1. Goats cheese
- More medium chain triglycerides than cow’s dairy, which is better for our weight and cholesterol management, brain and blood sugar control.
- Low lactose so great for those with intolerance.
- A2 proteins may make it more easy to digest than the A1 proteins found in most cow’s dairy. A2 proteins have been linked to lower systemic inflammation levels. This is good news for reducing our risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
- Some contain probiotics, including L acidophilus which has been found to be useful in preventing diarrhoea associated with antibiotics. Fun fact: the fat in cheese helps to protect the bacteria and allow it to flourish until it hits its new home – your gut.
2. Ricotta
- Made from whey left over from cow, goat, sheep or buffalo milk. Waste not want not. My mum always says that. I’m still not entirely sure I know what it means.
- Complete protein (all the amino acids that you and your biceps and glutes need).
- Can swing sweet or savoury. How versatile. Much wow.
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