Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is made from cow milk, goat, or sheep that has been cured with Penicillium cultures. Blue cheese has a distinct odor and bold, tangy flavor due to the mold used to make it.

Blue cheese is a high-protein food. Researchers believe that the fat included in some dairy products, such as blue cheese, may have a neutral or even positive effect on cardiovascular health. Blue cheese is also high in calcium and has a higher nutritional value than most other cheeses. Because blue cheese is high in calcium, a vitamin essential for bone health, including it in your diet may help you avoid bone-related issues. In fact, adequate calcium consumption has been linked to a lower risk of osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become brittle and weak. Blue cheese goes well with spinach, nuts, and apples or pears in burgers, pizzas, and salads.