One of the most tempting foods, besides chocolate is cheese. There are literally hundreds of different types of cheeses, which makes it extremely difficult deciding which type you should eat. Some people decide what kind to eat by how delicious it is, while others base their decision on the health benefits of the cheese. Why can’t you have it both ways? Gouda cheese is not only delicious, but it is also good for you.
Calcium
One single ounce of gouda cheese contains 198 milligrams of calcium, 20 percent of the daily recommended amount for a 2000 calorie a day diet. The calcium content in gouda cheese helps build, maintain, and strengthen bones. Calcium also helps in muscle contractions, preventing blood clots, and maintaining blood pressure. It also may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and even cancer.
Protein
One ounce of gouda cheese supplies about 7 grams of protein, providing men with 12 percent of their daily recommended amount and 15 percent of women’s recommended amount. The protein helps build, repair and maintain cells and tissues, while also giving you energy.
Vitamins
Gouda cheese also provides a significant amount of B-12. Each serving supplies 0.65 micrograms of B-12, 27 percent of the required amount. Vitamin B-12 allows for gene methylation, a process that is required to control gene activity. It also helps in the growth of new red blood cells and combat nerve damage.
Zinc
That same ounce of gouda cheese that provides so much calcium and protein also contains 1.11 milligrams of zinc towards the 8 to 11 milligrams that are required daily. Zinc is essential for normal growth and development, as well as immune function and protein synthesis.
Smoked gouda is delightful!!!
I love Gouda Cheese it’s my favorite. I’m eating it now!
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It’s so damn good! The flavor is like none other. Go out and purchase some today please. You won’t be disappointed, I promise.
Gouda cheese is my favorite cheese soecially the smoke