Why you should add cheese to your diet

Dentists revealed that one type of cheese could be especially beneficial to oral health.

Saliva naturally raises the mouth’s pH to protect against demineralizing acids from food, drinks and harmful bacteria, thereby reducing the risk of dental decay by 20%, according to a report from Parade. The dentists cited in the article explained that cheddar cheese is known to stimulate saliva production and can help remineralize tooth enamel because of the calcium and phosphorous minerals and casein protein it contains.

After consuming cheddar cheese, individuals should drink water to rinse away sugars and wait about 30 minutes after eating to brush in order to avoid brushing away weakened enamel. The dentists concluded that other foods that can strengthen enamel and promote saliva production include yogurt, nuts, leafy green vegetables and crunchy fruit like apples.

Read more: Parade

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