Love affair with cheese?

Felbsies
Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone else out there think that cheese and cheese products are nature's best gift? I try to limit eating to cheese to once a day, but in the past have been known to eat it in every meal. Any tips or advice for a cheese lover?
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  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    Small quantities of quality cheese. Don't buy the crappy processed kind, buy expensive French stuff. You'll be less tempted to eat loads of it since it isn't cheap!
  • mleoni092708
    mleoni092708 Posts: 629 Member
    Love cheese. Love it. Have been eating string cheese and reduced fat colby cheese stick snacks as an alternative to eating 3 lbs of cheese in one sitting, haha.

    Cheese and bread. Oh and wine too. Don't get me started...
  • worldgirl28
    worldgirl28 Posts: 68
    My sister & I joke about this all the time. We're originally from Wisconsin, which I think gives us a genetic disposition to be IN LOVE with cheese. My mom keeps probably 10 different dairy products in her home ranging from butter to whole milk to string cheese to mozzarella and everything in between. What helped me was limiting what I keep in my own fridge. Also, turning cheese into the dessert of the day is helpful, too. I like to take 3 or 4 crackers and spread Laughing Cow cheese on them after dessert. It's not easy breaking the addiction to cheese - BELIEVE ME. I also noticed that if I limit my cheese intake, I tend to enjoy it more when I have it.

    Limiting portions and availability are my two biggest recommendations. Stay strong, fellow cheese lover :-)
  • maleva720
    maleva720 Posts: 165 Member
    now I want some cheese.....:love:
  • myurk
    myurk Posts: 108
    LOVE IT. Especially brie. Laughing Cow usually gets me my fix of cheese. . .
  • hmarie917
    hmarie917 Posts: 4 Member
    Have you tried the Light Laughing Cow cheese? They come in these cute, little wedges and they are only 35 calories. They have different flavors, too. They're pretty much amazing!
  • sunnybrunette126
    sunnybrunette126 Posts: 200 Member
    I'm a cheese junkie myself. But I've learned to eat healthier versions of it like cheese sticks that are part skim. I also add a little feta to an omelet that is loaded with spinach so I'm getting those greens in.
  • MrsPeavley
    MrsPeavley Posts: 143 Member
    Laughing cow cheese, Light string cheese, cheese cubes... I love cheese too. But I save it for when I really want summthin cheesy. Like crakers and cheese or a grilled cheese. I quit adding it to sandwiches and salads and I havent missed it.
  • AtwaterD
    AtwaterD Posts: 18
    Queso laughing cow for the win. Just put it on a wasa crisp bread. Standard mid morning snack. Standard.
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    I'm a cheese lover too :) I agree with the laughing cow suggestions.. I put the wedges on everything :)
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    I love cheese - I try to add a little to at least two meals a day. The calicum overrides my fear of the calories. I make substitutions or sacrifices for it. I've found that I get more satisfaction out of stronger cheeses - a nice sharp cheddar or provolone hits the spot better than just plain American.

    I may try Laughing Cow or string cheese the next time I go to the grocery store - I've cut back a lot on sugar, bread, and soda - I'm not losing my cheese.
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    I love cheese - I try to add a little to at least two meals a day. The calicum overrides my fear of the calories. I make substitutions or sacrifices for it. I've found that I get more satisfaction out of stronger cheeses - a nice sharp cheddar or provolone hits the spot better than just plain American.

    I may try Laughing Cow or string cheese the next time I go to the grocery store - I've cut back a lot on sugar, bread, and soda - I'm not losing my cheese.
  • cirka2002
    cirka2002 Posts: 134 Member
    I could give up chocolate before I could give up cheese~ LOL!!

    :-)
  • amymaria91
    amymaria91 Posts: 202
    CHEESE!!! Yum.....

    This is going to sound strange but I make sure I eat my cheese by itself. I don't put it in meals because I don't get to fully enjoy it. I'm strange, I know
  • Lahdidahdah
    Lahdidahdah Posts: 33
    It is my complete and total downfall! Part of it is the salty taste, part of it is just pure pleasure. I am like one of the other commenters, I have to limit what I have in my refrigerator or its all gone! Oddly enough, I lose more weight if I don't eat cheese, LOL! Wonder why?
  • AtwaterD
    AtwaterD Posts: 18
    Also baby bel wheels are a good quick fix, good portion size.
  • allie1904
    allie1904 Posts: 248
    Cheese makes me smelly, love hate relationship here. I love it, it hates me.

    Can't actually remember the last time I had cheese now :indifferent:
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    I'm a huge cheese fan. A person has to make sure it is the real cheese and eat it in moderation. (Hard to do sometimes... LOL) I get the String Cheese - 2 sticks 160 calories and minimumal on salt.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I made a souffle with egg whites, evaporated fat free milk, light sour cream and 75% reduced fat cheddar and it was really yummy.
  • marquesajen
    marquesajen Posts: 641
    I love cheese, but I try to keep it to just once in awhile. If we have a little extra money we buy a wedge of brie, robiola, prima donna, etc. Mmm...
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Cheese is goooood! I've made it a few times too. :)
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    Seriously guys, it hurts my French roots when you put cheese lover and laughing cow wedges in the same sentence. :(
  • Felbsies
    Felbsies Posts: 40 Member
    Ok, I'll admit it. I am craving some queso dip
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    Born and raised in WI. Loving cheese is practically mandatory. I do love it, a lot. I usually use redueced fat cheeses but I really had a craving for good cheese last week while at Sam's Club, got some mango/habanero. Interesting! I have cut WAY back since starting this journey. Chesse is the one thing I really miss.
  • Kimmy546
    Kimmy546 Posts: 102
    LOve love love cheese.... the laughing cow wedges are great for cheese fix when needed. I swear by them and there is a queso wedge... with the yummy peppes. yum
  • kristelpoole
    kristelpoole Posts: 440 Member
    I'm with our French counterpart over there... Reduced fat cheese? Laughing whats? For shame! :)

    I eat cheese, but not with every meal. Naturally lower calorie cheeses like mozzarella, feta, and chevre are fantastic and then extra sharp, aged and smoked cheeses really bring out the flavor without having to use too much.
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    Love cheese!

    I mostly use high quality semi-hard to hard cheeses...rich flavor and takes a lot less to get powerful flavor. Nothing I love better than hot grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, zucchini, black olives, yellow squash, and onion with a splash of fresh lime and a touch of asiago, jarlsburg or parmigiano-reggiano grated on top! I am making myself hungry. =D

    Other things I love are mozarella for a light, on the go snack (string cheese) and feta doesn't take much- but packs a punch.

    I try to limit cheeses like cheddar and colby, which I love but are both pretty soft and rich in calories, too...and easy to consume a lot.

    Anything labeled "cheese product" or american "cheese" (which isn't cheese at all)...I won't touch with a ten foot pole.

    Don't me get started on gouda, havarti, gruyère, bleu, smoked cheeses...aah! Must stop!

    LOL. Ok, I just realized I could talk along time about cheese and this is probably where I should quit. Sorry, probably not helping you much...more like feeding the addiction. ***sheepish grin*** Anybody else?
  • hannydee
    hannydee Posts: 246
    Cheese is pretty good. I'll go with that. I wouldn't say I'm in love with it, but it is a nice little snack to easily up my protein/cals.
  • nilroctarp
    nilroctarp Posts: 20
    Cheese, if you do please. Man do i love cheese. i read a book a long time ago in which the author (some guy named Dave) said that we all have trigger foods---foods that we not only can't stop eating but moreover, once we start eating them, they lead us to eat more of other foods. if there is such a thing as a trigger food, cheese is it for me. this author suggested that we identify our triggers and avoid them. i kinda have to do that with cheese.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I made a souffle with egg whites, evaporated fat free milk, light sour cream and 75% reduced fat cheddar and it was really yummy.

    Bump!!
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