If you are someone who loves to eat cheese, there is some good news for you. Bold and feisty, blue cheese has several health benefits that make it a great guilt-free snack.
There are different types of blue cheese including French Roquefort, English Stilton, Spanish Cabrales, Danish Danablue and Italian Gorgonzola.
High in calcium: Blue cheese is high in calcium that plays an essential part in maintaining bone health, dental health and muscle contraction. An ounce of blue cheese contains 150 mg of calcium.
Builds immunity: An ounce of blue cheese contains vitamin A, vitamin D, potassium and zinc, thus helping in maintaining proper immune function.
Heart health: Blue cheese contains spermidine that has been associated with reduced blood pressure and lower incidence of cardiovascular disease in humans.
Enhances memory: Fermented products contain lactic acid bacteria, peptides and fatty acids that may help in boosting cognitive function and enhance memory.
Anti-inflammatory: This gourmet cheese also has anti-inflammatory properties that make it a good option to snack on in a limited quantity.