commercial cheese when raw isn't available-what kind?

[eastkygal]

I am liking the thought of having cheese and nuts for lunch most days. So, far it is working out good. After a good fatty breakfast, I'm not wanting much until supper. There are no organic cheeses or definitely no raw cheeses that I have found available anywhere near me. I've been eating the "higher quality?" cheese from the deli section of the grocery. Are there any commercial cheeses, or any cheese not organic or raw that could offer at least some of the benefits of eating raw cheese?
From my understanding regular cheese is okay when used in cooked foods??
Sorry so many questions, but I'm really gung-ho and already feeling the benefits of the change.

[cristeen]

If you can't find/afford raw or organic, the next best thing is usually Tillamook.

[Millie Ivy]

I usually buy Organic Valley Raw cheese at my local Kroger. If you have a Kroger nearby, go and tell them you are interested, I have had awesome experiences with Kroger!

OR- Contact Organic Valley and see if they have raw cheese available in your area.

[Mrshawwk]

I second the use of Tillamook. From what I've heard, their cows are mostly grassfed, and their milk is "barely" pasteurized.

[dogmom327]

I really love Tillamook and for us it's local : However, most of the time we try to stick with Morningland. There's a co-op locally that orders from the monthly.

[sharr610]

I'd say do go for a grassfed if you can't find raw.

[pandora665]

Originally Posted by sharr610

I'd say do go for a grassfed if you can't find raw.

Trader Joe's regularly has New Zealand grass-fed white cheddar, both 3-6 month aged as well as sharp. The 3-6 month isn't labeled as "grass-fed", but I talked to the cheese manager, and it is (from the same company as the NZ sharp grassfed). TJ's also sometimes has raw aged cheese and always has Tillamook. FYI, if that's an option.

Also, cheese does freeze well, if you're interested in stocking up when you get to stores with more options.

[Mama2Kayla]

We eat a lot of Kerrygold cheese around here.

[BetsyPage]

Originally Posted by pandora665

Trader Joe's regularly has New Zealand grass-fed white cheddar, both 3-6 month aged as well as sharp. The 3-6 month isn't labeled as "grass-fed", but I talked to the cheese manager, and it is (from the same company as the NZ sharp grassfed). TJ's also sometimes has raw aged cheese and always has Tillamook. FYI, if that's an option.

Also, cheese does freeze well, if you're interested in stocking up when you get to stores with more options.

Oh that's great, I just bought some & was wondering!

[PeggyinNC]

I was going to say Tillamook, but looks like it's a chorus! Also, I love Havarti from Denmark, it is soooo good. Can't go wrong with Kerrygold, either.

[Koalamom]

If we can't find raw, we go for hard cheeses. The longer the aging process, the better at making it more digestible.