National Goat Cheese Month

August is National Goat Cheese Month! This month we celebrate this tangy, soft cheese, that has many health benefits! 

Goat cheese, also known as chèvre, refers to any cheese made from goat’s milk. It is available in many forms including fresh cheese logs, aged cheddar and even brie.

The nutritional content of goat cheese varies depending on the processing method used, such as aging or curing.  Fresh goat cheese has about half the fat, cholesterol, and calories of commercial cream cheese made from cow’s milk. The history of goat cheese goes back to Ancient Greece, circa 5,000 B.C. when the goat was first domesticated. goat cheese has always enjoyed a strong popularity and spread from the Mediterranean to Eastern Europe, Africa, South West Asia and India. Today, Alpine (France) and LaMancha (Spain) are among the top goat breeds for cheese production.

All types of goat cheese contain nutrients that are beneficial to your health such as healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Although the recommended serving size for goat cheese is small, eating just one ounce (28 grams) provides impressive amounts of nutrients.A serving of goat cheese delivers 6 grams of filling protein along with a powerful combination of calcium, phosphorus and copper — nutrients that are essential for healthy bones. goat’s milk contains capric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that has been shown to possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Goat cheese contains probiotics! Probiotics are gut-friendly bacteria that promote digestive health, reduce inflammation, and improve immunity! It is also easier to digest than cow’s milk. Goat cheese has less lactose and significantly less A1 casein than cow’s milk, which makes it a better choice for those intolerant to dairy products made from cow’s milk. Celebrate National Goat Cheese Month by eating it regularly! Goat cheese is very versatile, and is delicious eaten on its own on crackers or bread, or used in savory or sweet dishes!