Cheese alternatives?

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  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Hmm... I wouldn't be able to do it. I allow myself 30g of cheddar every day. If it fits my calories, I eat it. 30g is quite quite satisfying and is around 120 calories. I like to slice it thin.
  • dw920
    dw920 Posts: 41 Member
    I try to eat cheese in moderation, but I also like to use nutritional yeast to top things like eggs, veggies, salads, etc.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    I am a cheese addict. I eat it every day and it usually features in most of my meals. Don't fight it, just grate it.
  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    auntstephie321 wrote: »
    _tannyw wrote: »
    I think I'll start eating cheese on its own, like alot of you guys said - so i can enjoy the flavour more. I think maybe then, I'll start seeing it as a treat and stop adding unnecessary extra calories to my meals :)

    not sure if you use shredded cheese or not, but I've found that grating my own extra sharp cheddar not only creates a ton of shredded cheese for one ounce, but adds tons of flavor to everything. the already shredded stuff doesn't seem to have as much of an impact as shredding fresh from the block does

    As far as I know the ready grated stuff has potato starch in hence the milder flavour. I've not seen it any other way.

    Back to OP: adding salsa can be an alternative low calorie salad topping. I add it some times. Or even pickled vegetables. Gherkins or pickle beetroot in salad is delicious.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    This will sound strange, but have you ever whisked Sriracha and lemon juice together? I used to make that little blend and use it for lots of stuff, including salad dressings. Mostly when I was obsessively eating as little as possible, but it was very tasty.
  • JShailen
    JShailen Posts: 184 Member
    MamaFunky wrote: »
    Have you ever tried goat cheese? 1 oz is 80 calories. I love it on crackers, salads, eggs, etc.

    This, goats cheese has a strong flavor so a little goes a long way.

    soft/hard goats cheese
    feta
    blue cheese

    only need about 20 grams for a sandwich/salad/omelette/whatever
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    MamaFunky wrote: »
    Have you ever tried goat cheese? 1 oz is 80 calories. I love it on crackers, salads, eggs, etc.

    Oh lord. I cannot stand goat cheese. It tastes foul to me. :s
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Just less cheese.

    I love cheese. Can't imagine never having cheese. It's often my main source of fat in salads anyway.
  • ubermofish
    ubermofish Posts: 102 Member
    Just eat the cheese and log it, why give up something so delicious? If you have the calories for it, eat cheese all day.
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    If you like feta, Sprouts has a regular fat Feta that is 70cals for 28g/1oz. They then have a fat free feta that is 30cals for 28g/1oz. You can then use a lot of the fat free kind for the amount of calories. But like most have said i just make about 28g/1oz fit in my calories almost every day. I cant give up a yummy aged sharp cheddar... :D
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    brb_2013 wrote: »
    This will sound strange, but have you ever whisked Sriracha and lemon juice together? I used to make that little blend and use it for lots of stuff, including salad dressings. Mostly when I was obsessively eating as little as possible, but it was very tasty.

    I do a salad dressing/marinade of soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and a bit of fish sauce.
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,899 Member
    fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »
    MamaFunky wrote: »
    Have you ever tried goat cheese? 1 oz is 80 calories. I love it on crackers, salads, eggs, etc.

    Oh lord. I cannot stand goat cheese. It tastes foul to me. :s

    Goat cheese tastes to me how goats smell. Just... No.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited May 2016
    I use laughing cow in my salads. Just break it up and toss it in. Makes the whole thing creamy for 35 calories.

    That said, the nutritional content of a good cheese is great for a diet. Fat and protein. I tend just not to be able to have it around because I will get into the whole block at some point...as I did yesterday. And my deficit day turns into maintenance just like that.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I have a variety of fine graters that I use with very old very dry cheese. I put about a quarter the amount usually called for. Cheese is tasty because of the fat and salt content. Just portion with care.

    Substitutes would be fatty salty. What is better than cheese? Nuts? Salted avocado? Olives? You may try the Brewers yeast to see if you can ignore the bitter undertones.
  • whitneyzelig
    whitneyzelig Posts: 2 Member
    Cottage cheese. In your eggs, pasta, salad. Hemp hearts always satisfy my cheese craving too.
  • kimdawnhayden
    kimdawnhayden Posts: 298 Member
    Goat cheese is awesome!

  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Another vote for goat cheese or blue cheese. I put about 20-30 grams in a salad with sliced strawberries and if calories allow, some walnuts, topped with a low fat vinaigrette. The most ballingest *kitten* ever!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Feta and goat cheese are low cal compared to other cheeses.

    Otherwise, go for sharp - more flavor so you don't need as much.
  • ivanfawcettgibson
    ivanfawcettgibson Posts: 193 Member
    _tannyw wrote: »
    Cheese will always be my weakness! Especially cheddar - mainly because it adds so much flavour to salads, as I hate dressings and I'm allergic to nuts. I've tried substituting for low fat cheese spreads and cottage cheese, but I feel like i need to stop the addiction! any sugestions?

    Er, why? About 30% of my diet is cheese and I lost 10lbs in 5 weeks without trying.

  • imogen__may
    imogen__may Posts: 78 Member
    I've not read every response, so this may have been suggested, but what about nutritional yeast flakes? They're really yummy, taste just like cheese, have hardly any calories and are fortified with vit B12! You can even use them to make vegan cheese, though I've never tried. I love them in scrambled eggs and on pizza :)
  • 737jac737
    737jac737 Posts: 54 Member
    edited May 2016
    I like feta cheese on my salad but there is So Much Sodium in it... I usually put a pepperocini on my salad instead. Wait... sodium....
  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    Why not just count the calories in your cheese and enjoy it?
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 634 Member
    helenrosec0 wrote: »
    I allow myself 25grams of Apetina salad cheese (similar to feta cheese) to add to my salads. I will never give up cheese, just have it in smaller amounts.

    This. Don't give up what you love.

  • flatcoatedR
    flatcoatedR Posts: 173 Member
    Eat the cheese. As long as you don't have a problem binging on it. Weigh it and work it into your calories.
    I eat cheese everyday.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Use cheese on your salad, just less of it or low fat style to save calories.
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    I eat cheese almost every day, except I avoid processed and low fat cheese. I lose weight - no problem.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    All cheese is processed. You mean like Velveeta and American cheese product? I don't eat that either, not because it's processed, but because it's nothing like real cheese and IMO not worth the calories.
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processed_cheese
  • Sweets1954
    Sweets1954 Posts: 507 Member
    There is no substitute for cheese! I have tried some of the reduced fat cheeses and some are not bad. There are also lower calorie options like mozzarella and provolone that taste good. I like to have the laughing cow wedges (35 calories each) to spread on a wasa cracker or celery as well as baby bel rounds (50-70 calories each) and string cheese (60-80 calories each) for a snack. They are already portioned so it is easier to watch the amount.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    So what I guessed you meant? Doesn't change the fact that ALL cheese is processed.
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