Origin Of Feta cheese
The origin of feta (meaning “slice”) cheese can be traced back to ancient Greece. Feta cheese finds a mention in the works of Aristotle, Pythagoras, and Homer’s Odyssey. The Greeks called it ’feta’ because they sliced the cheese before putting it into the barrel – a practice that Greeks still follow.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 ) firm feta cheese, drained well
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Low FODMAP crackers or slices of toasted low FODMAP baguette
Preparation:
Position rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
Slice feta into slabs about 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick. Place one slab in a small oven-proof dish, drizzle with a little olive oil and honey, sprinkle with some nuts, thyme and black pepper. Repeat with remaining ingredients, stacking the feta slabs on top of the previous one in a slightly overlapping fashion (refer to images).
Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is hot and softened. Serve immediately with crackers or bread.
Feta can be made from cow’s milk, sheep or goat’s milk or combinations. The texture can range from creamy to firm and the saltiness level can vary hugely. Taste ahead of time and use a feta that you love and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 132kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 15IU
- Vitamin C: 0.5mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
Probiotics are live, friendly bacteria that can benefit your health.
Feta has been shown to contain Lactobacillus plantarum, which accounts for about 48% of its bacteria
These bacteria can help promote immune system and gut health by protecting the intestinal tract from disease-causing bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
Furthermore, they seem to increase the production of compounds that inhibit the inflammatory response, thus providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
Finally, test-tube studies have shown that the bacteria and other yeast strains found in this cheese can grow at a low pH, surviving extreme conditions in your gut, such as bile acid.
Feta cheese contains friendly bacteria that have been shown to promote immune and intestinal health, in addition to their anti-inflammatory effects.
Final Words:
AFFIRMATIVE! Feta Cheese is Good for your Gut
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