I just love cheese!

NS81
NS81 Posts: 192 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love cheese... Feta is my favorite, but really, I don't know that I've come across a cheese that I didn't like... What is the healthiest option? Instead of regular shredded cheddar, use...

(**aside from the obvious option of moderation - consider that included!)

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  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    Cheese is high in calcium--so eat away!

    In my estimation, the biggest problem with cheese is that the processing results in a higher sodium content. Swiss cheese is typically much better in that regard than American or Cheddar.
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    I'm a fellow cheese lover... The only "healthier" option I really turn to is the Sargento ultra thin stuff for my sandwiches and burgers. It's really not any healthier, just comes in smaller portions. Moderation. Meh.

    Edited because I can't type.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Honestly- feta is a pretty good substitute for cheddar in terms of calories and fat. The same goes for blue cheese and other very flavorful cheeses that can taste like more than what they are.

    That said- I eat all of the cheeses. Right now in the fridge I've got feta, smoked gouda, and an American blue cheese. I eat them. I love them. I weigh them so that I can control how much I have.
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    Thank you for the input! :smile:
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    Love all cheeses here too!! One of my current favorites is goat cheese. Its great on omelettes, on crackers, potatoes, etc. YUM!!
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    I also eat all the cheeses - I really don't know if there is a kind I don't like. Feta is my favorite though - preferably sheep feta :D

    The only tip I have is - I personally find that buying good quality aged cheddar is better than say a big block of traditional supermarket cheddar. Don't get me wrong I buy and like the supermarket bars of cheese, but if I buy something really good (say an aged smoked english cheddar *drool*) I can get away with using less in my dish because the taste is stronger.
  • happysquidmuffin
    happysquidmuffin Posts: 651 Member
    I just love Smoked Gouda and Parmesan... I've found that if you get a really tiny grater, like one you might use for garlic, the very finely shredded cheese looks like alot more than it is, and you can cover whatever it is that you are putting it on more evenly (pizza, a salad, etc) so that you can use slightly less and still get your cheese fix!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I like a good hard cheese like Romano or Parmesan. I grate it and just a little adds a ton of cheese flavor.
  • nicoleambersumpter
    nicoleambersumpter Posts: 48 Member
    +1 for Goats cheese.

    I've recently been using it in a recipe for Goats cheese mushroom Burgers... Can't get past it atm... I too am a HUGE lover of cheese.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    Goat cheese. meeehhhhehehehe (bleating sound)
    Love me some goat cheese.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    Honestly- feta is a pretty good substitute for cheddar in terms of calories and fat. The same goes for blue cheese and other very flavorful cheeses that can taste like more than what they are.

    That said- I eat all of the cheeses. Right now in the fridge I've got feta, smoked gouda, and an American blue cheese. I eat them. I love them. I weigh them so that I can control how much I have.

    Feta is gouda, but cheddah is bettah! bwa-ha-ha-ha
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
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    "cheese, I just love cheese, raaaahlly I doooo!"
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    I love most cheeses too especially sheep feta, manchego and a Greek cheese called Graviera-so good!
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    I love most cheeses too especially sheep feta, manchego and a Greek cheese called Graviera-so good!

    I'm not familiar with manchego... hmmm... I'll have to try it!

    Thanks again everyone!
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Cheeseaholic here. Calorie and sodium wise Low Fat Lacy Swiss is about the best you can do IMO. String cheese light isn't so bad either. I recently got into the Laughing Cow spreadables and they are good too @ 30 cal but the sodium is a little high.
  • fatalis_vox
    fatalis_vox Posts: 106 Member
    Best tip for "healthier" cheese options?

    Hard cheeses.

    These tend to have lower fat and sodium content, therefore lower calories. Also, I find it's easier to moderate my intake because they're more prone to crumbling when you try to slice them, and I get frustrated and quit. XD
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    Thank you for the advice!
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    Obviously, the only solution is to give up all other foods, and eat. all. the. cheese!!!
  • Jenni129
    Jenni129 Posts: 692 Member
    I could go for this right now

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  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    Obviously, the only solution is to give up all other foods, and eat. all. the. cheese!!!

    Lol - Consider it done!
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    Any cheese! All of the cheese! Full of calcium and good-for-you micros. Harder ones tend to be friendlier with their calories and sugars, but I wouldn't worry about that as long as you're sticking to your goals. I think you'll find many people here are also cheese fans. I kind of want to know how many different kinds of cheeses everyone has in their fridge right now. For me, it's brie, feta, gouda, parmesan, queso fresco, mozzarella, swiss, american (grilled cheese!), neufchatel, ricotta, queso blanco, and cheddar. If you can't already tell, I'm a fan of cheese.
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    Any cheese! All of the cheese! Full of calcium and good-for-you micros. Harder ones tend to be friendlier with their calories and sugars, but I wouldn't worry about that as long as you're sticking to your goals. I think you'll find many people here are also cheese fans. I kind of want to know how many different kinds of cheeses everyone has in their fridge right now. For me, it's brie, feta, gouda, parmesan, queso fresco, mozzarella, swiss, american (grilled cheese!), neufchatel, ricotta, queso blanco, and cheddar. If you can't already tell, I'm a fan of cheese.

    That is an amazing cheese selection for one fridge! (completely jealous lol) I think ours consists of feta, american, mozzarella, cheddar... and maybe babybel

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