No, you don’t have to forgo the cheese board.
But, you should consider these tips when selecting your cheese options.
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Inflammation is a hot topic.
But thats not all bad.
What Is Inflammation?
There are two forms of inflammation, acute and chronic.
Acute inflammation is actually a good thing!
Acute inflammation will go away once your infection, injury or virus is healed.
The other key in of inflammation, known as chronic inflammation, sticks around long term.
Unlike acute inflammation that you could typically feel right away, chronic inflammation may be silent at the start.
Does Cheese Cause Inflammation?
So, does cheese really cause inflammation?
The short answer: no one food, cheese included, is directly related to causing inflammation.
For example, many soft and hard cheeseslike Swiss, provolone, Gouda, Parmesan and fetacan provideprobiotics.
Here are a few tips from the experts to get you started.
The Bottom Line
A healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of foods, in moderation.
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