farm our family calls home.
The Wisconsin Cheeseman
Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s cheese country, The Wisconsin Cheeseman is one of the leading food gift companies in the United States. Our first mail order flyer in 1946 featured three gift items. Since then, our assortment has expanded to include a wide variety of artisanal cheeses, sausages, chocolates, fruitcakes and more.
Vella Cheese
Since 1931, Vella Cheese has been a companion to the finest foods in the world. As an ingredient, sprinkled on top, or served alongside the full fresh flavor and smooth creamy texture of Vella Cheese is guaranteed to satisfy.
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