i love my cheese

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  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    One serving of cheese is a stupid tease. I had to cut it. I can't just eat a serving. That's ridiculous to me.

    In cutting it out, you may be harming yourself. Hard cheeses are a source of some amazing nutrients. Check out this interview with a medical researcher, Dr. Chris Masterjohn, who is doing cutting edge research in nutrition. http://mercola.fileburst.com/PDF/ExpertInterviewTranscripts/Interview-ChrisMasterjohn.pdf

    I will reject anything from Mercola. Lol. No thanks. I do not eat any dairy.
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    One serving of cheese is a stupid tease. I had to cut it. I can't just eat a serving. That's ridiculous to me.

    In cutting it out, you may be harming yourself. Hard cheeses are a source of some amazing nutrients. Check out this interview with a medical researcher, Dr. Chris Masterjohn, who is doing cutting edge research in nutrition. http://mercola.fileburst.com/PDF/ExpertInterviewTranscripts/Interview-ChrisMasterjohn.pdf

    I will reject anything from Mercola. Lol. No thanks. I do not eat any dairy.

    Why? He is a medical journalist and while some things he presents are a bit "over-the-top" there is a fair bit there that has been quite helpful to me. I respect your decision to eliminate dairy--many people are forced to because of allergy (my husband has a severe allergy to casein) but I just plain feel better when I include some organic dairy in my daily diet.

    One bit of wisdom that I collected from a naturopath years ago is that any food that is addictive for you must be eliminated from your diet. I finally got around to eliminating sugar (just cutting back didn't help very much) and wheat and I feel WAAAYY better (and I have lost about 50 pounds since then). My husband used to LOVE dairy---always said that heaven would be a place where you could eat hot fudge sundaes three times a day and never gain an ounce. He used to eat dairy at every meal. He would make himself huge plates of nachos with tons of cheese. He never had a serious weight problem but when he realized he was allergic to it (he got horrible eczema attacks from it) and stopped eating it, he immediately dropped 25 pounds (almost overnight).
  • nc805397
    nc805397 Posts: 223 Member
    I used to eat A TON of cheese every week. I realized this was a huge downfall because I need to eat things in moderation. I started buying the mini babybel light cheeses and since it is already pre-packaged I know exactly what a serving looks like and I only have 1/day. Before MFP I was buying the big blocks of cheese and eating all of within maybe 5 days.. :O so glad I've kicked that bad habit but I still get some delicious cheese (and in the right portion!)
  • luvsyoga
    luvsyoga Posts: 90 Member
    I switched to laughing cow light , it's a nice snack for 24 cals!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Never had any issues with cheese, my downfall was always the sweet stuff like ice cream, cake and chocolate, so I am usually pretty safe having cheese around. I just have a bite sometimes in the evening and tend not to feel any urge for more. I used to barely touch the stuff, but then met my bf who is a big cheese fan and seems to live off stilton sometimes. I eat cottage cheese more than any other cheese anyway and prefer it(unless the cheese has fruit like cranberries or apricot in it as well).
  • dollhousedolly
    dollhousedolly Posts: 73 Member
    Agreed. Cheese is something I would work into my calories :) Mmm Beecher's cheese is so good!
  • natalie2603
    natalie2603 Posts: 15 Member
    What's fattening about cheese in moderation?

    the fact that its basically mostly fat.

    Fat is not going to make you fat - having a caloric surplus will. Fat in your diet is excellent to aid in weight loss as it helps to regulate your hormones. Just don't eat too much as fat is about 9 calories per gram.
  • natalie2603
    natalie2603 Posts: 15 Member
    Cottage cheese is great as it is high in protein.

    Parmesan cheese is also fantastic as it not only is high in protein however you only need a small amount to curb your cheese 'taste' as it has such a strong flavour.

    If you really can not cut back on having the cheese work it into your diet to allow a couple of cubes a day and portion the cheese off in baggies. There is nothing wrong with eating cheese - you just should not eat too much of it.

    I would not bother switching to a light/low fat variety as the taste is mediocre at best and will not satiate you. You could more than likely end up eating twice as much as you might normally of with regular cheese and STILL not feel satisfied.
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    If it's so good for you then why is only around 30% of the world population able to digest it correctly?

    I AM THE 30%!

    No problems digesting dairy here. 100% Northern European descended. I'm 41 and still drink dairy milk and eat cheeses everyday. No bloating, no gas, no issues. Next.
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    I eat cheese every day. I just don't eat a lot of it. Double cream french cheeses..omg!
  • Sul3i
    Sul3i Posts: 553 Member
    <<-- eats cheese about every day... love mozz cheese sticks laughing cow cottage and sharp Cheddar
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    gave up cheese 13 weeks ago, didn't think I could do it as I loved it, don't miss it actually, it was pretty easy ...and I ate alot of it! so try to cut it out, you never know!..I just found if its not there in the fridge I'm not going for it obviously lol
  • imadyer
    imadyer Posts: 145 Member
    Only buy the expensive cheeses. That way you'll always remember to savor/appreciate it.

    That's what I do! Savor small portions of the expensive Smoked Gouda and it makes life good :happy:
  • Zumaria1
    Zumaria1 Posts: 225 Member
    Only buy the expensive cheeses. That way you'll always remember to savor/appreciate it.

    That's what I do! Savor small portions of the expensive Smoked Gouda and it makes life good :happy:

    I agree with this. If you really like cheese, buy an expensive kind you like, and enjoy with fruit, crackers, wine etc. Make it an enjoyable snack that satisfies your taste for cheese and is still in line with your calorie goals.

    As far as those who are lactose intolerant, my husband is lactose intolerant, and STILL can enjoy good quality aged cheese. Our favorite is the Trader Joe's Toscano soaked in Syrah. Its amazing!!! I only put about 1 oz on a sandwich, or 1 oz. with crackers.

    I think all foods in moderation is the key to long term success. If you deprive yourself, you may one day sit down and scarf down an entire pizza or something else. Better to enjoy things in small doses.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member

    Here

    http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lactose-intolerance

    http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/2009-08-30-lactose-intolerance_N.htm

    I'd like to see some percentages of the human population allergic to cats, peanuts, ect since you thought it was a comparable number, if so that's very interesting.

    Well first off, these two articles give two different numbers as far as the percentage of people that are supposed to be lactose intolerant, and both differ with your 70% as stated above. But I do appreciate you posting these and I read these articles and several more on the subject.

    Secondly, we are discussing cheese, not milk. There is a difference in the amount of lactose in both of these products and it is significantly less in cheese. Many people that have lactose intolerance can eat a variety of cheese because the amount of lactose in cheese is reduced both during production of cheese and in the aging process.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies

    Lactose intolerance is a deficiancy of lactase. Lactase actually is a naturally occuring enzyme in raw milk that helps in the breakdown of lactose, but is destroyed in the pasteurizing process. A deficiency in lactase is most prevalent in adults as both of your articles point out. Lactase production drops off as we reach adulthood. Often this is due to the change in diet and milk is no longer a main source of our nutrition. If we are eating a balanced diet, our need for the nutrients found in milk is less critical because we get them in so many other foods. In infancy and childhood, milk is a major source of nutrition and is very beneficial in development. As adults we no longer need milk, but most of us still love it! :smile: That being said, it isn't a great alarm that so many people are lactose intolerant.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=causes

    Milk fat contains the best fatty acids necessary for brain development. For this reason I really do not understand why everyone thinks we need to give children skim millk, but that is a completely different discussion.

    Lastly, I never stated that people allergic to cats, nuts, and penicillin was comparable to your number of the population that cannot digest milk. I only stated it was a large number. I wont state an actual figure unless I've done my "research". I forgot to include bees, shellfish and gluten as well.

    People that are lactose intolerant cannot always eat cheese without issue, in fact I have never met a person who is lactose intolerant that can eat cheese without discomfort because although the amount of lactose may be less, it's still there, that person is still lactose intolerant.

    Also, frankly you do not need to give children cow's milk period. Cow's milk is not crucial to human brain development.

    /sigh. My girlfriend is lactose intolerant. She eats more cheese then anyone I know. This does not mean that all people who are lactose intolerant can eat cheese but you can't say "I don't know anyone who..." and it is automatically fact.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    :heart: cheese

    I weigh mine so I can see exactly what I am getting.
  • DeborahBatewell
    DeborahBatewell Posts: 147 Member
    I buy Cabot 50% reduced fat pepper jack, Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar cheese, and laughing cow 50% reduced fat cheese wedges. I love my cheese too, but I eat only a serving at a time. Everything in moderation.
  • Keena1947
    Keena1947 Posts: 4
    I love cheese too! I try to stick to 2 or even 1 percent cheeses. Laughing cow, mozerelle cheese sticks, etc. Try not to eat cheese everyday but when I really get an urge go with some of these.
  • atamrowski
    atamrowski Posts: 417 Member
    Cheese makes cheese....on your thighs!

    But I ain't gonna lie, I love my cheese (not the ones on my thighs)...

    I eat a string cheese everyday (Weight Watchers Smoked Cheddar) and every now and then indulge in full fat sharp cheddars such as Helluva Good, Laughing Cow, Yancy's Nancys and Cracker Barrel. Life is too short to worry about how much cheese I am eating.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I had cheese everyday this weekend.. and probably half of them last week..

    Nothing wrong with it in moderation.

    I move Mozzarella and Pepper jack and feta and blue and cheddar and colby and gouda and buffalo and etc.. LOL
  • elizabethis
    elizabethis Posts: 155 Member
    I love sharp cheddar especially. I manage cheese by cutting it into 1 oz cubes or bricks upon opening it - then portion control is much easier for me. I eat some type of cheese every day. Generally I am not a fan of low fat versions, but I have found one which I like in a very specific way (plus, it's fine in cooking). Cabot 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese. I slice my 1 oz up and put it in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Since there isn't as much fat in it, it doesn't get all greasy, but will toast and brown slightly. Let it get firm enough to flip your "cheese pancake" over and toast the other side. I will leave it chewy sometimes, or go to crispy. Slice into wedges and eat as a flavorful snack - 70 calories, 8 grams protein. 1 gram fat, 5 grams carbs. Fixing it this way, it is actually preferable to use the low fat version over the full fat (I've done both!)
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member

    Here

    http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lactose-intolerance

    http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/2009-08-30-lactose-intolerance_N.htm

    I'd like to see some percentages of the human population allergic to cats, peanuts, ect since you thought it was a comparable number, if so that's very interesting.

    Well first off, these two articles give two different numbers as far as the percentage of people that are supposed to be lactose intolerant, and both differ with your 70% as stated above. But I do appreciate you posting these and I read these articles and several more on the subject.

    Secondly, we are discussing cheese, not milk. There is a difference in the amount of lactose in both of these products and it is significantly less in cheese. Many people that have lactose intolerance can eat a variety of cheese because the amount of lactose in cheese is reduced both during production of cheese and in the aging process.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies

    Lactose intolerance is a deficiancy of lactase. Lactase actually is a naturally occuring enzyme in raw milk that helps in the breakdown of lactose, but is destroyed in the pasteurizing process. A deficiency in lactase is most prevalent in adults as both of your articles point out. Lactase production drops off as we reach adulthood. Often this is due to the change in diet and milk is no longer a main source of our nutrition. If we are eating a balanced diet, our need for the nutrients found in milk is less critical because we get them in so many other foods. In infancy and childhood, milk is a major source of nutrition and is very beneficial in development. As adults we no longer need milk, but most of us still love it! :smile: That being said, it isn't a great alarm that so many people are lactose intolerant.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=causes

    Milk fat contains the best fatty acids necessary for brain development. For this reason I really do not understand why everyone thinks we need to give children skim millk, but that is a completely different discussion.

    Lastly, I never stated that people allergic to cats, nuts, and penicillin was comparable to your number of the population that cannot digest milk. I only stated it was a large number. I wont state an actual figure unless I've done my "research". I forgot to include bees, shellfish and gluten as well.

    People that are lactose intolerant cannot always eat cheese without issue, in fact I have never met a person who is lactose intolerant that can eat cheese without discomfort because although the amount of lactose may be less, it's still there, that person is still lactose intolerant.

    Also, frankly you do not need to give children cow's milk period. Cow's milk is not crucial to human brain development.

    While it is true that cow's milk is not crucial to human brain development, cholesterol (and the body can synthesize it from other dietary fat) IS crucial for brain development. I repeat what I said earlier. Putting a child on a low-fat diet is a very bad idea.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member

    Here

    http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lactose-intolerance

    http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/2009-08-30-lactose-intolerance_N.htm

    I'd like to see some percentages of the human population allergic to cats, peanuts, ect since you thought it was a comparable number, if so that's very interesting.

    Well first off, these two articles give two different numbers as far as the percentage of people that are supposed to be lactose intolerant, and both differ with your 70% as stated above. But I do appreciate you posting these and I read these articles and several more on the subject.

    Secondly, we are discussing cheese, not milk. There is a difference in the amount of lactose in both of these products and it is significantly less in cheese. Many people that have lactose intolerance can eat a variety of cheese because the amount of lactose in cheese is reduced both during production of cheese and in the aging process.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies

    Lactose intolerance is a deficiancy of lactase. Lactase actually is a naturally occuring enzyme in raw milk that helps in the breakdown of lactose, but is destroyed in the pasteurizing process. A deficiency in lactase is most prevalent in adults as both of your articles point out. Lactase production drops off as we reach adulthood. Often this is due to the change in diet and milk is no longer a main source of our nutrition. If we are eating a balanced diet, our need for the nutrients found in milk is less critical because we get them in so many other foods. In infancy and childhood, milk is a major source of nutrition and is very beneficial in development. As adults we no longer need milk, but most of us still love it! :smile: That being said, it isn't a great alarm that so many people are lactose intolerant.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=causes

    Milk fat contains the best fatty acids necessary for brain development. For this reason I really do not understand why everyone thinks we need to give children skim millk, but that is a completely different discussion.

    Lastly, I never stated that people allergic to cats, nuts, and penicillin was comparable to your number of the population that cannot digest milk. I only stated it was a large number. I wont state an actual figure unless I've done my "research". I forgot to include bees, shellfish and gluten as well.

    People that are lactose intolerant cannot always eat cheese without issue, in fact I have never met a person who is lactose intolerant that can eat cheese without discomfort because although the amount of lactose may be less, it's still there, that person is still lactose intolerant.

    Also, frankly you do not need to give children cow's milk period. Cow's milk is not crucial to human brain development.

    While it is true that cow's milk is not crucial to human brain development, cholesterol (and the body can synthesize it from other dietary fat) IS crucial for brain development. I repeat what I said earlier. Putting a child on a low-fat diet is a very bad idea.

    no one said anything about putting a child on a low fat diet lol
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I've noticed that even though I really love cheese, eating it less often makes me appreciate it that much more and now I REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY love cheese. Pretty much an orgasm in my mouth now lol
  • carolinelittle
    carolinelittle Posts: 45 Member
    I cannot give up cheese. Because I love it! And for me it is one of the best places for me to get the good stuff that is in dairy products as I don't like milk and yoghurt. I am of the belief everything in moderation. Enjoy your cheese, just make sure it fits in well with your overall days.

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