Cheese, one of the important products of Turkish cuisine, has many benefits for human health. Cheese, which is the main food of our breakfasts, contains many minerals and vitamins. Cheese is one of the dairy products that is frequently recommended to children in the developmental age. Thanks to the calcium it contains, cheese is a good food for our dental health. The fact that it contains lactose, which is harmful for our teeth, is also a factor in this.
PROTECTS AGAINST COVID-19
Some varieties of cheese, which has many varieties, strengthen our immunity and make us safe against diseases such as COVID-19. Cheese is a complete anti-cancer, thanks to the linoleic acid, sphingolipids and B group vitamins it contains.
DOES NOT LOSE WEIGHT
Thanks to the high amount of fats, calcium, protein and vitamins it contains, when it is consumed in appropriate calories for our body, we do not gain weight and maintain our form. Thanks to the calcium it contains, it is an anti-osteoporosis food. For our pregnant women, it reduces contractions during childbirth. Thanks to the vitamins it has, it gives shine to the skin and provides a healthier skin.
IF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL SLEEP…
It reduces the tension syndrome of women before the menstrual period. If you want to have a good sleep, cheese is a good food for you. While preventing stomach ailments such as ulcers, it also regulates the digestive system. Cheese, which is the main food of our breakfasts, contains many minerals and vitamins.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHEESE
Every 100 grams of cheese requires 1 liter of milk. If you prefer sheep’s milk, half a liter of milk will suffice. Ancient cheese strainers found in Poland date back 7500 years. On the other hand, the frescoes found in Egyptian cemeteries and dating back 4000 years depict the art of cheese and cheese making. So it turns out that the cheese is outdated from the article. An old Wisconsin law (1935-1937) required restaurants to serve cheese with every meal.
EXTENDS LIFE
According to a 2005 study, eating cheese half an hour before bed improves sleep quality. The amino acid Tryptophan found in cheese reduces stress and provides a comfortable sleep. Scientists claim that regularly eating roquefort cheese protects heart health and extends lifespan. As a result of research conducted at the University of Michigan, it was found that the “casein” substance in cheese stimulates the same area of the brain as drugs and causes addiction.
GIVEN TO THE QUEEN AS A WEDDING GIFT
There are about 2000 types of cheese in the world. Research has revealed that the holes in Swiss cheese may not be caused by bacteria, but by straw dust. However, the accuracy of this theory has not yet been confirmed. Wheels are used to produce the cheese because it lasts longer when the cheese is firm and rounded. A giant 1-ton wheel of cheddar cheese was presented to Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as a wedding present. The weight of a regular wheel of cheddar cheese is 65-70 kg.
PRODUCTION IN THE CAVE
According to a story told, roquefort cheese was found when a shepherd left his cave. A shepherd living in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southern France sees a girl while he is eating and follows her. When the shepherd, who left his milk and rye bread in the cave, returns, he sees them solidified. The shepherd, who tastes these solid things, finds them very tasty and roquefort started to be produced in this village after this time. Roquefort cheese is still produced in caves today.
200-YEAR FESTIVAL
The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll Festival is a traditional spring festival in England for 200 years. It takes its name from the slope where the race is held. The one who rolls the fastest and safest in the competition grabs the 4 kilos of cheese he is chasing.
MEANING OF THE WORD CHEESE
A person consumes an average of 15 kilograms of cheese per year. Cheese has passed into modern Turkish from the Persian word “panir”, which means made from milk. There is a word for cheese fans in English: Turophile. The first cheese factory was established in Switzerland on February 3, 1815. In Italy, a bank was established for Parmesan cheese and this bank was even robbed 3 times.