An ancient cheese, unlike some mass-produced cheeses, blue cheese has some excellent health benefits. Let’s take a look!
It’s called blue cheese because of the molds that grow in it; they’re blue in colour. This is the bacteria present in all cheeses and in this case, a special kind that makes that colour. There are various kinds like Roquefort, Danablu, Gorgonzola and Blue Stilton. Blue cheese is low in calories yet is full of various nutrients that are essential for our body
Good for the heart
Blue cheese has been shown to reduce cholesterol and help reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. But like all foods, don’t over-indulge!
Fights Arthritis
Research has shown that the molds in blue cheese have very powerful anti-arthritis benefits as it fights inflammation in the body. If you have arthritis, blue cheese can help fight it as well as prevent it.
Fights Osteoporosis
As we age, our bones tend to weaken. Health research has shown that blue cheese can help build bone strength and fight off osteoporosis. Unlike a lot of basic cheeses, blue cheese is shown to be very high in calcium.
Go Pospheresence!
Blue cheese, due to the molds and processing are very high in pospheresence which, let’s face it, we really don’t think about every day! But you need it to prevent rickets and other bone issues. No, it doesn’t make you glow.
Good for your teeth
We all want to keep our teeth right? The chemistry of blue cheese along with all its calcium has been shown to promote the health of our teeth.
Fat Fighter!
Well, cellulite anyway! Women battle cellulite the most as they age, but some men do too. The chemical make up of blue cheese is a great way to fight fat!
If you’re sensitive to dairy or vegan, blue cheese probably isn’t for you. When possible, look for artisanal blue cheeses, especially locally made. Not only do you support local, you’ll get the best benefits over mass-produced cheeses.
