Cheese

Cheese

Cheese can be separated into two categories — fresh and ripened. Within these categories,are a multitude of subcategories, typically classified according to the texture of the cheese and how it was crafted.

The creation of cheese begins with milk - usually cow's, goat's or sheep's milk - that is allowed to thicken until it separates into a liquid (whey) and semisolids (curd). The whey is drained off and the curds are either allowed to drain or pressed into different shapes, depending on the variety. The result is fresh (unripened) cheese including cottage cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese. If the cheese is to be ripened, the curds are cured with heat, bacteria, soaking or other methods.

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

The Benefits

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

Selecting and Storing

Most cheese requires refrigeration. Read the label or see individual cheeses for more information.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:

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).