Health Benefits of Brie

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Brie is a soft cow’s milk cheese that has a creamy texture. It has been originated in France. But now it is popular worldwide. It has a mild taste and charming aroma that makes it unique. You can serve is with bread, crackers or fruit. As it is a dairy content so it has lots of health benefits. Here is a short brief regarding the potential health benefits of this super cheese.

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Brie is a very nutrient-rich food. You can get lots of protein and fat from brie. It also contains some vitamins and minerals. One ounce of full-fat brie provides 100 calories. You can get as much protein as an egg from one ounce of brie. The fat in brie is mostly saturated fat from cow’s milk. This food is a good source of riboflavin and vitamin B12.

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You can make brie by adding the enzyme rennet to milk with salt and bacteria which is known as cheese cultures. It can be eaten in both ways – uncooked or baked. But you can pair it with bread, crackers, or nuts. It can be used as an elegant appetizer. You can make your pastry yummy by wrapping it with brie or drizzle it with honey.

Brie is a very nutrient-dense food and it can increase the feeling of fullness. By controlling your appetite, it can aid weight loss. Full-fat dairy is associated with healthier body weight which is good for your heart health. Furthermore, brie plays an important role to produce energy for your body. It can also help you to maintain healthy bone.

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Brie is a soft cheese and it contains natural milk sugar lactose. People who have milk protein allergy should avoid cheese like brie. Otherwise, moderate amounts of brie shouldn’t have any significant side effects. Always try to store the brie in an airtight box and keep it in the refrigerator. You can also use plastic wrap to store it.

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So enjoy this creamy texture yummy soft cheese in moderation and get the full nutrition from it. It will make your daily meal more healthy and delicious.