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1 A GUIDE to the HEALTH BENEFITS CHEDDAR. of For the picture of health, SAY CHEESE. Rich in calcium Lactose-free

2 Grilled cheddar & ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH INGREDIENTS ¼ cup bottled roasted red peppers 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1½ cups Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion 8 slices whole wheat bread 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 Place peppers on several thicknesses of paper towels and blot dry; chop and set aside. 2 In medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper sauce. Add cheese, basil, green onion, and reserved red peppers; stir gently to combine. 3 Coat one side of each bread slice with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 4 slices, coated side down, on work surface. Spread each with one quarter of cheese mixture and top with tomato slices. Add remaining bread slices, coated side up. 4 Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook, turning midway, until bread is lightly browned and cheese begins to melt, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates, cut in half on diagonal and serve at once. NUTRITION ANALYSIS Calories 254, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 5g, Sodium 678mg, Carbohydrates 28g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 18g, Calcium 350mg COOK S TIPS As with any fine ingredient, an understanding of the cooking characteristics and versatility of Cabot Reduced Fat Cheddar will help you use it to its fullest potential. Shred chilled, shred fine. Finely shredded, cold reduced fat cheddar combines better with other ingredients in recipes Heat low, heat long. Reduced fat cheddar melts best when heated over a longer time period at lower heat Heat low, keep covered. When microwaving, cook covered on a low setting, rotate often and stir frequently

3 90% OF WOMEN AND TEEN GIRLS DO NOT GET enough CALCIUM. CABOT S DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE naturally GLUTEN-FREE. The food starch Cabot uses is made from corn, not grain, and all other ingredients in all Cabot dairy products are researched and verified to be gluten-free. You can EAT CHEDDAR IF YOU ARE LACTOSE INTOLERANT. Cabot s naturally aged cheddar contains no lactose. To see if a cheese has lactose, read the amount of sugar on the food label. Lactose is sugar. If a cheese has sugar, it has lactose.

4 THE SUPER NUTRIENT Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build strong bones and teeth, prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of high blood pressure. WHY DAIRY FOODS? Dairy foods provide calcium in a form your body uses best. Plus, they provide nutrition in the form of protein, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, and more. extra HOW MUCH? The Institute of Medicine recommends the following intake of calcium based on age. daily A GE M G / D AY S E R V IN G S * , , , * The recommended dairy servings are based on the NAS calcium recommendations. A serving size of dairy equals 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk, 1 cup of yogurt and 1 to 1.5 ounces of cheese. Cheese Brand Nutritional Information CABOT 75% REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR MADE WITH 1% MILK CABOT 50% REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR MADE WITH 1.5% MILK OTHER BRANDS CHEDDAR MADE WITH 2% MILK CALORIES TOTAL FAT 2.5g 4.5g 6g SATURATED FAT 1.5g 3g 4g CHOLESTEROL 10mg 15mg 20mg SODIUM 200mg 170mg 240mg TOTAL CARBS <1g <1g 1g PROTEIN 9g 8g 7g CALCIUM 20% 20% 20% Based on a 1-ounce serving size

5 HEALTH OF A NATION 18 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES. MORE THAN 50% OF THE COUNTRY IS OBESE. HEART DISEASE IS THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. 1 IN 3 ADULTS HAS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. NATURALLY NUTRIENT-RICH FOODS FIRST The explosive growth in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure is directly related to high-fat, empty-calorie diets and sedentary lifestyles. Both the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA s MyPyramid urge Americans to choose foods that are naturally nutrient rich to combat this growing problem. Nutrient-rich cheddar PROVIDES many VITAMINS AND MINERALS FOR RELATIVELY FEW CALORIES.

6 Can Cheese be a Choice? Yes! Cheese provides an easy-to-eat package of nutrition. People with heart disease, diabetes or those looking to cut calories can enjoy a wide variety of reduced fat cheeses with the same nutritional benefits for fewer calories and less fat. The diabetic s cheese choice 1½ ounces of reduced fat cheddar makes a lowcarbohydrate, protein-rich snack. Since Cabot cheddar is lower in salt than many other brands, it s an ideal snack choice for any diabetic meal plan.

7 Winning the Weight-Loss Battle Scientists continue to explore the relationship between dairy foods and a healthy weight. Numerous studies indicate that people who eat more dairy foods tend to weigh less than people who eat fewer dairy foods. To lose weight you need to cut calories, exercise more and eat naturally nutrientrich foods. Choosing 3-a-day of dairy through reduced fat dairy foods naturally provides your body calcium, protein, and a number of other nutrients plus, it cuts calories in the process. REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE, NATURALLY The National Institutes of Health recommend the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet as a way to reduce blood pressure. The diet relies on eating 9 servings of fruits/vegetables and 3 low-fat dairy servings each day.

8 F or generations, New Englanders have enjoyed the cheese produced by their neighbors at Cabot, a farmer-owned cooperative. Now the cheddar made famous in Vermont and honored throughout the world is available in your neighborhood. For more information on how Cabot cheese fits into your healthy lifestyle, visit us at or Sara Wing, Registered Dietitian, at HEALTHINFO@CABOTCHEESE.COOP.