5 Healthiest Cheese in the World

Most of us are big lovers of variety of cheeses. We always prefer pizza with extra cheese, a burger with extra cheese,cheese omlette ,etc. Cheese is a dairy product made by coagulation of the milk protien casien. It is produced in a wide range of flavours, textures and forms. More than thousand varieties of cheese are e currently produced in various countries. Let us have a look at 5 of those healthiest cheese.

1. Feta Cheese

Feta cheese

Feta cheese is a  brined white cheese made from Sheep's milk, which is soft and creamy. It contains B vitamins, phosphorus and calcium in high amounts and low amount of calories and fat compared to other cheeses. Feta is produced in Greek and mainly packed and sold in blocks. At some times, Feta Cheese ia also made by a combination of sheep milk and goat milk. Feta is a very healthy and delicious addition to many peoples diet.

2. Parmigiano-Reggiano

Parmigiano-Reggiao

Parmigiano-Reggiao is made from skimmed or partiallt skimmed Cow's milk.It is a very hard and dry cheese with a hard pale-golden rind and a straw colored interior with a rich and sharp flavour. This cheese variety is also called as the 'king of cheese industry'. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains vitamin A, vitamin B6,vitamin B12,phosphorous , zinc and copper. It is also a good source of protien and fat with low fat and carbs. It costs about 11 $ per pound. It is mainly used to grated over pasta dishes,stirred in to soupes and risottos and also eaten on its own.

3.Neufchatel Cheese

Neufchatel Cheese

Neufchatel Cheese is one of the oldest kinds of cheese in France, made from Cow's milk. It is soft,white, table cheese originated from the Normandy. In one packet, Neufachatel Chees contains 560 calories, 48 gms of fat, and 160 mg of cholestrol, this is way lesser than other cream cheeses. Cream cheeses are not a good option in the healthy diet,but if you cant leave cream cheeses,Neufchatel is a perfect substitution.

4.Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella

Originated in Italy, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese is made from cow's milk. This can be made by using milk, citric acid,salt and rennet. This is a white and soft type of cheese and should be consumed within 7 days of production. Due to the presence of high amount of calcium, fresh mozzarella is best for your bones and even manages to strengthen your pearly whites.

Other than Calcium , it also contains vitamin D,E, and A and phosphorous.

5.Port du Salut

Port du Salut

Port du Salut is a semi soft type of cheese made from cow's milk. It is originated in France and have high health benefits. They are produced in wheels with 23 cm diameter and 2 kg weight. It is said that the smell of this cheese increases with time. It is naturally low in sodium and hence a perfect option for those who are trying to cut back on sodium intake.