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29th November 2012 #1
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Cheese
'Unnecessary' high salt levels in cheese, health group warns
"Large amounts of unnecessary salt are being added to cheese, the health pressure group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash), has warned.
The group analysed 722 cheese portions of 30g each and found many contained more salt than a bag of crisps.
The saltiest type was roquefort at 1.06g per 30g. But within varieties salt content varied - suggesting it is possible to reduce levels.
The Dairy Council said cheese provided a wide range of nutrients.
Too much salt is known to raise blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The survey looked at over 30 different cheese varieties from seven supermarkets over four months up to November 2012, assessing salt content in a standard 30g portion size.
The saltiest cheese varieties were the blue cheese Roquefort, with 1.06g of salt in a 30g portion, feta and halloumi.
The cheese varieties with the lowest salt levels were mozzarella, emmental and wensleydale."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20524931
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29th November 2012 #2
I am a fan of Danish and Goat cheese , deym love it on my salads
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29th November 2012 #3
i love brie
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30th November 2012 #5
i love red leicester
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My favourite is the most mature English Cheddar I can get
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15th February 2013 #8
mature scottish cheddar for me
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15th February 2013 #11
There's nothing like the taste of cheddar. :-)
My faves are:
Manchego cheese - perfect with wine
Tete de Moine - perfect after a meal curled on a girolle
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15th February 2013 #13
I like white cheshire MMmmmmm!
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It used to be one of my favourite ways to spend an evening.
A good selection of cheeses, crackers and crusty bread and some bottles of wines, and good company.
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16th February 2013 #16
Has to be s nice bit of stilton for me
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Definitely, lots of people love to add cheese in their diet plan for most of times. But, as concerned to containing a lot of salt in these to keep these stay fresh longer could defiantly affect our health specially blood pressure probs. Which at the end could lead to heart diseases.
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2nd March 2013 #20
I love CHEEEESSSSEEEe!!!
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Is this the last active thread started by Lastlid ?
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4th March 2013 #22
A vintage Cheddar! The stronger the better! Nom nom nom!
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Les Crudites + Fresh crusty bread and crackers + Red Wine + A good selection of ANY cheeses = Heaven
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The OP copied and pasted a warning from “ CASH “ ( Consensus Action on Salt and Health ) about salt levels in cheese, without giving his own opinion.
• We now have a good idea about members’ favourite cheeses. Have the “ CASH “ warnings made any difference, or ( more important ) should they ?
• It’s true that too much salt is ONE factor raising blood pressure – which ( if untreated ) in turn is ONE risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The disease is due to ischemia ( lack of blood flow to the heart muscle due to narrowed arteries ) and the heart may fail ( it has to pump harder ). Stroke may be ischaemic, or the result of bleeding ( haemorrhage ).
• Hyperlipidaemia ( raised fats of the “ wrong “ type in the blood stream ) is ONE other risk factor for these diseases . Cheese also contains high fat levels. So too much cheese COULD raise salt and fat levels in the body with adverse consequences.
• In summary the “ salty “ cheeses are Roquefort, feta and halloumi … and the least salty mozzarella, emmental and wensleydale.
High fat cheeses are cream cheese, mascarpone, stilton, cheddar type cheeses, gouda and parmesan …medium fat include “ half-fat “ cheddar, edam, brie, camembert, and mozzarella…low fat include Cottage, curd cheese, ricotta, light cheese spread and half-fat Edam.
• Members may well not wish to change “ lifestyle choices “ of cheese, and might not appreciate CASH’s attempts to make the Health Department set lower targets for salt in cheese - even if salt content already varies between cheese products in the same category ( they taste different ).
• My non-judgemental advice would be - for members well-informed enough to read this thread - moderation is the key .
• Cheese is nutritious – including protein, vitamins and minerals like calcium. Try to have smaller portions ( if possible choosing the lower salt AND lower saturated fat options ), and enjoy !
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7th March 2013 #27
Always sound advice Alan, thank you.
I find it difficult to find 'good' cheese here in China and in the Philippines. I love a good strong (salty) cheddar, and coming from Somerset the home of Cheddar, it is my favourite.If you want your dreams to come true ...... first you have to wake up
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Interesting post Doc - I'll have to review my cheese purchases, I like emmental and I think I will try wensleydale
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