The “magic” in the food matrix of cheese: It is healthier than previously thought
Cheese is undoubtedly delicious but more recently health experts warned it might not be very healthy as it is high in calories, sodium, and cholesterol.
Now, a study from the University of Copenhagen found that a moderate consumption of cheese can lower the risk of heart disease and increase longevity.
Cheese’s high sodium levels may not be as problematic as initially thought, as the study found it didn’t have links to hypertension.
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Scientists analyzed the so-called “French paradox”, where people in France have low levels of heart disease despite the fact they are the biggest cheese consumers in the world.
The positive effects of eating cheese in moderation are given by a combination of its nutrients (protein, calcium and vitamin B-12) and its preparation.
Professor Arne Astrup, head of nutrition, exercise, and sports at the University of Copenhagen explained: “There’s a lot of magic in the food matrix of cheese, and the other components and ingredients in cheese are far more important than the saturated fat and sodium. Calcium seems to play a protective role by binding some of the fatty acids in cheese so that they can’t be digested.”
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