On International Cheese Day.. A Russian expert: It contains a substance responsible for love
On the occasion of the International Cheese Day, which is celebrated today, January 20 of each year.
A Russian nutritionist revealed an amino acid in cheese that is responsible for love and the emotional state of a person.
And Dr. Yekaterina Stesenko asked in an interview with the Russian newspaper "Izvestia": "Why do people love cheese? It turns out that cheese contains an amino acid called phenethylamine (PEA), which is a neurotransmitter responsible for love. This chemical compound causes euphoria, and it is similar to an existing DNA. In chocolate and sausage. The nutritional value of cheese is determined based on its ingredients.
And she added, according to "Russia Today", that cheese contains 30 percent fat and no less than 20-25 percent proteins, phosphorous and calcium salts, and a whole group of vitamins found in milk.
The protein in cheese is close to the proteins of tissues and organs of the human body, so it is considered the most beneficial.
Cheese also contains essential amino acids - lysine, methionine and tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin, which has a positive effect on emotional feelings.
And the expert points out that we must not forget that 56 grams of cheese (the standard cheese meal) contains no less than 15 grams of fat and 200 calories.
Knowing that the approved daily rate of fat is 50-70 grams.
She says: "Cheese contains a high percentage of salts. For example, 60 grams of cheddar cheese contains 350 mg of salt. Everyone knows the negative effect of salt on the level of blood pressure. Also, the contribution of salt to osteoporosis is of concern. Because salt helps to expel calcium." From the body, so if a person suffers from high blood pressure and is overweight, he should at least reduce the consumption of cheese.
And she adds, and it is advised to reduce the consumption of cheese and other dairy products, everyone who suffers from arthritis and migraines.
Some studies showed that dairy products negatively affect men's health.
She says, "But this does not mean completely giving up eating cheese. What is important here is moderation in eating 30-50 grams of cheese per day, which is good for health. It is better to eat cheese whose fat content does not exceed 20-30 percent."
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