Cheeses that experts say are best and worst for heart health this holiday season

Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it's not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don't have to be completely off-limits.

While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show cheese may not even raise heart disease risk.

"Traditionally, hard and aged cheeses such as cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère and processed...