Case-in point: Why cheese is good for heart health 

Rather than shying away from cheese if you have high cholesterol, a recent Irish study has found it can actually improve your cardiovascular health

Cheese has had a bad reputation in terms of heart health because of its salt content. It is advised to check the label if you have been advised to reduce your sodium intake. Picture: iStock

If you were asked to name a food that is good for the heart, you probably wouldn’t choose cheese.

With a reputation tainted by its high saturated fat content, cheese in all its delicious forms has long been associated with raised cholesterol and poor artery health.