Lover of Cheese? How to Make Your Cheese Plate Healthy

Ladies, you know here at The Lady Shake we believe in a balanced diet and a cheese platter on a Saturday afternoon is our perfect idea of balance.  

That’s why we’ve put together five quick tips to make your cheese platter more guilt-free. 

Having fresh fruit to snack on helps to avoid overindulging on the cheese. Fruit is always a great low-calorie and nutrient rich snack to have that it also rich in fibre. Opt for strawberries and pears, as they have a lower sugar content.

Parmesan cheese has the highest percentage of protein, so if you are going to opt for a cheese plate night make sure there is some parmesan on there.

Add a mixture of nuts to your cheese plate, particularly almonds. Almonds are a wonder nut as they include monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, antioxidants, vitamins like riboflavin and magnesium.

Include colourful vegetable sticks, like carrot, cucumber and capsicum. Not only will these veggies add a refreshing and crunchy element to your plate but also keep you feeling full so you don’t keep snacking.

Let’s be real, wine and cheese go hand in hand. If you are going to accompany your cheese plate with a glass of wine choose red over white. A Journal of Biological Chemistry study found that a compound found in red wine can actually block the growth of fat cells. Red wine also has high levels of resveratrol, a polyphenol that helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. It's a win-win!