Camembert cheese is a soft, creamy cow’s cheese like brie. It has a buttery, slightly tangy that people love.
An ounce of camembert has 85 calories and just 0.1 grams of carbs, with 5.6 grams of protein and 6.9 grams of fat. The amount of fat in it means you must pay attention to your portion size. But it won’t spike your blood sugar with its carbs!
New research has found that camembert may boost a protein in the body that preserves memory and brain function. That could prevent dementia.
The research was performed in mice. So, the results have to be taken with a grain of salt. Researchers wanted to see if the fatty acids amides in cheese could offset the harm of a high-fat diet. A high-fat diet harms cognition. They found that cheese, in general, improved the cognitive abilities of mice on a high-fat diet. And camembert was even more helpful.
Myristamide is the compound in the camembert that boosted the helpful protein. While we speak often about the health benefits of fermented foods, most of us think of yogurt. Aged cheeses, like camembert, are made from fermenting milk. That can boost brain health.
There isn’t a one-to-one correlation between animal studies and humans. However, high-fat diets are linked to blood sugar concerns, cancer, heart disease and cognitive decline in people. And we know that fermented foods are beneficial. Adding cheese to the list of fermented foods you enjoy regularly could aid your health.
Prof. Tim Spector said, “Everyone would be healthier if they had some fermented foods every day of their lives.” He regularly eats kimchi, kefir, cheese and kombucha.
While many people find the flavors of kombucha and kimchi overwhelming, cheese could be a great option! And, unlike kimchi, you are guaranteed to find camembert in the supermarket.
The rind of the cheese is an edible mold that adds a tart flavor. Some people prefer to skip it, but it balances the fatty flavor inside. The rind also has the practical job of protecting the cheese from microorganisms as it ages and stopping it from spoiling. But, once the protective seal of the rind has been cut, you should eat the cheese within three days.
It is important to stress that cheese is high in fat, so it’s not something to eat all day long. However, enjoying it as part of a healthy diet can add nutrients and may help your brain health. However, human studies are needed to say that for sure.
