Cheese
is delicious, and only a crazy person would argue with that. Cheese can be an
important part of many meals and diet plans because cheese produced from milk. Many
of the same nutritional factors associated with milk are also associated with
cheese, which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on your body. In
fact, The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the average
American consumes 30 pounds of cheese each year, an amount that has tripled in
the last 40 years. A variety of health problems are also on the rise, and
studies have linked multiple diseases with the consumption of cheese. However, three
of the world’s biggest cheese-consuming countries – France, Italy and Greece –
have some of the lowest rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the
Western world. Therefore, you should eat cheese for your health.
Consuming
cheese gives good effect for your body because it contains vitamins, minerals
and protein. Dairy products, including cheese, provide vitamins A and D.
Vitamin A maintains healthy vision, the immune system and red blood cell
production. Cheese also provides two important minerals, calcium and
phosphorus, which support the growth and maintenance of healthy bones and
teeth, and can lower your risk of developing osteoporosis. Calcium also plays a
role in the health of your nervous system. You need protein daily because
protein is a part of every cell in your body. Cheese provides significant
amounts of complete proteins, or all of the nine essential amino acids that you
need for good health. Firm cheeses such as cheddar contain more protein than
softer cheeses such as blue cheese, as noted on the Metro Richelieu website. You
should get between 10 and 35 percent of your calorie intake each day from
protein, depending on your age, gender and health status. You can incorporate
cheese into your diet as part of your protein intake. Your dietitian can help
you make appropriate choices.
According
to a study published in the "Journal of the National Cancer
Institute," cheese and other dairy products may actually raise the risk of
breast cancer. A study published in "Nutrition and Cancer" also came
to the same conclusion. Other studies link cheese to lymphoid cancers and lung
cancer. The Physicians Committee on Responsible Medicine warned in "The
New York Times" that cheese can contribute to the development of colic,
allergies and digestive problems. The Center for Science in the Public Interest
warns that the consumption of cheese is giving heart attacks to many Americans
because of its high-fat content. I think the thing that scares people most
about cheese is its fat content, and the fact that it’s rather high in
calories. Cheese can also contribute large amounts of fat and cholesterol to
your diet. Less than 30 percent of your daily calories should come from fat.
Too much fat or cholesterol can cause you to gain weight, develop heart disease
and develop certain cancers. The amount of fat in a cheese depends on the fat
content of the milk that was used to make the cheese. You should select cheeses
made from no-fat, 1 percent fat or otherwise low-fat milk to better control
your fat intake.
Our
bodies need fat – not too much, but we do need it. Gram for gram, fat is the
most potent and efficient form of energy in our diets, and is important for
things like healthy hair and skin, protecting our organs against shock,
promoting healthy cell function, and maintaining body temperatures; it is also
a very effective way for your body to store energy for later. The fats found in
cheese are high-quality natural fats, along with those omega-3 fatty acids that
the science types are always banging on about. And before anyone jumps on a
bandstand shouting that saturated fats are the devil, there’s actually been
quite a bit of research in recent years to suggest otherwise. It’s also true
that real foods have a much better flavour than those that are heavily
processed; many low-fat alternatives have to be laced with sugar in order to
keep them tasting good. Once you break the cycle of eating foods packed with
additives, you taste everything more potently. Fat is flavour, baby, and a
real, natural artisan cheese will hit your tastebuds harder than a plastic-looking
wedge of low-fat stuff, meaning you’ll need less of it to feel satisfied. The
combination of protein and fat is incredibly satiating and will help to keep
your appetite at bay for hours; once you’ve gobbled it all up, the protein in
cheese can also slow down the absorption of carbs eaten at the same meal (or
snack), making for a slower energy release.
Some
people argue that the problem with cheese is that it’s often high in saturated
fat, which in excess can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, and memory loss. However, this
idea is groundless. The sodium content in cheese can also be high because of
the salt added to the milk during the fermentation process. Salt can increase
your risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, as well as heart
disease. Ideally, you should only eat between 1,500 and 2,300 milligrams of
salt each day, but the average American eats more than that each day. Even
small amounts of cheese can supply large amounts of sodium. For example, 1
ounce of American cheese contains 406 milligrams of sodium. For people with
hypertension, lower-sodium versions of some cheeses can be purchased, such as
low sodium cheddar cheese, Brie or Gouda, according to LowSaltFoods.com. You
should discuss your recommended salt intake with your health care provider and
adjust your cheese intake accordingly. If you do not have enough of the enzyme
lactase in your gastrointestinal tract, you might have problems when you
consume dairy products. People with lactose intolerance might have problems
eating cheese, but for many people with this condition, cheeses such as cheddar
or Swiss might be well tolerated. These cheeses often have low levels of
lactose; 30 grams of cheddar has approximately 20 milligrams of lactose. One
cup of milk contains 12 grams of lactose. If you are lactose intolerant, you
will have to experiment to determine if cheese has an unpleasant effect on your
body.
In
brief, it is now easier than ever to completely avoid cheese in the diet while
enjoying all the tastes you know and love. All the nutrients found in cheese
can easily be consumed in plant-based products. Cheese are contain of vitamin,
protein, mineral and sodium which is good for your body. Therefore, you do not
have to worry about the problem of consuming cheese in your daily life.
Reference:
By: Tisyrinul Awwal Fatiani
Academic Argumentative
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