Can you eat cheese with Gastroparesis?

By Dr Jorge Metri (PhD) | Reviewed by Dr Anny Manrich (PhD)
Page last updated: 06/06/2023 | Next review date: 06/06/2025
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Author bio

Dr Jorge Metri PhD is a Nutritionist with vast experience in food design with natural ingredients. He also researches sensory sciences and food quality with cutting-edge technologies like Machine Learning. He writes and reviews content on these topics.

Dr Jorge Metri’s highlights:

  • Invited Reviewer of two international scientific Journals
  • PhD in Food Science with emphasis on reduced-fat salad dressings with non-animal derived proteins at Universidad De Las Américas Puebla
  • Diploma in Artificial Intelligence at Universidad Anáhuac, México
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition at the Universidad Latino

“Science shows its true impact when we make it understandable for everyone” – Dr Jorge Metri PhD.

Professional experience:

Prior to doing his PhD, Jorge Metri worked as an independent nutritionist for almost two years, focusing on sports nutrition to enhance the performance of swimmers and triathletes.

Jorge Metri has worked on several multidisciplinary research projects, including fruit processing, the production of protein-based products, spices, seasonings, jams, and artificial intelligence applied to agriculture production and food quality.

In the food technology area, Jorge Metri has contributed to improving sales and profits of two entrepreneurs of artisanal food products by reformulating their products and standardizing their processes.

Due to the high volume of food production and innovation, the food industry will need new technologies for food characterization in the next years; Jorge Metri is looking for studying such technologies, in 2022, he was selected as a finalist in the IFT FIRST 2022 Food Science event for the Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division Graduate Student Pangborn Oral Competition with the work titled: Machine Learning Models for Mayonnaise Acceptability Prediction.

Education:

  • 2018 – 2023: PhD in Food Science at Universidad De Las Américas Puebla of Puebla, México
  • 2022: Diploma in Artificial Intelligence at Universidad Anáhuac, México
  • 2011 – 2016: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition at the Universidad Latino of Mérida Yucatán, México.

Main publications of Jorge Metri:

Conference papers:

You can view some of Dr Metri’s work below and links to his professional profiles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-metri-ojeda/ 

Research Gate:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jorge-Carlos-Metri-Ojeda-2 

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SBi5hE8AAAAJ&hl=es 

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7333-3688 


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Dr Anny Manrich PhD is a food Engineer with expertise in Food Technology, Natural Polymers, Edible Films, Enzymes, and Nanotechnology. She writes and reviews content on these topics.

Dr Anny Manrich’s Highlights: 

  • Research and Technology at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Biochemistry at the Federal University of Sao Carlos/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany
  • Bachelor of Food Engineering at the University of Campinas/ Brazil and a one-year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich/ Germany

 

“To solve a problem, global vision and multifactorial understanding are necessary. Therefore, in addition to expertise, one should seek multidisciplinary thinking connected with science and reality” – Dr Anny Manrich, PhD.

Professional Experience: 

Dr Anny Manrich’s Experience Joining the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, as soon as she completed her doctorate, 

 

Dr Anny Manrich has worked on several projects, including the more than three-year partnership project with BRF, a major food producer in Brazil. As a postdoctoral fellow. 

 

Dr Anny Manrich has also contributed to several business consultancies and research projects of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory System in areas such as food technology, fibres, films and coatings and Nanotechnology; in a very determined way, having a great team relationship, being creative and committed. 

Growing concerns about the safe introduction of nanomaterials into today’s life emphasises the need to create regulatory documentation in front of characterising, using and testing them. Dr Anny Manrich worked for two years on a characterization project for nanoscale materials, with the aim of exploring their possible health effects.

 

Despite not having specific academic training in packaging or polymeric films, Dr Anny Manrich works at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation in areas of edible and biodegradable films produced from agricultural waste and in the development of films with greater resistance to water, having articles published in renowned scientific journals, which demonstrates her multidisciplinary understanding and creativity. 

 

In addition, she worked for four years as a consultant to a food company to develop a line of snacks that are healthy and that add functional ingredients, physiologically active compounds that bring health benefits, made from fruits and vegetables, enabling diet improvement, disease prevention and reduction of nutritional deficiencies. 

Dr Anny Manrich participated as a member of the examination board for two Master’s exams and one PhD exam at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Federal University of São Carlos.

Education:

  • 2001 Bachelor in Food Engineering at the State University of Campinas, Brazil
  • 1999 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich
  • 2004 Master in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
  • 2012 PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
  • 2010 One year scholarship at the Technical University of Munich

The main publications of Dr. Anny Manrich are:

Articles

Manrich, A., Moreira, F. K., Otoni, C. G., Lorevice, M. V., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. (2017). Hydrophobic edible films made up of tomato cutin and pectin. Carbohydrate Polymers, 164, 83-91.

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H. A., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Correlating emulsion characteristics with the properties of active starch films loaded with lemongrass essential oil. Food Hydrocolloids, 100, 105428.

Norcino, L. B., Mendes, J. F., Natarelli, C. V. L., Manrich, A., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Pectin films loaded with copaiba oil nanoemulsions for potential use as bio-based active packaging. Food Hydrocolloids, 106, 105862.

Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization of trypsin on chitosan gels: Use of different activation protocols and comparison with other supports. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 43.1 (2008): 54-61.

Manrich, Anny; Komesu, Andrea ; Adriano, Wellington Sabino; Tardioli, Paulo Waldir ; Giordano, Raquel Lima Camargo . Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Agarose and on Chitosan Supports. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, v. 161, p. 455-467, 2010.

Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Neto, A. S., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Mattoso, L. H. C., & Martins, M. A. (2019). Development and physical-chemical properties of pectin film reinforced with spent coffee grounds by continuous casting. Carbohydrate polymers, 210, 92-99..

Milessi, T. S., Kopp, W., Rojas, M. J., Manrich, A., Baptista-Neto, A., Tardioli, P. W., … & Giordano, R. L. (2016). Immobilization and stabilization of an endoxylanase from Bacillus subtilis (XynA) for xylooligosaccharides (XOs) production. Catalysis Today, 259, 130-139.

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Manrich, A., Pinheiro, A. C. M., Oliveira, J. E., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2020). Development, physical‐chemical properties, and photodegradation of pectin film reinforced with malt bagasse fibers by continuous casting. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(39), 49178.

Mendes, J. F., Martins, J. T., Manrich, A., Luchesi, B. R., Dantas, A. P. S., Vanderlei, R. M., … & Martins, M. A. (2021). Thermo-physical and mechanical characteristics of composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) e spent coffee grounds (SCG). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29, 2888-2900..

Mendes, J. F., Norcino, L. B., Martins, H. H., Manrich, A., Otoni, C. G., Carvalho, E. E. N., … & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Development of quaternary nanocomposites made up of cassava starch, cocoa butter, lemongrass essential oil nanoemulsion, and brewery spent grain fibers. Journal of Food Science, 86(5), 1979-1996.

Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. (2021). Manufacture and performance of peanut skin cellulose nanocrystals. Scientia Agricola, 79.

Nascimento, V. M., Manrich, A., Tardioli, P. W., de Campos Giordano, R., de Moraes Rocha, G. J., & Giordano, R. D. L. C. (2016). Alkaline pretreatment for practicable production of ethanol and xylooligosaccharides. Bioethanol, 2(1)..

Manrich, Anny, de Oliveira, J. E., Martins, M. A., & Mattoso, L. H. C. Physicochemical and Thermal Characterization of the Spirulina platensis. J. Agric. Sci. Technol. B, v. 10, p. 298-307, 2020.

 

Book Chapter

Terra, I. A. A., Aoki, P. H., Delezuk, J. A. D. M., Martins, M. A., Manrich, A., Silva, M. J., … & Miranda, P. B. (2022). Técnicas de Caracterização de Polímeros. Nanotecnologia Aplicada a Polímeros, 614.

 

Conference Papers

Ferreira, L. F., Luvizaro, L. B., Manrich, A., Martins, M. A., Júnior, M. G., & Dias, M. V. (2017). Comparação da estabilidade de suspensões poliméricas de amido/tocoferol e quitosana/tocoferol. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE POLÍMEROS, 14., 2017, Águas de Lindóia, SP.

Manrich, A., Hubinger, S. Z., & Paris, E. C. (2017). Citotoxicidade causada por nanomateriais: avaliação do micronúcleo. In: WORKSHOP DA REDE DE NANOTECNOLOGIA APLICADA AO AGRONEGÓCIO, 9., 2017, São Carlos. Anais… São Carlos: Embrapa Instrumentação, 2017. p. 655-658. 

Manrich, Anny, et al. Immobilization and Stabilization of Xylanase by multipoint covalent attachment on Glyoxyl Agarose Support. The 31st Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2009.

 

Manrich, Anny, et al. Application of immobilized xylanase on hydrolysis of soluble wood hemicelluloses after using microwave and organosolv pre-treatments. The 32nd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. 2010.

 

You can view some of Dr Anny’s work below and links to her professional profile. 

 

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anny-Manrich-2  

 

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23103497100  

 

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Ea9qpr0AAAAJ  

 

Linkedin: https://br.linkedin.com/in/anny-manrich-20693129

 


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In this article, we will answer the query “Can you eat cheese with Gastroparesis?” Additionally, the article will present relevant information on how to choose the appropriate cheese, and what are the alternatives to cheese if you can’t consume it.

Can you eat cheese with Gastroparesis?

Yes, you can consume certain types of cheese if you have Gastroparesis; you should prefer all low-fat cheese instead of those with high fat content. Keep reading to know why and how to select the appropriate cheese! (1,2)

Can specific types of cheese be more tolerable for individuals with Gastroparesis, and how to identify them?

Yes, low-fat cheeses are more tolerable for individuals with Gastroparesis in comparison to high-fat cheeses (1).

Normally, low-fat cheeses are associated with a white color, but you can guide yourself with food labels. You should look at the label and find the fat content per serving of product, here is a summary of the fat classification in cheese (3):

Fat content per serving
Fat-free0.5 g 
Low fat0.5 – 3 g
Light *Less than 50 % fat than the regular product
Reduced fat *Less than 25 % fat than the regular product

* warning: a light or reduced fat cheese could still have enough fat to exacerbate Gastroparesis symptoms. Adapted from Mistry (3).

Some cheeses like Cottage and skim milk Ricotta have low fat content (2 – 8 g/100 g of cheese), so you can select those cheeses (4,5). 

Nowadays, there are a lot of different cheeses like mozzarella, Swiss, cheddar, Gouda, among others with low-fat, free-fat, light, and reduced fat versions; from all these, you should look for low-fat and free-fat (1,3).

Light and reduced fat claims are based on a certain percentage of fat reduction with respect to the traditional one. For instance, a Swiss cheese can have more than 30 % of fat, a reduced fat Swiss cheese could have approximately 22.5 % fat, which could make your Gastroparesis symptoms worse (3).

How does fat impact Gastroparesis symptoms?

Fat could delay the stomach emptying, and the slow stomach emptying is the cause of all symptoms in Gastroparesis, such as abdominal pain, inflammation, nausea, and vomiting (1).

Therefore, consuming high amounts of fat will increase all the Gastroparesis symptoms.

Are there any potential benefits or drawbacks to eating cheese with Gastroparesis?

Consuming cheeses can provide you with some health benefits like (6):

  • It provides you with high quality proteins needed for a strong immune system, creation of muscles and tissues like organs or hair.
  • Cheeses contain calcium and vitamin D, which are helpful to maintain a good bone health, prevent osteoporosis, and vitamin D is linked to a stronger immune system.

On the other hand, there are potential drawbacks if you have an allergy to milk’s protein or lactose intolerance. Allergic reactions could be a serious problem, so you should avoid cheeses if you have an allergy to milk (6,7).

Lactose intolerance could produce very uncomfortable symptoms like diarrhea, inflammation, and flatulence (6,7).

In any case, if you have an allergy or lactose intolerance, the best thing you could do is look for a cheese alternative.

Are there any alternatives to traditional cheese for individuals who cannot tolerate it with Gastroparesis?

Tofu is an excellent alternative to cheese, and it is allowed in a Gastroparesis diet. The only drawback of Tofu is that the protein of soybean is not as good as milk’s protein (8). Tofu’s protein lacks Methionine, an essential amino acid needed for a correct metabolism (9).

However, you can boost the Tofu’s protein quality by combining it with a cereal like pasta, potato, or white rice (9).

Conclusion

In this article, we will answer the query “Can you eat cheese with Gastroparesis?” Additionally, the article will present relevant information on how to choose the appropriate cheese, and what are the alternatives to cheese if you can’t consume it.

References

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  1. Wytiaz V, Homko C, Duffy F, Schey R, Parkman HP. Foods provoking and alleviating symptoms in gastroparesis: patient experiences. Dig Dis Sci, 2015;60(4):1052-1058
  1. Mistry VV. Low fat cheese technology. Int Dairy J, 2001;11(4–7):413–22. 
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  1. Qamer S, Deshmukh M, Patole S. Probiotics for cow’s milk protein allergy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pediatr, 2019;178(8):1139–49.
  1. Garrigue P, Bodin-Hullin A, Gonzalez S, Sala Q, Guillet B. An alternate, egg-free radiolabeled meal formulation for gastric-emptying scintigraphy. Clin Nucl Med, 2017;42(7):540–1.
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