Best cheese for low fat lifestyle

tegantheaverage

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

tegantheaverage

The Tesco light mozzarella balls are really nice, too!

Vailara

I agree with everybody who has said to try stronger tasting cheese. You really do need seem to need less of them. Pecorino shavings are nice in salads. You won't get the same bulk, but you can add bulk with other things. I find that olives and beetroot (I buy the ready-cooked kind, either in vinegar or without) taste substantial but aren't bad for calories.

I do sometimes like the low-fat cheddar though, as it tends to burn when it cooks and I like that if I'm having toasted cheese (a rare treat these days, but I make it easier to calorie count by buying ready-sliced cheese - usually about 100 calories or so per slice for the full-fat version).

As somebody else said, the reduced fat halloumi isn't bad, and it's nice warm in a salad after browning it. I think it's the saltiness which makes it nice!

skinnymoomoo

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

Oh yeah cheese is very easy to over eat on. I think I might start buying pre-sliced too. Is leerdammer not a bit tasteless though?? It doesn't look very tasty haha. That's a good idea though with the sliced stuff, thanks.

skinnymoomoo

I agree with everybody who has said to try stronger tasting cheese. You really do need seem to need less of them. Pecorino shavings are nice in salads. You won't get the same bulk, but you can add bulk with other things. I find that olives and beetroot (I buy the ready-cooked kind, either in vinegar or without) taste substantial but aren't bad for calories.

I do sometimes like the low-fat cheddar though, as it tends to burn when it cooks and I like that if I'm having toasted cheese (a rare treat these days, but I make it easier to calorie count by buying ready-sliced cheese - usually about 100 calories or so per slice for the full-fat version).

As somebody else said, the reduced fat halloumi isn't bad, and it's nice warm in a salad after browning it. I think it's the saltiness which makes it nice!

I thought olives were quite high cal and fat someone told me that, so I cut down on them a lot, I still eat them, but not as much as I want to haha

Yes the pre-sliced cheese sounds a good idea for sticking with portion control.

I love halloumi so I will give that a go in a salad for sure!

skinnymoomoo

Best to be eaten as it comes/ grated is Wyke Superlight, but that is still only half fat and doesn't melt that well (works in some things not in others). Otherwise low fat cheddars are all rubbery, that is the nature of the casein protein. I also eat Tesco reduced fat halloumi dry fried in a pan - it is rubbery and salty but I like it for some reason .... Laughing Cow blue triangles and Tesco extra light soft cheese plain or flavoured.

I will have a look for that also, I have seen normal wykes but not that one. I lurve halloumi, It's lovely as a kebab on a BBQ

Healthydiner65

I agree that you should use the best cheese you can afford and use less.

footiechick82

La vache qui rit... or the Laughing cow light or 50% less fat

I like those

shutterbug282

I've been having laughing cow light cheese, or if I really want proper cheese, ASDA do some slices of various cheeses. I think one slice is about 80cals

XXXMinnieXXX

There's one called low low... Think it's by Kerry. Sell it in all major UK supermarkets. It's good but I still have real cheese... Just weigh it out and grate it... X

XXXMinnieXXX

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

Oh yeah cheese is very easy to over eat on. I think I might start buying pre-sliced too. Is leerdammer not a bit tasteless though?? It doesn't look very tasty haha. That's a good idea though with the sliced stuff, thanks.

It's tasteless to me. The Ilchester slices are nice apple wood smoked and Mexicana (spicy) both sooo good! X

XXXMinnieXXX

Apetina light feta is great too! X

LilMissDB

Cathedral city lighter is pretty good and can come in slices which is useful for portioning.

1ConcreteGirl

Enjoy the fatty goodness of real cheese

I would, but then I would also be a fatty too

No you won't, unless you eat too many calories. Dietary fat is essential for health. Just eat regular cheese.

He speaks the truth.

THIS.

If it fits your macros, eat all the cheese you want. I'd never give it up.

infamousmk

The only acceptable cheese replacement is other cheese.

Controversial

Enjoy the fatty goodness of real cheese

I would, but then I would also be a fatty too

Lies, I tell you! This is and olllllllld idea, and completely false.

Let's say it together, kids...
DIETARY FAT WILL NOT MAKE YOU FAT !

DebraYvonne

less of the real thing!

dunadan

Hi just wondering if anyone from the UK has any recommendations for a cheese replacement, I LOVE cheese so no way am I cutting it out altogether as it would just never work out haha.

I have been buying tescos salad cheese to have with salads etc to bulk it out a bit (I think it is a goats cheese) but I am looking for a cheddar cheese alternative that is quite low in fat, one that I could have on jacket potatoes and pizza etc I have tried a few of the 'diet' cheeses and to be honest they are pretty gross.

Thanks in advance for any replies

Cheese is one food I will not compromise on, especially when it comes to cheddar. I'm from the Pacific Northwest, and Tillamook is the gold standard here (among high-volume, mass-produced makers). Nothing but a slice of real medium cheddar will do on a grilled cheese sandwich. Of course, if I have the choice of some Beecher's, I'm going to be all over that as well...had some Beecher's cheese and bacon soup for lunch the other day nom nom...

Ok, sorry for the food orgy there.

MY POINT IS you live in the UK, home to some of the world's best cheddar cheeses! Who doesn't love some good mature English cheddar? Or Stilton, or Wookey Hole? Have some (in moderation, of course: an ounce shoudl be about 100-110 calories), and don't worry about it (too much).

I'd rather have a small amount of the real deal than 10x as much as a fake disgusting alternative. Quality over quantity, is what I say.

Vailara

Another thing! I usually imagine that reduced fat cheddar is half the calories of full fat cheddar, but of course it's nothing like that. I've got some of both in the fridge and the reduced fat one is 97 calories for 30g portion and the full fat one is 124 calories. It's only a difference of 27 calories per 30g portion. You're not going to make a huge difference to your daily total unless you use quite a lot of it. The reduced fat one has almost 4/5 of the calories of the full fat one, so you don't really need to have a very much smaller portion of full fat to have the same calories.

Probably best to go for whichever one you like the taste of!

tegantheaverage

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

Oh yeah cheese is very easy to over eat on. I think I might start buying pre-sliced too. Is leerdammer not a bit tasteless though?? It doesn't look very tasty haha. That's a good idea though with the sliced stuff, thanks.

When I said 'just discovered' I meant literally just bought it when i went grocery shopping so after actually trying it now I would probably stick to the Cathedral City for the extra 8 calories which has quite a strong flavour

Bobtheangrytomato

I don't know if you have these in the UK, but babybel and laughing cow light

JessicaG234

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but have you tried farmer's cheese? It tends to be lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, etc. and it actually tastes like cheese! It's amazing! It may be more expensive than regular cheese, but it's very worth it. I hate eating the fat free stuff too.

coyoteo

I just eat real cheese, but weigh it and make sure it fits in my day. I mean, those fake cheeses are all kind of gross. I love the word cheeses.

Vailara

I thought olives were quite high cal and fat someone told me that, so I cut down on them a lot, I still eat them, but not as much as I want to haha

In my opinion olives have a very good taste/calorie ratio! You only need a few to add taste to a salad, and that will add maybe 20 - 50 calories depending on the type and quantity. There isn't a lot of fat in the olives themselves but some of them come in oil, so if you want to avoid fat you could get the ones that are in brine (which are probably about 5 calories per olive).

skinnymoomoo

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

Oh yeah cheese is very easy to over eat on. I think I might start buying pre-sliced too. Is leerdammer not a bit tasteless though?? It doesn't look very tasty haha. That's a good idea though with the sliced stuff, thanks.

It's tasteless to me. The Ilchester slices are nice apple wood smoked and Mexicana (spicy) both sooo good! X

Ooh mexicana sounds good for cheese on toast!

skinnymoomoo

The only acceptable cheese replacement is other cheese.

Thats what I meant, I didn't want not real cheese lol I still want cheese just a lower fat one

skinnymoomoo

Hi just wondering if anyone from the UK has any recommendations for a cheese replacement, I LOVE cheese so no way am I cutting it out altogether as it would just never work out haha.

I have been buying tescos salad cheese to have with salads etc to bulk it out a bit (I think it is a goats cheese) but I am looking for a cheddar cheese alternative that is quite low in fat, one that I could have on jacket potatoes and pizza etc I have tried a few of the 'diet' cheeses and to be honest they are pretty gross.

Thanks in advance for any replies

Cheese is one food I will not compromise on, especially when it comes to cheddar. I'm from the Pacific Northwest, and Tillamook is the gold standard here (among high-volume, mass-produced makers). Nothing but a slice of real medium cheddar will do on a grilled cheese sandwich. Of course, if I have the choice of some Beecher's, I'm going to be all over that as well...had some Beecher's cheese and bacon soup for lunch the other day nom nom...

Ok, sorry for the food orgy there.

MY POINT IS you live in the UK, home to some of the world's best cheddar cheeses! Who doesn't love some good mature English cheddar? Or Stilton, or Wookey Hole? Have some (in moderation, of course: an ounce shoudl be about 100-110 calories), and don't worry about it (too much).

I'd rather have a small amount of the real deal than 10x as much as a fake disgusting alternative. Quality over quantity, is what I say.

I loved your little cheese orgy you just had there haha.

Yeah i agree that nothing is as good as the real deal, I was just wondering had anyone found a real nice cheese that wasn't so high in fat per gram.

I love cheddar, and i wish I could eat it for every meal, just on its own haha

Two things I could not live without is cheese and bacon. it's just not gonna happen. EVER haha

skinnymoomoo

I usually use Cathedral City Mature Lighter slices for 62 calories a slice but I just discovered Leerdammer Lightlife which is 54 calories a slice. I always buy the pre-sliced cheese even though it works out more expensive by volume (and even though I insist on buying EVERYTHING else in bulk) to make portion control that bit easier because cheese is soooo easy to keep eating!

Oh yeah cheese is very easy to over eat on. I think I might start buying pre-sliced too. Is leerdammer not a bit tasteless though?? It doesn't look very tasty haha. That's a good idea though with the sliced stuff, thanks.

When I said 'just discovered' I meant literally just bought it when i went grocery shopping so after actually trying it now I would probably stick to the Cathedral City for the extra 8 calories which has quite a strong flavour

thanks for the update!! saves me buying it and binning it hahah x

skinnymoomoo

I don't know if you have these in the UK, but babybel and laughing cow light

Ooh yes we always have babybel here, the kids love it... (and so do I)

skinnymoomoo

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but have you tried farmer's cheese? It tends to be lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, etc. and it actually tastes like cheese! It's amazing! It may be more expensive than regular cheese, but it's very worth it. I hate eating the fat free stuff too.

as in cheese direct from a farmer, not the stuff in the supermarket mass produced and labelled as farmers cheese?