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Healthy cheese choices

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Who doesn’t love cheese?   For years, my lunch included a cheese sandwich.   I varied the cheese but lunch often had a cheese sandwich.    Most people love cheese and there are so many varieties to choose from.    Did you know the American Cheese you are buying is probably not “cheese” but a cheese food?    What are healthy cheese choices? Pair cheese with fresh fruit, nuts, whole grain bread or crackers. Americans love cheese We eat a lot of cheese.    According to a CNN article , “ Americans consumed over 38 pounds of cheese per capita in 2020 alone,”.     I actually think this is a good thing.   Cheese is healthy and eating some cheese adds important nutrients to your day. What are health benefits of eating cheese? Cheese adds protein, many minerals and vitamins to your day. Calcium – cheese is a great way to get some calcium.   Many people aren’t drinking milk at meals, so adding some cheese into your ...