We cannot deny the fact that cheese is a delicious type of food that plays a critical role in almost every cuisine in the world.  It is produced by adding healthy bacteria or acid to milk from different farm animals followed by processing or aging of the solid parts of the milk.

Although some people argue that cheese is high in calories, fat, and sodium, the truth is that this delicacy serves as an excellent source of calcium, protein and other healthy nutrients.

Good cheese shops, grocery stores and even your favorite Pointe Claire restaurant will always offer different types of cheese differentiated by the country of origin, milk type, and the packaging technique.

There are many types of cheese, and it is always good to know what they are best for. In this article, we discuss some of the healthiest types of cheese that you should be eating.

Mozzarella

Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese that contains high moisture content. It originated from Italy, and it is made from cow or Italian buffalo’s milk. This is perhaps the healthiest type of cheese since it is low in calories and sodium than other cheeses.

It also contains healthy bacteria that act as probiotics.  Scientific study shows that probiotics can promote immunity, gut health, and even fight inflammation in your body. Mozzarella tastes great in Caprese salad, but it can also be added to other recipes.

Cheddar

Cheddar is probably the most popular variety of cheese. It comes from a small village called Cheddar, located in Somerset, England. The cheese can be soft, smooth, or crumbly with a pale white or orange appearance.

Different types of Cheddar come in different strengths. The strength of Cheddar usually depends on how long the cheese was aged.

Mild Cheddar is aged for three months, medium for up to six months, mature for nine months and vintage for more than 18 months.  Mild Cheddar is soft and smooth while vintage Cheddar is quite hard and crumbly. It is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat but high in proteins.

Feta

Feta originated from Greece, and it is one of the few types of cheese that are a protected designation of origin product. This means that cheese can only bear the label “feta” if it comes from either Lesbos or mainland Greece. Furthermore, at least 70% of its composition must be sheep’s milk and the remainder goat’s milk.

Feta is aged for about three months, which gives it that tangy and moist texture. Since feta is usually packaged in brine to preserve its freshness, it can contain relatively high amounts of sodium.

However, it is low in calories than other cheeses.  To add feta cheese to your diet, consider adding it to eggs or crumbling it over salads while eating out in your favorite Pointe-Claire restaurant. Some variations to feta cheese include the Bulgarian feta and French feta.

Blue Cheese

This is another good type of cheese that you should be eating. Made from goat, cow, or sheep’s milk, blue cheese is usually white with grey or blue spots. This type of cheese is full of healthy nutrients and boasts more calcium than any other type of cheese.

Adding it to your diet may lower your risk of developing a wide range of bone-related health complications. Blue cheese is delicious and can be added to salads, pizza, and even burger.