Blue Cheese

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Known for its strong smell, blue cheese may have been discovered by accident. Grown in moisture-controlled caves, it was stumbled upon in 79 AD. And for that we should be grateful, because blue cheese can help fight heart disease and other diseases such as osteoporosis.

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Blue cheese is high in calcium, which strengthens the bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. In moderation, blue cheese can also help people lose weight. One study claims that this cheese can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 50%.

If you find yourself suffering from arthritis, the probiotics found in blue cheese may help with the joint pain. A recent study conducted in France credited blue cheese with helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Blue cheese also helps fight gout.

Alanine: 0.183 g -

Arginine: 0.202 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.407 g -

Calcium, Ca: 150 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 0.66 g -

Carotene, beta: 21 Âµg -

Cholesterol: 21 mg -

Copper, Cu: 0.011 mg -

Cysteine: 0.03 g -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 2.205 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 0.227 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 5.293 g -