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.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Eating Goat Cheese?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Graham Ulmer

Goat cheese has a chemical profile that makes it favorable for people who suffer from aversions to dairy products made from cow's milk. Goat cheese contains less lactose than cow's milk and cheese, and contains smaller fat globules, which make the cheese easier to digest.