Why Feta is the healthiest cheese in the world

Feta is Greece’s most famous cheese, and according to recent reports from dieticians and doctors around the globe, it’s also the healthiest cheese option.

Feta cheese is a nutrient-rich option made mainly from sheep or goat milk (often combined). It is also deliciously flavoured. Feta is easier to digest and much less allergenic and inflammatory than cheeses made from cow’s milk, making it a better option for those sensitive to dairy products.

Feta is a soft-brined cheese characterised by few to no holes. Unlike many French cheeses, it has no skin. The nutritional benefits will depend on the brand and type of feta you buy.

Feta’s nutritional overview includes significant protein; calcium; B-complex vitamins riboflavin, vitamin B6, B12, and pantothenic acid; vitamin A; iron; phosphorus; zinc; and many trace minerals (selenium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese).

Originating thousands of years ago, this salty cheese undergoes a pickling process that develops its distinct flavour. Authentic Greek Feta only comes from certain regions in Greece, and here, we look at the massive benefits of eating this delicious dairy.

High in Nutrition

As a rich source of calcium, Feta cheese allows you to take advantage of research suggesting that calcium (combined with vitamin D) helps protect the body against many diseases. The protein alpha-lactalbumin can also be found in this Greek cheese, and when it binds to calcium and zinc ions, it has been suggested to have antibacterial and antitumor properties.

Supports bone health

Calcium is great for bones. It increases peak bone mass, especially in children and teens into their 20s. The greater the peak bone mass, the less risk of osteoporosis and other conditions involving bone loss.

Boosts immune system

Feta is also high in protein and vitamin B, which helps fight infection and disease and keeps colds and flu away.

Packed with Probiotics

Another good thing about Feta cheese is that it provides helpful probiotics, the bacteria that line your gut. It is a great option for getting the right balance for your digestive system.

Suitable for people with cow's milk intolerance

For those with cow’s milk intolerance, thanks to Feta, you don’t have to give up cheese altogether. Good quality Feta cheese is made primarily from sheep’s milk and sometimes goat’s milk, which is much easier on our stomachs.

Make Poached eggs on fluffy pancakes with feta cheese and tomato