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Cheese is one of the most popular spreads that makes our favourite foods more delicious and savouring. It is a staple in many different foods, including toast, omelettes, pizzas, burgers, and much more. However, as we all know, consuming such a large quantity of delectable cheeses may not be good for us and may even increase our caloric intake. It's interesting to note that cheese, which has high levels of fat, sodium, calories, protein, calcium, and other nutrients, is among the healthiest foods, yet its excess consumption can harm the body. Here are some disadvantages of eating too much cheese. 

Disadvantages Of Too Much Cheese

Constpation

Eating excessive amounts of cheese can hamper your digestive functions. As cheese is high in fat and low in fibre, eating too much cheese can slow down digestion and cause constipation. Consuming large quantities of cheese can cause immediate stomach problems such as bloating, constipation and stomach discomfort. 

Heartburn

According to the Mayo Clinic, heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Typically, when food is swallowed, a band of muscle around the bottom of the oesophagus relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into the stomach. Eating too much cheese can cause heartburn, chest pain and throat.

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Breakouts

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Certain dairy products such as cheese may increase insulin levels, which may worsen several health conditions. Some individuals may experience acne breakouts due to excessive consumption of cheese. 

Dehydration

Cheese is a high-sodium dairy product that causes frequent dehydration. Apart from leading to high cholesterol and blood pressure levels, the excess fat and sodium content in cheese can leave you dehydrated. 

Weight Gain

Not all cheese may cause weight gain, but consuming certain cheese in excessive amounts may cause weight gain as they contain high amounts of sodium. The excess amounts of sodium in cheese cause water retention, which further leads to weight gain. 

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(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)