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 Grana Padano is an excellent source of energy because it is light, digestible with high nutritional and energy values. Not only is it delicious, but it also enables you to burn off the energy it gives you immediately.
These properties also make it excellent for children as young as several months, and it is an invaluable part of a diet during pregnancy and breast-feeding; elderly people can also reap numerous benefits as Grana Padano contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc, which are all invaluable for healthy bones, muscles and cells.
It is ideal for active people of all age groups, at school or at play. It is also recommended for anyone who wants to stay fit. In fact, you could say that it is the ideal cheese for all physical activities and meal times, even if you simply sprinkle it over your favourite pasta dish.
The protein in Grana Padano has a similar biological value to the protein in milk. However, it is easier to assimilate because as it is being ripened it undergoes a natural process which is similar to human digestion. Free amino acids, which make up 20% of its protein, stimulate the activity of the enzymes, making the cheese more digestible.
Grana Padano disproves the stereotype that cheese only contains saturated fats; there are actually different types of fats, and not all are bad for your health. Grana Padano contains more than 40% unsaturated fats, which benefit the human body, plus a lower content of saturated fats. Consequently, the average cholesterol content of 50 g Grana Padano is just 70 mg, and nutritionists have defined it as a low-fat cheese.
Each cheese wheel has a high content of mineral salts. Just 50 g Grana Padano contain 600 mg calcium, which is 60% of an adult and elderly person's recommended daily amount, 50% of an adolescent's, and 43% of the calcium required during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
It is also important for physical activity because it plays a key role within the nerve system; in muscle contraction and cell permeability. What is more, Grana Padano contains a range of vitamins, such as B12, B2 and A. |
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