Perhaps there are few foodstuffs that would cause such diametrically opposite evaluations as blue cheese. Someone speaks enthusiastically about him, and someone claims that he feels bad from the sight and smell of such cheese. Equally opposed are opinions about the benefits or harms of this product.
What are the benefits of blue cheese
A product such as blue cheese is very well absorbed by the body. It contains many substances that are beneficial to health, such as proteins, vitamins, trace elements. Among these microelements is calcium, vital for the body, which, due to the presence of mold, is absorbed more fully than when consuming regular cheeses.
Various types of blue cheeses contain up to 8 essential amino acids. It also contains bacteria that have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora and thus improve digestion and metabolism. In addition, based on research, scientists have found that some substances found in mold have the ability to stimulate the production of the pigment melanin. But it is this pigment that protects the skin from sunburn! Therefore, eating cheese with mold is especially beneficial for residents of those places where the climate is hot with "hard" ultraviolet radiation.
Finally, there is evidence that people who regularly consume blue cheese are much less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than those who refuse such a product.
What harm can be from this product
However, with all the indisputable advantages of blue cheese, it can bring not only benefits, but also harm to human health. Firstly, it is a high-calorie product (the fat content in some types of cheese reaches almost 50%), so its frequent consumption in significant quantities will certainly lead to excess weight. Secondly, blue cheese is a strong allergen. Therefore, it is strictly contraindicated, for example, for those people who have an intolerance to penicillin antibiotics. For the same reason, moldy cheese should not be consumed by people suffering from fungal diseases.
This product is also not recommended for small children and pregnant women.
Even a person who has no contraindications to the use of blue cheese and loves it very much should observe reasonable moderation. The maximum daily allowance for such cheese, recommended by dietitians, is 50 grams. Of course, sometimes this rule can be violated, the main thing is not to turn such a violation into a system. If the system is disturbed, problems with the intestinal tract may arise due to changes in the intestinal microflora.
