Is cream cheese junk food?

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asked Feb 22 in Other-Food Drink by et2dx5du7e (860 points)
Is cream cheese junk food?

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answered Feb 22 by LandeMark (11,060 points)
Cream cheese is not a junk food although it can be unhealthy when eaten in excess.

Cream cheese is high in fat and calories.

However cream cheese does contain healthy nutrients such as calcium and Vitamin A.

As long as you don't eat too much cream cheese and you eat other healthier foods and a well balanced diet the cream cheese is health to eat.

Eating too much cream cheese could also cause weight gain as well.

When compared to other dairy products the cream cheese is less in protein content.

The low fat or light cream cheese varieties are healthier options that regular cream cheese.

Cream cheese is both healthy and unhealthy.

Cream cheese is considered to be unhealthy as a result of it's high saturated fat and calorie content.

But when consumed in moderation it's healthy to eat cream cheese.

Eating too much cream cheese could cause you to feel bloated, may have diarrhea, stomach pain and stomach cramps.

Cream cheese is made from cream, milk, salt and culture and can also contain stabilizers such as carob bean gum and carrageenan.

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