At the start of January, students of Wauconda High School were asked about their opinions on cheese. With positive attitudes towards cheese, there are also many health benefits.

Rea Maplesden, a student at Wauconda High School, said, “I think cheese is a healthy protein source, although I don’t eat a lot of it.” According to the Lively Run Goat Dairy, cheese is an “excellent source of protein”, and “Without proper protein intake, you are at risk for fluid retention and shrinkage of muscular tissue.” Cheese has an abundance of calcium and vitamin D, helping your bones, and hair. And studies have shown that calcium, vitamin D, and lactic acids in cheese can help prevent some common cancers. In all, try considering the amount of cheese you eat in a day. It may be helping you stay as healthy as you can be.