As we race towards 2025, health trends are on the rise and not surprisingly it’s predicted many will be looking to increase protein in their diets.
With the cost of protein-fortified powders soaring and ultra-processed foods and weight loss injections hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, 2025 could see a pivot to meeting our protein needs from whole foods such as cheese.
Monica Chauhan, commercial manager at Telford-based Bridge Cheese, which supplies cheese and dairy products across the food industry, highlighted the importance of embracing the protein power of cheese.
“Cheese is not only delicious and versatile but also a powerhouse of protein. The benefits are well known to be vital to support building and maintaining muscle mass.”
Celebrity trainers such as Harley Pasternak, who has worked with stars such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Robert Pattinson, emphasise the critical role of protein for muscle repair and overall health. He often recommends incorporating protein-rich cheeses such as mozzarella and Italian cheese into meals for an easy and delicious protein boost.
Gunnar Peterson, known for training celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashians, also stresses the necessity of protein in maintaining muscle mass. He highlights cheese as a versatile and tasty source of high-quality protein.
Monica says she is gearing up for a rise in demand for Mozzarella: “Mozzarella is considered to be a healthier choice, it has 20g of fat per 100g, which is much lower than a cheddar, usually around 35g per 100g. It also has around 24g of protein per 100g. Like other cheeses, it is a good source of calcium and can help prevent osteoporosis. Fresh mozzarella has a lot of probiotics to help the gut too – another health trend featuring heavily in 2024 which I’m sure will continue into the new year.
“In 2025 we predict there’ll be an increased focus on nutrients from the versatile cheese world and these protein powerhouses will make 2025 the year of protein-powered health.”
