HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHEES
Cheese is full of high concentrations of vital nutrients such as high quality protein and calcium, as well as other nutrients for example phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. The composition of milk used and the manufacturing process (e.g., manner of coagulation, length of aging) influence the nutrient content of specific cheeses. For individuals monitoring their diet, many reduced fat varieties of cheeses are in the market.

In addition to its nutritional contribution to the diet, cheese has several health attributes. Certain cheeses such as Cheddar, Swiss, blue, Monterey Jack, and processed American cheese, among others, have been indentified to reduce possibilities of dental caries. Although the anticariogenic effects of cheese are not fully understood, numerous potential mechanisms are postulated. Cheese when eaten may stimulate the flow of saliva, which has caries reducing properties (e.g., increases buffering capacity and promotes food clearance). Milk proteins in cheese have been established to neutralize plaque acids through their buffering capacity. Cheese seems to prevent acid demineralization and enhance remineralization of tooth enamel. To help reduce tooth decay, health professionals advise eating cheese immediately after meals, or as a between-meal snack.