Love Eating Cheese? You Shouldn’t Eat Too Much of It!

 

According to Medical News Today, maltodextrin is safe to consume but excessive consumption can increase the risk of diabetes and high cholesterol.

 

Part 1. Vocabulary

wedges      /wej/ n ( plural form)

- a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge.

 

Ex. I love eating potato wedges with cream.

 

Menu         /ˈmenyo͞o/ n

                   - a list of dishes available in a restaurant.

 

                   Ex. Kindly give us the menu so that we can choose our food.

 

prompted   /präm(p)t/ v ( past tense )

                   - cause (someone) to take a course of action.

 

 Ex. The heavy rain prompted people to move to higher places to avoid flooding.

 

excessive   /ikˈsesiv/ adj.

                  - more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

 

Ex. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy during the party.

 

obesity       /ōˈbēsədē/ n

                  - the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

 

Ex. The problem of obesity among children is increasing because of bad eating habits.

 

 

Part 2. Comprehension questions

Is eating melted cheese healthy?

What is found in melted cheese?

What will happen if there is excessive consumption of Maltodextrin?

What do you call the condition of people with severe cases of weight increase?

What is the reminder given by Public Health Malaysia to parents and restaurant owners?

 

 

Part 3. Article Reading

Cheesy wedges, cheese naan, or anything that comes with melted cheese is sure to attract cheese lovers! They don’t only smell good but they actually taste delicious!

 

Melted cheese is like a must-have item on the menu for restaurant owners to increase the value of their products. But have you ever thought if it is actually really made from cheese? And most importantly, if they’re safe to be eaten?

 

In a Facebook post, Public Health Malaysia (PHM) has urged people to stop consuming melted cheese as the ingredients are unhealthy. Naan, for instance, is healthy food on its own. But the need to catch up with the trend has prompted people to add melted cheese into anything they can think of. Now, here’s what melted cheese is really made of.

 

Melted cheese is actually a processed food that’s made of multiple flavorings, salt, sugar, and maltodextrin.

 

Maltodextrin is a white, starchy powder that manufacturers add to many foods to enhance their flavor, thickness, or shelf-life. It is typically found in packaged food such as pastries, candies, and soft drinks.

 

According to Medical News Today, maltodextrin is safe to consume but excessive consumption can increase the risk of diabetes and high cholesterol.

 

This means your sugar level will definitely rise if you have melted cheese or anything with maltodextrin on your menu. People with diabetes are strictly prohibited from consuming the ingredient.

 

Public Health Malaysia also said that melted cheese is not just a favorite among adults but also among children who will see an increase in their weight and in severe cases, obesity.

 

PHM ended the post by reminding the people, including parents and the restaurant owners to NOT excessively include melted cheese in their menu.

 

We won’t deny that food sometimes tastes better when they’re served with melted cheese, but after seeing this explanation by PHM, are you planning to reduce the consumption? Is this possibly a goodbye to cheese naan and cheesy wedges?

 

Source: Azri Azizan, March 24, 2022, https://worldofbuzz.com