If we had our way, cheese would be its own food group. From toasted cheddar, to sprinkled parmesan, it’s fair to say we’re in a constant love affair with that little block of wonder resting in our fridge. Here are nine ways we know our lives are better as cheese lovers… Variety Is The Spice Of Life It’s too easy to get stuck in a rut, and when life gets tiresome, you can fall into the same trap of eating the same meal every day. There’s no need to let your food choices grow mundane. We’re all about taking a bite from any block. As for the style? You can grate, cube and melt your cheese across meats, pasta or baked potatoes… Feel free to shake things up a little. Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover… Or a cheese by its smell. Trust us, you might need to hold your nose (slightly) but taking risks are well worth it. Just make sure to warn the roommates before storing it in the fridge… The Ultimate Comfort Food Long day in work? Soaked from stepping off the bus? Or suffering from last night’s antics? An Irish mammy might recommend some flat 7-up but we’ve got out our eyes on the prize. Grilled cheese toasties are proven to make life instantly better. Travelling Broadens The Minds… … And the taste buds. Whether you sample some Swiss Gruyere, or some Italian Gorgonzola, we know the taste benefits of being open to some exotic dairy. Proof that you don’t need a passport to get a taste of the world. Them Bones Them Bones Need Calcium A glass of milk isn’t the only way to get in your daily calcium requirement. Sprinkle that cheese around like fairy dust. It’s good for you and tastes like scattered gold? We think we know who’s winning… The Original Is Always Better Than The Sequel If we’ve learned one thing from movies, it’s that the original is ALWAYS better than the sequel. We’re looking at you ‘Home Alone’, Bridget Hones Diary’, ‘The Hangover’…. It’s safe to say, that while we appreciate chocolate fondue, nothing will beat the original cheese. Melted goodness with dipping bread? It was never really in question… Keeping It Simple Can Really Pay Off Sometimes the best dinners are the simple home-cooked ones our mammy made. Whether it was macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes with a dollop of butter and some grated cheddar, or a pasta bake. Too tired to move off the couch? If you’re a cheddar champ, cheese and crackers may slip into your dinner menu on occasion (and by occasion we clearly mean once a week). Taking A Walk On The Wild Side There’s a counter of options at the supermarket, and you’re looking to try something new to your usual basket of eggs, milk and bread. Why not take a wander down to the dairy aisle and experiment with some new slabs? Or ask for a sample and work out what flavours you prefer. It’s like our favourite game of show and tell (where we get to eat the shiny prize). Puns As if we didn’t already love a bite of cheese, then we went and brought in terrible puns that we can’t help but love. You know you’re addicted to cheese when you’re laughing at awful puns. And for anyone who pretends we’re not hilarious? You gouda brie kidding us. (Sorry, we had to) This article is brought to you by the National Dairy Council, find more recipes and tips here.