Yes. Cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, phosphorous, zinc. Some of the ways in which these nutrients are beneficial: Protein helps promote muscle growth. Calcium helps build strong bones and reduce the likelihood of cavities. Vitamin B12 is needed by the human brain, blood cells, nerves and other parts of the body. Zinc is a trace mineral that is important to immune function, wound healing, and growth of the body, among other things. Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin that's involved in the body's process of breaking down nutrients in order to produce energy. Cheese produced from grass fed dairy herds contains beneficial omega 3 fatty acids. Some cheeses, such as Brie, Cheddar and Blue cheese contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to help reduce inflammation and to help prevent obesity and heart disease.