Weight loss diet: Eating THIS cheese could help shed the pounds
CHEESE is often avoided in dieters weight loss plans because of its reputation for having high fat content - but it’s important not to cut out dairy completely.
There are certain cheeses which are better than others for weight loss
Some cheeses should be avoided, but others can be incorporated within weight loss diets.
Nutritionist at SuperfoodUK.com, Shona Wilkinson, reveals the best cheese to opt for during your mission to shed the pounds.
Cottage cheese
“This is the best cheese to eat when you are trying to lose weight.
Weight loss: A whole cup of cottage cheese is approximately 163 calories
Not only is cottage cheese good for you, but it tastes delicious and can be used in so many different ways
“Not only is cottage cheese good for you, but it tastes delicious and can be used in so many different ways.
“A whole cup of cottage cheese is only approximately 163 calories.
“In addition, it is a great source of protein - it gives you nearly 50 per cent of the daily recommended protein intake.”
Whipped cream cheese
“This is a low calorie alternative to regular cheeses as a tablespoon of whipped cream cheese has only 30 calories and just two and half grams of fat.
Weight loss: Whipped cream cheese is a low calorie alternative to regular cheeses
“It’s a great alternative low calorie killing to add to sandwiches or crackers.
Mozzarella
“Compared to regular full fat cheeses mozzarella is not only low in calories but also contains protein, which will help fill you up between meals and stop you from continually grazing through out the day.”
Other cheeses are on the bad end of the high-fat, high sodium spectrum.
Weight loss: Mozzarella is not only low in calories but also contains protein
Goat cheese and blue cheese
Around 28g of these cheeses contains 6g of saturate fat or nearly 30 per cent of the daily recommended value.
Roquefort and Parmesan
These processed cheeses are high in sodium.
High-fat cheese could actually be good for our health, according to research.