A study conducted by Texas A&M University found that aged cheeses such as brie and cheddar have the potential of boosting life expectancy by up to 25 per cent.
The new research said that eating cheese could stop you from developing liver cancer and boost liver health.
While many reports say that cheese have a bit of a reputation for being bad for you for being high in saturated fats, this is not the first time a study has suggested consuming cheese could positively affect our health.
These are 5 surprising health benefits of eating cheese:
Boosts your immune system:
A research from scientists from the University of Turku in Finland discovered that probiotic cheese has the ability to prevent the age-related deterioration of the immune system.
A secret to longer life:
In 2015 a study suggested there is a link between cheese consumption and leading a long and healthy life.
Scientists at Aarhus University in Denmark investigated the fact that French people tend to live long and healthy lives despite consuming diets high in saturated fats, a phenomenon known as the 'French Paradox'.
Prevents tooth decay:
In addition to brushing regularly, it turns out eating cheese could also benefit your teeth.
The 2013 study, from the Academy of General Dentistry in America, found that cheese not only makes the mouth more alkaline (which reduces the need for dental treatment) but also creates a protective film around the teeth.
Helps with weight loss:
In 2009 a group of Australian researchers claimed that a diet full of dairy products such as cheese can help overweight people lose weight.
Makes you smarter:
A 2012 study from American and Australian researchers found those who regularly consume dairy products including cheese, milk and yoghurt, score better on mental ability tests than people who never consume dairy.