The nutritionist told about the unobvious benefits of cheese with mold

Nutritionist Andrey Bobrovsky revealed the health benefits of cheese with mold.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, January 20, the expert noted that vitamins, minerals and the unique properties of cheese with mold make it not only tasty, but also healthy. According to him, the main value of such a product lies in a special mold that acts as a probiotic and helps maintain a healthy intestinal microflora.

Bobrovsky added that cheese with mold is rich in calcium and phosphorus, trace elements important for strengthening bones and forming teeth, and the protein contained in mold is complete and easily digestible.

In addition, the specialist emphasized that the composition of cheese with mold contains B vitamins and vitamin A, as well as compounds with anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce the risk of developing a number of diseases.

According to his recommendation, with moderate consumption — about 20-50 grams per day, two to four times a week - blue cheese can become part of a balanced diet, supporting the microflora and providing the body with useful nutrients.

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On the same day, nutritionist Elena Solomatina told Life.ru It is believed that cheeses with noble mold are safe for healthy people if they are eaten in moderation, however, they can pose a risk in a number of conditions. The potential risk of such cheeses is primarily associated with a high histamine content. It can cause headaches, redness of the skin, itching and pressure surges in sensitive people, and with histamine intolerance, such products are contraindicated.

In February 2024, dietitian Tatiana Zaletova gave recommendations on how to distinguish cheese with mold from spoiled. According to her, the color of the mold should be characteristic of a particular type of cheese — white, blue or green. If the mold is white on the one hand, and green on the other hand, or even looks like moss, then you can not eat such cheese, writes RT.

Earlier, nutritionist and gastroenterologist Nuria Dianova said that despite the benefits of cheeses with mold, some people are strictly contraindicated to eat them. In particular, we are talking about pregnant women, allergy sufferers, people with asthma and cancer, as well as children under five years of age. 360.ru .

Doctor Sergey Khomyakov warned that products with mold can cause fungal mycelium to grow into the organs. According to him, in everyday life it can be difficult to determine what kind of mold appeared on the product, but in any case, the entire piece of bread or cheese should be considered affected by mold.

Prior to this, nutritionist Lidia Ionova told NSN that cheese with mold should not be eaten by people with acute gastrointestinal diseases, or if there is flatulence and bloating, frequent fungal infections.

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