Am I eating too much cheese
blueandigo
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I am a vegetarian so it is hard for me to get proteins as I hate beans. I can only drink almond or soy milk as well. I have also found that cheese satisfies me unlike other things I eat. Should I lay back on it? I am obser by Christmas break now so I have almost no access to whey until the semester starts btw.
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are you losing weight? If so, why change?0
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My husband is in the "cheese" business so--- I say: you can never have too much cheese. Buy Weight Watchers cheese. They have shredded, mozz, spreadable, etc.
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id stay away personally cuz it has a ton of calories in a small amount - I mean 1 oz has like 90-110 calories for most types right and 1oz is literally nothing!0
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I love it and eat it daily.
How much are you eating that it has you wondering if it's "too much"?0 -
Eat low fat peanut butter??? or some protien bars??? in place of too much cheese ..... plus if your farting alot then maybe it is too much hehe0
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I eat it daily as well. Some nights, I have 3-4 different kinds. But as a treat, so only 0.5oz of each kind if I'm having a big variety, unless I'm only having one kind in which case I will have more.
Yes, how much cheese do you eat?0 -
Personally, I have not found cheese detrimental to my weight loss process. I eat cheese every single day and I've consistently and steadily lost weight.
Cheese is my favorite!0 -
id stay away personally cuz it has a ton of calories in a small amount - I mean 1 oz has like 90-110 calories for most types right and 1oz is literally nothing!
I use about half an ounce with my egg whites every morning. Love it!0 -
too much cheese...?
Do these words even belong in a sentence together?0 -
I would say No....you need to get your protein somewhere! I love cheese and sometimes I think I eat to much but since I eat way less then I did before....I eat it everyday! Baby Bells, Cheddar, Cream Cheese, etc....Love all cheese!0
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too much cheese...?
Do these words even belong in a sentence together?
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Many vegetarians do not realize that not all cheese is vegetarian. Cheese can only be made if enzemes are added and many of the enzemes used to make cheese are used from the lining of the stomachs of baby cows. Many cheeses are now using a fake enzeme, but you need to look at what brands and what kind of cheese are not made from calves.0
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Cheese is modern-day ambrosia. Just make it fit into your macros.0
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I log all my cheese but like it for my calcium and protein. I use 1/2 oz every morning on my egg whites and sometimes another 1/2 oz on spaghetti sauce. Keeps me happy and on plan.0
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Cheese is modern-day ambrosia. Just make it fit into your macros.
Cheese is one of the great things vegetarians can eat. Why restrict yourself from everything, just because?
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Have you tried veggie shreds? I have lactose tolerance issues so I'm removing cheese from my diet (although I love it!). Veggie shreds melt and really taste like cheese.http://www.galaxyfoods.com/galaxy-products/soy-cheese/veggie/veggie-shreds/
I'm hooked! :flowerforyou:
Slainte!0 -
Personally, I love cheese, but, I also LOVE chick peas and edamame,which are also good for protein. If you LOVE cheese, you have no reason to stop eating it, especially if your not going over with carbs or fat. ENJOY!!!!0
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Rule of thumb, if you find yourself asking "do I eat too much cheese?", the answer is yes, you eat too much cheese. :-)0
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First, whole grains and vegetables both contain protein--you may be surprised how much protein you can get from these sources. Quinoa is particularly high in protein for a grain, as is millet. Tofu and tempeh are also options--you might think you don't like them, but try different ways of cooking and eating them, you may discover things you like. My husband doesn't really like tempeh, but he does enjoy tacos made by grinding the tempeh (you can use a cheese grater, or food processor) and adding taco seasonings. Tofu is pretty good pressed and broiled with various sauces.
Also, I used to hate beans too, but I started eating lentils and hummus in small amounts, then worked my way to other beans. I'm not a fan of all beans now, but I love lentils, chickpeas, pintos, and edamame. Over time, you may be able to change your feelings about beans. For me this was worth doing because it gave me an inexpensive, easy to prepare, high fiber source of protein. Try starting with lentils, mixed in with something else, like vegetable soup or in an Indian inspired rice dish. If you'd like recipes, contact me.
If you want to stick with dairy there is always low-fat yogurt, Greek yogurt is particularly popular lately (or you can just put yogurt in a coffee strainer for a few hours). As a side note, it is a good idea to buy plain yogurt and add fruit yourself, since commercial fruit in the bottom yogurt is often high in sugar. I used to love plain yogurt with frozen raspberries, the berries cause the yogurt to freeze, so you get frozen yogurt!
As other posters have mentioned, there are also eggs and egg-whites.
Also, if you're really concerned about your protein intake, you can supplement protein with powders or bars, and/or take an amino acid supplement.0 -
I may have a cheese biscuit which includes 1 oz. of cheese and for dinner I always have mac & cheese.0
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