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1. Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is pretty much the only truly low-fat cheese, plus its high protein content makes it popular with athletes. A one-ounce serving of low-fat cottage cheese has three grams of protein and only 20 calories. However, most low-fat and non-fat versions tend to contain a lot of sodium so read the nutrition label or choose no-salt-added versions.
Cottage cheese is pretty much the only truly low-fat cheese, plus its high protein content makes it popular with athletes. A one-ounce serving of low-fat cottage cheese has three grams of protein and only 20 calories. However, most low-fat and non-fat versions tend to contain a lot of sodium so read the nutrition label or choose no-salt-added versions.
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2. Feta
Its flavour packs a punch, it has just the right amount of salt, and has fewer calories than most cheeses. No wonder the Greeks love the versatile feta. Since it’s made from goat milk, feta is a great cheese for those who are lactose-sensitive.
Its flavour packs a punch, it has just the right amount of salt, and has fewer calories than most cheeses. No wonder the Greeks love the versatile feta. Since it’s made from goat milk, feta is a great cheese for those who are lactose-sensitive.
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3. Swiss
Swiss cheese is one of those things you can find at almost every grocery store, making it a hot-selling choice. This popular cheese is not only low-fat, it’s surprisingly low in sodium as well. Additionally, every slice comes packed with vitamin B12.
Swiss cheese is one of those things you can find at almost every grocery store, making it a hot-selling choice. This popular cheese is not only low-fat, it’s surprisingly low in sodium as well. Additionally, every slice comes packed with vitamin B12.
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4. Gouda
Gouda is a sweet, fruity, yellow cheese made from cow’s milk and is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin A and the uncommon vitamin K2 – which helps support bone health and reduces your risk of cancer and heart disease.
Gouda is a sweet, fruity, yellow cheese made from cow’s milk and is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin A and the uncommon vitamin K2 – which helps support bone health and reduces your risk of cancer and heart disease.
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5. String cheese
Contrary to popular belief, string cheese isn’t processed cheese. Instead, it’s actually mozzarella, and a fab choice would be string cheese made of part-skim mozzarella which is low-calorie and high in protein. Just like Swiss cheese, it’s well-loved because it’s so easy to find and is great for kids and adults alike.
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Contrary to popular belief, string cheese isn’t processed cheese. Instead, it’s actually mozzarella, and a fab choice would be string cheese made of part-skim mozzarella which is low-calorie and high in protein. Just like Swiss cheese, it’s well-loved because it’s so easy to find and is great for kids and adults alike.
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1. Cream cheese
The word ‘cream’ is already a dead giveaway; cream cheese is probably the worst diet-busting offender out there. About 50 percent of it is pure fat and the calcium content is so little, you can forget about it if you’re watching your waistline.
The word ‘cream’ is already a dead giveaway; cream cheese is probably the worst diet-busting offender out there. About 50 percent of it is pure fat and the calcium content is so little, you can forget about it if you’re watching your waistline.
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2. Provolone
Although one slice of Provolone cheese has 10 less calories than Swiss cheese, it unfortunately has 180 milligrams more sodium. Not ideal at all.
Although one slice of Provolone cheese has 10 less calories than Swiss cheese, it unfortunately has 180 milligrams more sodium. Not ideal at all.
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3. Sharp cheddar
Once again, sharp cheddar is another sodium-packed cheese. Swiss cheese may contain the same amount of calories as sharp cheddar (which is fairly low), but the sodium levels for this cheese shoots up a whopping three times compared to its healthy counterpart.
Once again, sharp cheddar is another sodium-packed cheese. Swiss cheese may contain the same amount of calories as sharp cheddar (which is fairly low), but the sodium levels for this cheese shoots up a whopping three times compared to its healthy counterpart.
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4. American cheese
This silent killer can be found in many Singaporean homes, but everyone’s probably unaware of just how unhealthy this processed cheese is. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly innocuous look of this single plastic-wrapped cheese, its salt levels are super high and the amount of ingredients that go into it is just plain scary.
This silent killer can be found in many Singaporean homes, but everyone’s probably unaware of just how unhealthy this processed cheese is. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly innocuous look of this single plastic-wrapped cheese, its salt levels are super high and the amount of ingredients that go into it is just plain scary.
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5. Edam
Edam cheese is a tad bit tricky. It’s true that the amount of fat it contains is on the medium side (plus it’s very rich in calcium), but because it’s so high in salt high blood pressure sufferers should steer clear of this cheese.
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Edam cheese is a tad bit tricky. It’s true that the amount of fat it contains is on the medium side (plus it’s very rich in calcium), but because it’s so high in salt high blood pressure sufferers should steer clear of this cheese.