Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese

Prior to 1850, nearly all the cheese produced in the United States was Cheddar.

It has a rich, nutty flavor that becomes increasingly sharp with age. Cheddar's smooth, firm texture becomes more granular and crumbly as it ages, as well.

Traditionally, the color of the exterior wax denotes the flavor or age of the cheese: clear suggests mild, red suggests medium, and black suggests sharp.

HEALING TIP: Because cheese is essentially milk that is condensed it is important to choose cheddar cheese made from organic milk, free from hormones.

Estimated Glycemic Load = 1

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Calcium
*Good Source of: Protein, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Poultry, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic cheddar cheese and keep refrigerated. This cheese goes well with apples, pears, onions, tomatoes;for wines pair with red wines such as Zinfandel or Merlot; pale ales or stout beers.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHEESE,CHEDDAR

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.55

Calories: 113

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.3 g	*
Saturated Fat	5.9 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2.6 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.26 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	102 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	29.4 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.36 g	*
Sugars	0.15 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	280.6 IU	6%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	3.4 IU	1%
Vitamin E	0.08 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.23 mcg	4%
Vitamin K	0.78 mg	1%
Folate	5 mcg	1%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	6%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	201.9 mg	20%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.19 mg	1%
Magnesium	7.8 mg	2%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	143.4 mg	14%
Potassium	27.4 mg	1%
Selenium	3.9 mcg	6%
Sodium	173.9 mg	7%
Zinc	0.87 mg	6%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	23.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).