A Chinese study shows that eating cheese every day lowers the risk of heart disease. The calcium contained in cheese is apparently capable of reducing the risk of cardiac problems and may even prevent heart attacks.
Scientists from Soochow University in China have analysed fifteen European and American studies on cheese. They reviewed the studies in which over 200 000 people took part. Their investigation led them to discover that people who consume a small amount of cheese daily reduce their risk of suffering from heart disease by 14%. This daily amount would be around 40g. These cheese-eaters also reduce their risk of heart attacks by 10%. Eating 40g of cheese per day is thought to raise the levels of good cholesterols and reduce the levels of bad cholesterols. The calcium found in this dairy product is thought to be responsible for this. However you shouldn’t have more than this portion, as eating too much cheese on a daily basis can lead to weight loss and have health impacts. The Chinese researchers also admitted at the end of their research that they don’t yet know the long-term effects of daily consumption of cheese.
This is good news for cheese lovers. It also acts as a reminder that you shouldn’t eat too much cheese if you want to avoid serious health issues. Cheese is fatty and is not always linked to a healthy lifestyle. This study, which appeared in the European Journal of Nutrition, nonetheless talks about the health benefits associated with moderate consumption of cheese.
