1.   When buying, avoid cheese that is discoloured under the rind.

2.   I often tell my friends that the especially important thing is to avoid cheese at night.

3.   Avoid cheeses turning gray under the rind or those that appear dried out or cracked.

4.   Avoid nonfat cheeses, which are rubbery.

5.   Avoid cheeses that are hard, discolored or misshapen, or have ammoniated rinds.

6.   I avoid English cheeses.

7.   They should also avoid soft cheeses like feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined and Mexican-style cheese.

8.   --Do not eat products made from unpasteurized milk, and avoid soft cheeses like Brie.

9.   Pregnant women are advised to reheat ready-to-eat foods, including cold cuts, and avoid soft cheeses.