Yes, You Can Eat Cheese and Still Lose Weight — Here Are the Kinds You Should Pick

Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RD, LDN, and nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition, recommends brie because it's high in vitamins B6 and B12, which can help boost energy. Plus, it's rich and creamy, so a little goes a long way, which means you're less likely to overeat it.

Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, and founder of Real Nutrition NYC, said cottage cheese is good for people looking to lose weight since it's high in protein and pretty low in calories. One half-cup serving of low-fat (two percent milkfat) cottage cheese is 90 calories, 12 grams of protein, and five grams of carbs.

"The protein will help you to stay full and the flavour will quench your craving," she told POPSUGAR. "Easy addition to breakfast or lunch or snack time!"

Feta cheese is made from sheep milk or a combo of sheep and goat milk, which means it might be easier to digest (and not result in a belly bloat) for people who are lactose intolerant or have a sensitivity to cow's milk. It also has the B vitamin riboflavin, Monica explained, which can help boost energy and metabolism.

Amy likes that it has a strong flavour but is lower in calories, so a little goes a long way. "This allows you to have more portion control and to not go overboard but to get the flavour you really want in your dishes," she said.

Amy said parmesan is the best cheese for weight loss because it's so low in calories: 20 calories and 1.5 grams of fat per tablespoon. Parmesan also has vitamin A and calcium.

"Because it is is low moisture, it has a more intense flavour, so a little goes a long way," she said. "Add it to your veggies and sprinkle it on your salad — it is your best bet!"

String cheese makes for the perfect snack because it's low-cal and already comes preportioned. Amy likes string cheese for weight loss, too.

"I am a fan of portion-controlled cheeses such as string cheese or Babybel cheese since it is satisfying but portioned so you can take it to go," she said. "[You don't] easily overindulge, but still feel like you are enjoying the flavours you crave."