Swiss Cheese

Swiss Cheese

Despite its name, it was actually American cheesemakers, not Swiss, who modernized Swiss cheese production.

Previously, the only way to protect Swiss wheels as they ripened was to allow a hard rind to form. However, with the introduction of plastic packaging, which keeps moisture in but allows carbon dioxide to escape, rindless Swiss cheese in blocks were developed.

Swiss is made with part skim milk, is full-flavored, buttery, and nutty and aged at least 60 days.

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

The Benefits

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

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic Swiss cheese and keep refrigerated. It pairs well with apples, pears, and grapes; for wines try fruity white wines like Riesling; red wines such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

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

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.73

Calories: 106

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.8 g	*
Saturated Fat	5 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.27 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	99 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	25.8 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.5 g	*
Sugars	0.37 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	7.5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	232.4 IU	5%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	12.3 IU	3%
Vitamin E	0.11 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.94 mcg	16%
Vitamin K	0.7 mg	1%
Folate	1.7 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.08 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	221.5 mg	22%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.06 mg	0%
Magnesium	10.6 mg	3%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	158.8 mg	16%
Potassium	21.6 mg	1%
Selenium	5.1 mcg	7%
Sodium	53.8 mg	2%
Zinc	1.2 mg	8%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	19.6 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).