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- Americans love their cheese. In fact, more than 230 million Americans ate cheese<\/a>, particularly American cheese, last year. In 2019, experts also reported that the average American consumed a staggering 40 pounds of cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Cheese has titillated our taste buds for thousands of years. Animal milk has been used to make cheese in nearly every corner of the world, culminating in more than 1,700 distinct varieties today. Some of the more popular cheese varieties include sharp Cheddar, buttery Gouda, mild paneer, holey Swiss, creamy Brie and stringy mozzarella.<\/p>\n
But cheese \u2014 as delicious and versatile as it is \u2014 is chock-full of saturated fat and sodium, both of which can cause a variety of health problems when consumed in large amounts, including weight gain and heart disease. According to recent studies, cheese may also be as dangerously addictive as commonly abused drugs like opium or heroin.<\/a><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re hesitant about giving up cheese,\u00a0consider switching to a healthier alternative: cashew cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Cashew nuts as a vegan alternative to cheese<\/p>\n
Nut cheese is often made from\u00a0cashew<\/a>\u00a0nuts, which are dense and creamy when blended. Cashew nuts don\u2019t need a ton of thickeners, which is why they\u2019re commonly used in vegan alternatives to dairy.<\/p>\n
Cheese made from cashew nuts is\u00a0often mellow in flavor. But it can also be made to taste sharp using zesty ingredients, or sweet using dried fruits. In terms of texture,\u00a0cashew cheese is soft and crumbly.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s not just the taste\u00a0and texture of cashew cheese that cheese-loving vegans are after.\u00a0Cashew nuts are rich in nutrients<\/a>, including soluble and insoluble fibers, heart-healthy fats and protein.<\/p>\n
In the gut, soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel, making you feel full for longer. It also helps reduce your body\u2019s ability to absorb cholesterol and sugar into your bloodstream. High blood levels of cholesterol and sugar are bad news for your heart and blood vessels.<\/p>\n
Insoluble fiber<\/a>, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t dissolve in water.\u00a0It keeps food moving through the gut instead, promoting bowel regularity and preventing constipation.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the unsaturated fats in cashew nuts are good for your heart. They\u00a0can reduce cholesterol levels and minimize your risk of developing heart disease. Nuts like cashew nuts are also among the few\u00a0plant-based sources of unsaturated fats<\/a>, so consider adding\u00a0cashew nuts to\u00a0your diet if you\u2019re a vegan or a vegetarian.<\/p>\n
Cashew nuts are also a healthy plant-based\u00a0source of protein,\u00a0the building block of your muscles, skin, bones and organs.<\/p>\n
How to make\u00a0vegan buffalo mozzarella<\/p>\n
Buffalo mozzarella, the gold standard in Italian cheese, is made from the milk of Italian water buffalos. It\u2019s best known for its creamy texture and slightly sour flavor\u00a0\u2013 a combination\u00a0adored by many Italians.<\/p>\n
This vegan recipe for buffalo mozzarella will have you making smooth balls of cheese, leaving the buffalo alone. It\u2019s also a really fun recipe to make. Using thermal shock, you\u2019ll craft a mixture and set it quickly in ice-cold water. After a few minutes of chilling,\u00a0the mixture will firm up into a ball of mozzarella that you can then use for cooking. Try it in a classic Mediterranean salad or enjoy it sliced over homemade pizza.<\/p>\n
Ingredients for 4 servings:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 1 cup blanched unsalted cashew nuts<\/li>\n
- 1 cup almond milk<\/li>\n
- 3 tablespoons tapioca<\/li>\n
- 1 1\/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt<\/li>\n
- Ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Fill a large bowl with water. Add ice cubes and set aside.<\/li>\n
- Add all the remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend\u00a0at full speed until smooth and combined.<\/li>\n
- Pour\u00a0the mixture into a pan. Cook it over medium heat for 2 minutes or until it thickens.<\/li>\n
- Remove pan from heat. Using a spoon, scoop out balls of the mixture and place them in the ice water.<\/li>\n
- Leave the balls in the ice water for 5 minutes or until firm. They should be rubbery when ready.<\/li>\n
- Remove the balls from\u00a0the water using a slotted spoon and use them as needed. Place any leftover balls in an airtight container. If kept in the refrigerator, they will last for up to three days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
If you want to enjoy\u00a0cheese minus the health risks<\/a>, try making your own cheese at home\u00a0using the recipe above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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