It’s long been rumoured that cheese could be a lot better for us than we originally thought, but a new study has found that this savoury snack could now even be considered a superfood.

That’s right; what had previously been thought of as a deliciously naughty treat, could now be given a green light as officially good for us.

The research, which looks at the probiotics found in different cheeses, claims that healthy bacteria can be found in abundance in Swiss cheeses such as Emmental and Gruyère.

Probiotics, aka live bacteria, are known for having a positive effect on our digestive systems, can reduce inflammation and boost immunity. You see, despite the word ‘bacteria’ often holding negative connotations, we actually need the good kind in our bodies to keep, in particular, our gut healthy and working properly.

Apparently, this is enough to welcome both Emmental and Gruyère into the superfood hall of fame, joining other foods such as blueberries, kale and broccoli.

These types of cheese have just made it to superfood status