Cheese Facts: Health Benefits, Allergies & Weight Loss

Cottage cheese before bed may aid weight loss, but some varieties like blue cheese can trigger inflammation. Identify cheeses that are safe for diabetics or migraine sufferers and find options that are lactose and casein-free.

Vegan Cheese Nutrition

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Allison Stevens

Vegans do not eat any foods that come from animals, so vegan "cheese" is a cheese product without milk or milk products, usually derived from soy, rice or oat milks, with gums, starches or tapioca added for texture.

Writing since 1978, Allison Stevens was writer and publisher of the Calvary Christian Fellowship newsletter and has had work appear in various online publications. Stevens has certification to teach group fitness and is a licensed Zumba instructor, teaching fitness classes for adults and children daily. She enjoys researching various subjects including health, and holds an Associate of Arts.