Also, hard cheeses like parmesan grate easier at room temperature whereas a cheddar consistency grates easier when cold. I sometimes even freeze it for 10 min before I grate. When it comes to how much dairy you should be getting each day, it depends on your age. The amount each person needs can vary between 2 and 3 cups each day, according to USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations choosemyplate.
The following cheeses are naturally lower in fat than others. And if you choose reduced-fat versions, you can save on calories and fat even more. Though people think calcium when they think of cheese, cheese is also a great source of protein, plus phosphorus, vitamin A and zinc.
Whether you want to buy low-fat cheese to lower your intake of fat, boost your intake of protein, or simply to cut calories, we have the best options. By Emily Shiffer. Keep in mind that restaurant menus rarely inform you about how much saturated fat or cholesterol a dish contains. So if you can't resist your favorite restaurant's cheesiest meal, see if you can make it at home with a healthier twist. Looking to start a diet to better manage your cholesterol? Changing lifelong eating habits can be scary at first, but our guide will make it easier.
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Need a quick on-the-go snack? Opt for a part-skim mozzarella stick, or string cheese, which only has six grams of fat but seven grams of protein. Part-skim shredded mozzarella is also a great low-fat cheese to include in pasta dishes, warm sandwiches, salads, and yes, pizza. Nutrition info: 80 calories, 6 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 1 grams of carbs.
United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Getty Images. Although she notes there's no reason to fear fat within the context of an overall healthy diet, here are the five best cheeses that are also low in fat: Cottage Cheese Although cottage cheese has recently become trendy, the food has long been a staple for dieters.
Nutrition info: calories, 5 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbs Feta Common in Mediterranean recipes, feta only sets you back six grams of fat per one-ounce serving. Nutrition info: 75 calories, 6 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein, 1 grams of carbs Goat Cheese Tangy and creamy, a one-ounce serving of goat cheese contains six grams of fat and five grams of protein.
Nutrition info: 75 calories, 6 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbs Ricotta Typically featured in pasta dishes like lasagna, ricotta is pretty versatile—and low in fat. Nutrition info: calories, 10 grams of fat, 14 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbs Mozzarella Need a quick on-the-go snack? Nutrition info: 80 calories, 6 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 1 grams of carbs Melissa Matthews Health Writer Melissa Matthews is the Health Writer at Men's Health, covering the latest in food, nutrition, and health.
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