High cholesterol and type 2 diabetes: Norwegian cheese Jarlsberg could lower levels

Cheese is undoubtedly a beloved part of the Christmas menu but this naughty treat doesn’t represent a smart choice for those with high cholesterol. Apart from its delicious taste, the dairy product is also packed with saturated fat, which raises the fatty substance and puts you at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. Diabetics are already at a higher risk of heart problems so cheese isn’t the best option for them either. However, one type might be an exception to this cholesterol rule, according to surprising research.

Placed on a cracker with a spoonful of chutney or melted in a baking dish with a side of bread, cheese is a Christmas staple.

While creamy brie and fruity Wensleydale might make a way to your fridge during the festive season, Norwegian Jarlsberg cheese could show more kindness to your cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

A surprising study, published in the British Medical Journal Nutrition Prevention & Health, found that this cheese with regular holes doesn’t act like other similar dairy products.

Characterised by its nutty flavour, Jarlsberg is a mild and semi-soft cheese made from cow’s milk that originates from Jarlsberg in Eastern Norway.

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While the research team set out to observe the effects of Jarlsberg on bone thinning, the team also arrived at this surprising conclusion.