Cheese Nutrition: The 7 Healthiest Ones to Enjoy

3. Ricotta Name one thing more delicious than fresh ricotta with honey and tasted bread? We seriously drool every time we think about a spoonful of ricotta thanks to the delicious, mild, creamy flavor that’s a little bit sweet and a little bit salty. It’s so so good. And it’s also good for you. This cheese is lower in sodium than other cheese options, it’s high in protein and calcium, and it also packs a nutritious punch thanks to vitamin A, vitamin B, zinc and phosphorous. Load it onto bread, pasta, crackers or eat by the spoonful—we won’t judge.