The traditional goat cheese boosting your health and immunity

While many people seek natural ways to enhance their health, it's worth paying attention to goat cheese—a traditional Highland cheese with unique health-promoting properties. Goat cheese, known for its intense flavour and aroma, is rich in nutrients that contribute to the better functioning of our bodies. It supports not only the immune system but also lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Goat cheese is a soft cheese made from sheep's milk, sometimes with the addition of cow's milk. It has a specific, salty, and slightly tangy taste. Produced from May to September, goat cheese is tasty and exceptionally healthy. Regular consumption can bring numerous health benefits, such as improved gut function and support for the immune system.

Thanks to its vitamin content (A, D, E, and B group) and minerals (calcium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus), goat cheese supports the functioning of many organs and systems in our body. It's also worth noting that this traditional cheese contains probiotics, which positively affect the intestinal microflora. Regular consumption of goat cheese may, therefore:

• lower bad cholesterol levels,
• improve digestion,
• support the immune system,
• protect against infections.

Despite its numerous health benefits, goat cheese is not for everyone. Special caution should be taken by those who cannot consume products made from unpasteurised milk. Traditionally made goat cheese, that is, from raw milk, carries a risk of infection with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can cause a dangerous disease called listeriosis. For this reason, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid consuming goat cheese from raw milk. Fortunately, options made from pasteurised milk are available on the market, which are safer for such groups of people.

However, it's worth remembering that goat cheese from pasteurised milk differs from the traditional kind in terms of safety, taste, and nutritional value. Pasteurisation eliminates harmful and beneficial bacteria, meaning goat cheese may be poorer in probiotics. Nevertheless, it can still be a healthy alternative, especially for those who want to reap the benefits of cheese but must avoid products made from raw milk.

Goat cheese is an extremely versatile product that can be used in many ways. It tastes great:

• On sandwiches: With butter, cucumber, and tomato.
• In salads: Add goat cheese to Greek or Caprese salad.
• In main dishes: Use goat cheese as a filling for dumplings, pancakes, or potato cakes.
• As an addition to soups: Goat cheese goes perfectly with potato soups.

Remember, goat cheese is a tasty addition to dishes and a source of many valuable nutrients. Include it in your diet and enjoy its health benefits!