Milk is a source of energy and 15 essential nutrients. It is also the most common source of calcium found in the Canadian diet, Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends 2-4 daily servings of milk and milk products. Not only does it taste good, it is also just as nutritious as white milk. It contains the same amount of sugar that is found in an equal amount of unsweetened orange juice. Buttermilk is milk to which bacterial cultures have been added to give it its characteristic sour taste.
Studies suggest that eating a piece of cheese protects against cavities.
Cheeses, with the exception of cream cheese, contain calcium, protein, fat and phosphorus which protect teeth from acids and help them stay strong. The other benefit of cheese is that it stimulates saliva production which helps to clear away sugars. Saliva also helps to neutralize acids and remineralize teeth. The appearance and texture may change so frozen cheese is best used as an ingredient in cooking. Keep cheese frozen no longer than 8 weeks.