Scientists Say Eating Cheese Can Help Weight Loss

Scientists said eating cheese does not raise a person’s cholesterol level and could even help you lose weight.

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In a study conducted in Ireland, scientists discovered that people who ate plenty of cheese do not have a higher cholesterol level than those who did not.

The study used 1,500 adults, who kept a four-day food diary and were asked to note how many dairy products they consumed.

Their blood samples were then analyzed for cholesterol levels and other metabolic health problems. Scientists found that the adults with a lower body mass index ate more dairy.

Current health guidelines suggest eating foods high in saturated fat increases the risk of high cholesterol and heart attacks.

That is often caused by an unhealthy diet or having a family history of stroke or heart disease. However, lower blood pressure was associated with eating cheese more than other products like yogurt and milk.

Simply looking at individual foods does not reflect the real story. What will really impact on our metabolic health, is the overall pattern in which whole foods are consumed. (Tasnim News Agency)

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