Ghee, butter and cheese not tied to heart diseases

 

No proof that saturated fat is unhealthy. Researchers from Cambridge and British Heart foundation have found there is actually no evidence that confirms changing the fat eat from "bad" saturated to "healthier" polyunsaturated cuts heart risk. The researchers analyzed data from 72 unique studies with over 600,000 participants from 18 nations.

They are significant sources of vitamin A, which is vital for bone and tooth development, vision at night, healthy skin and hair.

It’s high in phosphorus, which promotes bone and tooth health, vitamin B12, which aids in red blood cell formation and zinc, which helps form our bones and tissues and convert food into energy. And it’s a source of potassium, which helps lower our blood pressure and improves muscle function.

And there’s good news for the lactose intolerant. The amount of lactose varies from cheese to cheese — brie, mozzarella, aged cheddar, parmesan and Swiss contain only trace amounts.

Beware of processed items, which can have added fat, salt, chemicals and be of dubious quality.