Feta cheese originated in Greece in the early 8th century B.C. and is made with sheep and or goat’s milk. More commonly the feta cheese in the United States is made with cow’s milk. A tell-tale difference is a firmness in the cheese. Cow’s milk will make a firmer cheese. Feta cheese is widely available in the United States but for the authentic experience try products containing sheep or goat’s milk.

Protects Against Cancer

Feta cheese carries multiple sources of cancer-fighting or prevention properties. These sources include the combination of calcium and vitamin D- studies have shown that the powerful combination of these two heroes can aid in the protecting the body against specific forms of cancer. Feta cheese also contains magnesium that is a vital component especially for those who suffer from a deficiency. Magnesium aids in the absorbing of the calcium. Lastly, alpha-lactalbumin binds to zinc ions and calcium and has antibacterial and antitumor properties to fight cancer. Feta cheese is a powerful agent in cancer-fighting properties.

Immune System

Feta cheese contains a valuable protein called histidine. It is not only valuable to infants but adults as well. The combination of the histidine and its sister ingredient vitamin B6 creates the powerful histamine. This inflammatory agent allows your immune system to ward off diseases. In moderate levels, it is healthy for your immune system. Just as you thought you were done with the healthy aspects for the immune system along comes the probiotics. The probiotics assist the immune system in fighting off infections and diseases. Use Feta Cheese on your pasta’s for a change in pace and flavor or make your cheesy garlic bread with it.

Lose Weight

The fatty acids in feta cheese help to improve body composition decreasing fat mass mas and increasing lean body mass. Feta cheese is lower in calories than most other cheeses and can be melted. Use 1.5oz of feta cheese in place of a cup of milk. 1oz of feta cheese contains 74 calories and 6 g of fat. You can also count on the protein that packs a beautiful punch in a single serving at 4g per oz. Add Feta cheese to your taco, salads and more to reduce your caloric intake. It will give a kick to your meal and take inches off your waist in the process.

Skeletal System

The calcium, phosphorus, and protein in feta cheese will keep your bones stronger, healthier and will aid in preventing osteoporosis. Increasing your peak bone mass early will decrease your chances of having osteoporosis in the future.  One serving of feta cheese will supply you with 140 milligrams of calcium. Pair your Feta Cheese with parsley, spinach, and zucchini for the best results in high calcium producing foods. .

Gastrointestinal System

Feta Cheese contains probiotics that aid in digestion, provide helpful bacteria to the stomach and line it to protect it. These probiotics will keep your digestive tract running smoothly and used sparingly will assist in the proper elimination of waste. This is especially important to those who live a high-stress lifestyle to those who consume excessive amounts of sugar and GMO’S. Pair your feta cheese with green beans or cucumbers for a power-packing punch to your digestive system. A salad of these ingredients and light vinaigrette will do nicely.

Prevents Headaches and Migraines

Feta cheese contains vitamin B2 otherwise known as riboflavin. Vitamin B2 is known to assistant in alleviating headaches and migraines. It is known as the natural remedy for these “nightmares” as anyone who has suffered chronic ones can corroborate. Pair your Feta Cheese with tomatoes and onions with a vinegar and oil dressing for an easy and delicious side dish.

Prevents Degenerative Eye Disease

The vitamin B2 strikes again. It turns out that it is not only good for your migraines, but it is also good for your eyes. Those who have rich Vitamin B2 diets have been shown to have less degenerative eye disease. These diseases include cataracts, keratoconus, and glaucoma. If you love feta cheese, make the Oven Baked Macaroni and Feta Cheese, just feta cheese no other cheeses allowed.

Anemia

Feta cheese contains vitamin B12 and iron. These ingredients assist the body with carrying oxygen to the hemoglobin cell and the other cells and tissues. These vitamins assist in treating the weakness and fatigue the body often experiences with anemia by increasing their levels. Increasing foods rich in iron such as Feta Cheese over a spinach salad with grass-fed beef are helpful in increasing your iron levels. If you are looking for a soup to make it a complete meal, try a bowl of lentil soup to add an additional 3.3mg of iron (19% of your daily value).

Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad

You can enjoy this salad as a meal of its own or as a side salad to any dish. It makes a great addition to pasta, chicken, pork and more. Don’t be afraid to add and experiment with adding more colorful vegetables to make it your own. This is just the basic salad.Ingredients:

• 2 Roma Tomatoes
• 2 Kirby Cucumbers
• 1 oz. Feta Cheese
• Italian Seasoning
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

• Quarter and halve tomatoes and cucumbers put in the bowl.
• Crumble feta cheese and mix in a medium bowl.
• Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top add olive oil just until lightly coated.
• Salt and pepper lightly.
• Mix and let sit to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Enjoy with a piece of pita bread.

Baked Macaroni and Feta Cheese

Ingredients – ½ pound precooked macaroni -3 ounces feta-½ cup yogurt- 3 Tbsp. Cream cheese -1tbs Italian Seasonings -3 tbsp. olive oil -1 medium onion chopped – 1 green pepper chopped – Salt and Pepper to taste.Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425
• Sauté onions, peppers seasonings with olive 1 tbsp. of olive oil until tender
• In a medium bowl, crumble the Feta Cheese with yogurt and cream cheese and mix until smooth
• In the pot of pasta, mix the onion and pepper and Feta Cheese combination, oil mixtures – Add salt and pepper to taste
• Put into a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.