Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Known as the king of Italian cheeses, Parmesan originated in the Reggio and Parma regions of Italy.

Compared with Romano, which is more sharp and piquant, Parmesan has a taste that is more sweet, buttery and nutty and intensifies with age.

Parmesan has a granular texture, is made from part-skim milk and is aged over 10 months.

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

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Calcium, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Vitamin B12
*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 Tubers, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic Parmesan cheese and keep tightly wrapped and refrigerated. It pairs well with balsamic vinegar, whole grain-based dishes, vegetable soups, cream and tomato sauces, grapes, figs, plums and walnuts; for wines try red wines like Barolo; dessert wines like Vin Santo.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHEESE,PARMESAN,GRATED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.23

Calories: 121

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8 g	*
Saturated Fat	4.8 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2.4 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.33 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	53 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	24.6 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.1 g	*
Sugars	0.25 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	10.8 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	123.8 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.07 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.63 mcg	10%
Vitamin K	0.53 mg	1%
Folate	2.8 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	8%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	310.5 mg	31%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.25 mg	1%
Magnesium	10.6 mg	3%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	204.1 mg	20%
Potassium	35 mg	1%
Selenium	5 mcg	7%
Sodium	428.1 mg	18%
Zinc	1.1 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	8.7 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).