Health and diet
Lactose, gluten and other questions about cheese and your body.
- Can I eat cheese if I am lactose intolerant? Often, yes. Aged hard cheeses are much lower in lactose, and small portions, lactase supplements or lactose-free cheeses can help. A milk allergy is different, so check with your doctor.
- Cheese and your diet If you're lactose intolerant, you may not have to give up cheese.
- Is Brie or Camembert gluten free? Yes, plain Brie and Camembert are naturally gluten free. Pastry, crumb coatings and packaged crackers are where gluten sneaks in.
- Is cheese addictive? Not like a drug. The "cheese is like crack" comparison came from press coverage of a food-addiction study and is a stretch.
- Is cheese gluten free? Most cheese is, but check the label on flavored cheeses (like beer-washed), shredded cheese and blue cheese. If you have celiac disease, ask the producer.