Soy Or Real? What's A Good Cheese?

What cheese is better for you? Soy or real? There's always the big question, especially now with the holidays coming and you want to make fun but healthy dishes. What's the pluses and minuses of each?

Soy cheese is very popular right now. Many use it for a variety of different dishes. It comes in different styles like mozzarella and pepper jack It  is healthier for you than regular cheese with being lower in calories. Any soy product is rich in isoflavonenes which help in promoting good cholesterol and good heart health. The problem is that soy cheese can dry out and lack the rich buttery taste and feel of real cheese. It's good for those weigh watchers who are watching their caloric intake - especially for the holidays. Yes, it is versatile.It can be on pizza or mixed with macaroni, but  the taste isn;t quite as decadent as the real thing.

Of course real cheese is always preferred.There's something wonderful about the rich buttery taste and always creamy texture. The problem is that it is high in calories as well as cholesterol. You can't gobble it down as much as as you could with soy cheese. Don't go overboard with it . It is better to cook with than soy cheese, creating a nicely browned crust on French onion soup and pizza. Soy cooked can leave a chalky aftertaste as well. However  the real deal can get rubbery if left out cold.

Each cheese ,has its' pluses and minuses. Go with whatever works best for you, your lifestyle and tastes. If you're a health nut go with soy, if you want flavor and taste , then stick with real cheese.Just go easy with it,