A recent study suggests that cheese may give you nightmares, especially if you are lactose intolerant. I try to be an open and tolerant person in general, but I did pick up some Mimolette and Tete de Moine this morning during our weekly Saturday farmer’s market trip and St. Lawrence Market visit, so I’m going to test this theory tonight. I also picked up some Camembert which contains mrystamide, a fatty acid amide that is purported to enhance cognitive function and help stave off cognitive decline. Findings from other recent cheese-related studies…
Gouda = Linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular death.
Fermented cheeses like Parmesan = Inverse link to type 2 diabetes risks and complications.
Cheddar = Bioactive peptides linked gut health benefits, cancer risk reduction, and bone support. Another study saw reductions in total and LDL cholesterol.
Blue cheeses = Contain anti-inflammatory compounds and may counteract multi-drug resistant cancer cells.
Ripened white cheeses = Linked to antioxidant and anti hypertensive activities.
No news on those indulgent runny cheeses I love, but I suppose that’s simply because the studies have yet to be commissioned.
So, calling all cheese lovers. What are your favorite cheeses?
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