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THE RIGHT QUESTION – A French culinary treasure, cheese provides us with protein, vitamins, minerals and good bacteria. It is also a fatty product that should be consumed in moderation. Which type is the lightest? Dietitian nutritionist’s answer.
For some, cheese is a table ritual. the last touch of salt before dessert, the last ingredient on an aperitif plate, a companion to a salad and a glass of wine. Some even eat it with every meal. Each French person consumes an average of 12.7 kg per year, according to the French dairy industry. However, some know the story. cheese is greasy. But some less than others.
Fresh
“The lowest-fat cheeses are the freshest,” says Zoë Vrigneault, a dietitian, nutritionist, sports nutritionist, and author. Zoé cooks with balance ! (1). They are unripened, unlike hard cheeses, so they contain more water and less nutrients and therefore have fewer calories. By fresh cheese we mean fresh goat cheese, feta, mozzarella, ricotta or even all the spreadable cheeses. Grouped under the fattest banner are “blue” cheeses such as Roquefort, as well as Munster, Brie or even hard cheeses such as Gouda, Cheddar or Comté.
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Being less nutrient dense, these cheeses are also less nutritionally interesting. “That’s why we should not prefer the lowest calorie, but first of all choose those that we like and differ in hard and soft pasta,” comments the dietitian nutritionist. Enough to benefit from their goodies. Cheese is really part of a balanced diet. it is a source of proteins needed for energy production, minerals such as calcium, zinc, potassium, which protect our cells, and vitamins D and B. Microorganisms inside. cheese and rind also optimize the health of our microbiota. “Cheeses like Gruyère, Camembert, or Roquefort are excellent sources of bacteria and probiotics,” Claire Kalchman, MD and nutritionist, told us in a previous article.
30 to 40 grams per day
Dietitian Zoé Vrignaud insists that regardless of the number of calories, the main thing is to maintain the recommended daily amounts. that is, 30 to 40 grams of cheese per day, which is the equivalent of two slices of goat cheese, one slice of Comté cheese, or even one eighth of Camembert. “Cheese is rich in low-quality animal fats, so if we consume too much of it, we end up with weight gain, heart problems, obesity, which then leads to other diseases such as diabetes or cholesterol,” emphasizes the expert. . And finally, of course, it will be necessary to ensure the consumption of wine and bread for cheese travelers.
(1) Zoé cooks with balancepublished by Larousse, 144 pages, €18.95.
Source: Le Figaro
