Is Cheese Healthy?
Yes, Cheese Is Healthy, This Dietitian Said — Here's How to Eat It and Still Lose Weight
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"When it comes to cheese, personal preference is most important," Anna told POPSUGAR. "I'd rather you eat one serving of a higher-fat cheese rather than have three servings of a lower-fat cheese." That said, Anna typically recommends a lower-fat cheese that has fewer calories and less saturated fat. "Part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat cottage cheese are two of my favourites," she said.
But if you have trouble limiting yourself when it comes to milder cheeses, "I would recommend choosing cheese with stronger flavours so that it's easier to have an appropriate portion size," Anna told POPSUGAR. "It can be a lot easier to have a pinch of Parmesan or crumble of feta on your salad than just one ounce of mozzarella." Here's more on which cheeses are best for weight loss in particular.
It comes down to personal preference and learning how to work through your own overeating impulses so that you can enjoy cheese without going overboard too often. "The key is the same as with many other indulgent foods," Anna said. "Moderation!"