Such a product as cheese is an excellent source of protein, but it can harm hypertensive patients as being too salty.
Dietitian Ekaterina Stetsenko listed in an interview useful and harmful properties of cheese. The specialist noted that the high content of protein and microelements (phosphorus, calcium), which favorably affect the functioning of the body, makes the product useful. . Cheese also contains essential amino acids – lysine and methionine, tryptophan,” the nutritionist told Izvestia.
In addition, cheese is a supplier of vitamins A, D and group B (B1, B2, B12). These trace elements play an important role in maintaining immunity and neurological health.
At the same time, Stetsenko drew attention to the fact that cheese is a product that contains a lot of fat and calories. If you eat it without taking into account this feature, then health will certainly suffer, and weight gain will also occur. A nutritionist warned that a person should not eat more than 70 grams of fat per day.
“30-50 grams of cheese a day is good enough. If you need to limit fat in the diet, then it is recommended that cheese is no more than 30% fat, and even better – no more than 20%,” explained Kateryna Stetsenko. adversely affect the state of blood vessels, pressure and are contraindicated in people with hypertension, excess weight. In addition, with too active consumption of salt, calcium is washed out of the body faster
Cheese can also be harmful for people with problems such as arthritis, a tendency to migraines. Cheese can exacerbate joint pain due to the large amount of protein and headaches due to the content of tyramine in it.
Scientists spoke about the harmful properties of hard cheese
According to Stetsenko, the most useful are white cheeses, in particular, Adyghe, – they have less fat and salt.
The doctor spoke about the benefits of fermented foods
Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that eating cheese can help the body better cope with stress.
Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Ekaterina Stetsenko healthy lifestyle nutritionist