What kind of low fat cheese. What is the fattest cheese: varieties and names, recipes with photos

Ordinary cheese is made from milk and natural sourdough by long aging and aging. Such a product always contains a lot of fat and protein. However, there are low-calorie cheeses in which these parameters are lower than traditional ones. Therefore, they can be used in dietary nutrition and weight loss.

grain cheese

In European countries, cheese made from cottage cheese with fresh salted cream is called rustic or cottage cheese. Usually it is a product of 5% fat content. In its 100 g 125 kcal.

ricotta

Another type of curd cheese - ricotta - is made not from milk, but from whey. This is a product useful for the stomach and the whole body, in which methionine is present - an amino acid necessary for the good functioning of the liver. Ricotta is a low-calorie cheese with 8-13% fat content. The use of its 100 g gives 174 kcal. It's better than regular cottage cheese.

Tofu

Tofu is a low-calorie plant-based cheese. It is made from soy milk. Therefore, the fat content is 6-8%. To taste, it is close to Adyghe cheese or unsalted cheese. For a diet, this is the most suitable product. In 100 g of the product - 90 kcal.

Mozzarella

Italian mozzarella cheese is made from skimmed milk. Therefore, it is usually 22.5% fat. It is sold in the form of balls immersed in a saline solution. There are several varieties of this cheese. Depending on this, the calorie level is set. However, it does not exceed 149-240 kcal per 100 g of product.

Feta

Feta is a type of Greek cheese. Natural feta is oily. But now they have learned how to produce its low-calorie options (feta-light). In it, the percentage of fat present is 5-17 units. To purchase feta, you should carefully study the information about the product.

Chechil

Chechil is a special type of cheese produced in the form of threads woven into a braid. It is salty, similar in structure to suluguni. Its fat content is 5-10%. 100 g of chechil contains 313 kcal.

Gaudete

Fans of the famous creamy-spicy gouda cheese can replace it with a less calorie goude product. Its fat content is 15%. In 100 g - approximately 200 kcal.

All of these types of cheese are suitable for dietary nutrition and contribute to weight loss.

People who care about the figure usually choose all products with the lowest possible fat content. What can I say, this is the right strategy. Eat less sweets, flour products, fatty foods and add sports - harmony will quickly appear on the horizon.

Cheese is considered a rather fatty product. Of course, it is rich in useful minerals, vitamins; There is much more protein in cheese than even in meat. In fact, cheese is considered a milk concentrate, it contains 20-25% protein. For comparison: only 3.2% of protein in milk. However, in dietary nutrition, the consumption of cheese is severely limited or completely excluded.

It is not necessary to do this, it is not necessary to deprive the body of such a useful and easily digestible product, to risk health. After all, there are low-fat and low-fat varieties of cheese, they can be a great alternative for a diet that limits the intake of fatty foods.

Most of the cheeses we are used to have a fat content of about 50-70% (in other words, for every 100 g of the product there is 50-70 g of fat). If there is a desire to maintain harmony, then you should give preference to dietary cheeses with a specially reduced fat content (within 20-30%). It is this product that is considered light.

There is also fat-free cheese (up to 20%). From any milk, cream is preliminarily and carefully removed, only then diet cheese is created. Similar products can be found in hypermarkets or specialized expensive stores. You can't argue that this is the best option for losing weight, an ideal alternative for people who want to maintain weight.

By the way, nutritionists have long developed a special cheese diet, where the basis of the diet (2/3) are different varieties of cheese with a fat content of up to 35%. For 10 days of such a diet, it’s really possible to lose 5 kg or more of excess weight. The emphasis is on tofu, cheese, goudette, ricotta, chechil, cottage cheese and other healthy and varied cheeses, which we will discuss below. Some of them can be easily prepared at home.

The best low-fat cheeses

Sometimes low-fat cheeses are required to be consumed not only to maintain the thinness of the waist, but also for health reasons. Thus, the therapeutic diet No. 5, used for diseases of the gallbladder and liver, also involves a restriction in fatty foods (maximum 90 g of fat per day), and therefore there is a switch to low-fat cheeses in the diet. Ricotta, Adyghe cheese are perfect.

Here is a list of the most famous dietary cheeses.

Tofu (1.5-4%)

This cheese is created from soy milk, it is considered cottage cheese. Most of all it resembles cheese, but unsalted. It should be noted the highest content of high-quality protein, tofu can replace meat and eggs in this indicator. Calorie content - up to 90 kcal. Nutritionists note the healing properties of tofu, because this cheese helps lower "bad" cholesterol and prevents vascular diseases, osteoporosis, heart problems, etc.

Tofu contains phytoestrogens, so it is an ideal dish for women with hormonal imbalances, during menopause, etc. The only “but”: tofu can contribute to excessive gas formation.

Important: this cheese can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week, be sure to store it in an aqueous solution.

Ricotta (2-24%)

True, this is not cheese, at least in the sense we are used to, rather, cottage cheese. The consistency is like sandwich paste. Manufacturers often add sugar to ricotta, even dried fruits, turning the dietary product into a curd mass. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the cheese is free of these additives.

Made from leftover whey from other cheeses. There are no usual milk proteins in ricotta, there is only protein-albumin present in human blood (the reason why the absorption of ricotta occurs many times faster and easier). Its calorie content is a maximum of 172 kcal.

Ricotta has a lower fat content - 8% - from cheeses made from cow's milk (from goat - up to 24%). It contains the minimum amount of Na. This product is highly nutritious, quickly saturates the body. It also heals the nervous system, improves visual acuity, and normalizes the condition of hypertensive patients.

Interesting: ricotta is the best cheese for protecting the liver, because it contains methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid. True, this variety in a soft state is not stored for a long time - a maximum of 3 days; in solid - up to 2 weeks.

Adyghe cheese (14%)

It is produced by introducing lactic acid bacteria into already pasteurized milk. Similar in taste to their Italian counterparts. Adyghe cheese is an obligatory part of the diet of those who are losing weight, as well as following the diet of diet No. 5. For it lacks carbohydrates and as much as 19 g of protein.

Mozzarella (17-24%)

You cannot call it a source of necessary, beneficial bacteria, because milk for such cheese is fermented thanks to rennet; the addition of any additional microflora is not provided.

Important: really natural mozzarella has a short shelf life - up to a week. If the shelf life on the label is longer, the cheese definitely has preservatives added.

Feta (24-50%), aka light cheese

The basis of cheese is sheep's milk, the product is rich in calcium, beta-carotene, vitamins, sodium. Stored in light brine. The product is delicate in taste, therefore it is allowed at table number 5. Feta is rich in beneficial lactic acid bacteria. Therefore, its use helps to cope with food poisoning, it is advisable to choose cheese with a fat content of 27%.

All those who are losing weight should pay attention to the feta light version, it is made from goat's milk, so it has a lower limit of fat content.

Cottage cheese (5%)

Basically, it's low-fat cottage cheese. Some people in Russia call it Lithuanian cottage cheese or homemade cheese. And in Europe - rural. Calorie content - only 85 kcal. The texture is soft, creamy, slightly salty.

Chechil (5-10%)

This is a fibrous product. Somewhat reminiscent of Suluguni. Usually created in the form of threads. Often sold already twisted into a pigtail. Chechil fibers are often smoked. Not like any other cheese, it ripens in a special brine, sometimes it is mixed with other cheese, cottage cheese.

Fitness cheeses

This is a special invention for losing weight. Such versions of cheeses are now available from many manufacturers. By replacing fatty cheese in the usual homemade recipes with such an alternative, you can significantly cut the calorie and fat content of the diet, which means you can lose weight more quickly. Now you do not need to choose between healthy teeth, hair and a thin waist. We list the most popular names.

Gaudette (7%). It is semi-solid, has a delicate piquant taste, high calcium content. This is an analogue of regular Gouda cheese, but fat-free.
Viola Polar, Grünlander (5-10%), Fitness Cheese. Excellent product for diet, sometimes contains 5% yogurt, which adds to the usefulness.
Oltermani (16-17%) fat. It has a pleasant aftertaste of milk, a dense and fairly homogeneous structure; A find for lovers of healthy food.
Dietary Ichalki (12.8%), Natura. It is considered a semi-solid variety, has a light yellow color, a pronounced creamy taste. You can store up to a week. Rich in Mg, K and a number of vitamins.
Lakomo Light (20%). Made from cow's milk. Free from carbohydrates. Usually sold sliced.

For a diet, solid varieties are also excellent, however, with a reduced fat content. They can have a fairly high calorie content, but if you use them in modest amounts, then the figure will definitely not harm. Such cheeses contain lecithin, which only improves our metabolism, stimulates the breakdown of fats, and at the same time normalizes cholesterol levels.

So, the following varieties can be safely attributed to this kind of cheese.

Swiss (45%). It has a pronounced sweetish taste, outwardly there are small eyes. Contains 380 calories.
Parmesan (32%), known for its specific smell, as well as a light aftertaste. Calorie content - 292.
Dutch (45%). The product is yellow in color with a salty aftertaste. Calorie content - 345 kcal.
Cheddar. Often found in the dietary version (33%). It has a nutty flavor, sometimes slightly sour. Contains 380 kcal.
Russian (50%). It has a creamy and slightly sweet taste. It has 360 calories.

Features of choice

Of course, dietary cheese should be selected according to fat content. When you need to lose weight, preference should be given to products with a fat content of up to 30. It is also important to pay attention to the calorie content of cheese. Particularly cunning manufacturers indicate a fat content of 29%, but the calorie content of the product may exceed 390 kcal (for example, higher than the nutritional value of Maasdam). Foods that have a spicy or too salty taste are absolutely not suitable for dietary nutrition.

What you should pay attention to in order to choose a really high-quality cheese:

fresh smell;
uniform color (without stains, any traces of washing, cleaning);
lack of palm oil;
complete packaging;
the presence of vegetable fats;
the cut should remain even, without crumbling edges (the exception is the Idiazabal variety).

Keep in mind that absolutely any processed cheese will have lower fat content, but much less calcium. At the same time, hard fat-free cheese is many times more nutritious, but with its maximum content.

Among hard cheeses, a minimum of fat is found in white varieties. Vivid examples: Gouda, Edamer, Mozzarella.

Remember that spicy cheeses with various molds are leaders in fat content, it is better to avoid them for losing weight.

Rules for use and recipes

Most cheeses don't keep very long even in the refrigerator, so this is important to consider. Expired cheese should not be consumed without risk to health.

No matter how low-calorie and low-fat cheese is, it is still important to focus on the amount of this product consumed when dieting - therapeutic or for weight loss. On average, it is advisable to eat even dietary cheese no more than 100-150 g, and not dietary cheese with a fat content of more than 30% - up to 50 g for the whole day.

No one will argue that the most useful home-made product will be, where you know exactly what ingredients you put in. The cooking process does not take much time and everyone can do it.

Homemade hard cheese recipe (value: 78 kcal)

Take half a liter of milk (ideally 0.5 percent fat), half a kilogram of cottage cheese (0%), half a spoon of soda, an egg, a pinch of salt; to taste garlic, chopped herbs, seasonings, carrots.

We heat the milk, pour the cottage cheese to it and mix. We do everything in a water bath. Transfer the mixture to cheesecloth. We hang it so that the whey we don’t need is faster to glass. Now, in another container, beat the egg, soda. If the serum is glass, you need to transfer the cheese mass into a bowl of a suitable size, where to add the egg, spices. Again we put everything in a water bath; It is important to stir vigorously, otherwise there will be lumps. As soon as the mass becomes more homogeneous - remove from the stove, cool. It remains only to remove the cheese to infuse in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Wrap the bowl with cling film first.

Homemade mozzarella recipe (52 kcal)

You will need: one and a half liters of milk (cannot be pasteurized), 0.25 liters of water, 2 tablets of the drug acidin pepsin (available in pharmacies, necessary for normal milk clotting), 0.4 tsp. citric acid, a spoonful of salt.

We heat the milk to 25 ° C, pour citric acid into it (dissolve it in half the water). We bring it to 35 ° C, stirring constantly. At the same time, dissolve the pepsin acidin tablets in the remaining water, pour them into the milk. We warm it up to 40 ° C. We remove from the stove, at this moment the milk should already begin to curdle: cheese flakes will begin to form at the top. Keep covered for another 20 minutes. As a result, the curdled mass turns out to be thick and barely yellow in color. We mix.

Now we need to put our future cheese on a sieve, grind it. The resulting product should stick together. We put it in water (up to 70 ° C), wait until it starts to melt a little. We squeeze it, again getting rid of all excess whey. At this stage, add seasonings. Stretch the mozzarella a couple more times and heat through. Then give the desired shape to your cheese and remove to infuse in the refrigerator.

tofu cheese recipe

It will take only 1 liter of soy milk and the juice of one lemon. It is necessary to heat the milk to a boil, leave it to infuse on the stove for 7 minutes. Then add lemon juice. The mass will begin to curl, it is important to stir it well. Carefully squeeze out moisture from the product and place it under pressure in the refrigerator.

ricotta recipe

We take 5 liters of whey from cow's or sheep's milk, 50 g of water, half a teaspoon of citric acid. We heat the serum to 90 degrees, introduce water with citric acid previously added to it. Mix thoroughly. We filter the cheese flakes with gauze and remove the mass in the refrigerator.

paneer recipe

Another product of Indian cuisine that is not very familiar to us. We take 1 liter of milk (0% fat), spices, 0.5 cups of lemon juice and 0.5 liters of kefir. We heat the milk, add kefir to it (as usual - a water bath), introduce lemon juice when the milk begins to curdle. It is important not to miss the moment. Then the resulting mass is carefully filtered and mixed with your favorite spices. Put under pressure in the refrigerator to infuse for 6 hours.

How to cook diet cheese, see the following video.

Because you are eating a piece of cheese, not a piece of dry matter. It should be noted that the standard fat content of cheese is 50-60g or 50-60% in dry matter. Many of the percentage of fat indicated on the package is taken literally. Those. I ate 100g of 50% cheese, which means I got 50g of fat (450kcal). Wow! 40 minutes on the ellipsoid! But it's not!

So, if it is indicated that the fat content of Swiss cheese is 50%, then this means that 100 g of cheese contains 32.5 g of fat (in cheese of this variety, 100 g of weight usually has 65 g of dry matter, 50% of which will be 32. 5 g).

Low-fat cheese, list of examples in increasing fat content	grams of fat in 100 grams of cheese
Soy Cheese Tofu with Dill and Garlic	2.5g
Corned cottage cheese "Domashniy", carat	4g
Valio Polar	5g
Cream cheese President light	7g
Meadow Fresh - Light	9g
Bulgarian Brynza	11g
Cheese Gallery Light	11g
Cheese Bonfesto soft "Ricotta"	11.5g
Cheese "Domashny Light", Karat - natural	12g
Cheese KRAFT PHILADELPHIA light	12g
Sirtaki cheese pickled for Greek salad Classic	13.3g
Cheese "Legky", "Thousand Lakes"	15g
Cheese Casket light	15g
Cheese Arla Natura Light creamy	16g
Cheese President Brynza	16.7g
Cheese Svitlogorye "Fetu"	17.1g
Cheese President Chechil White Straws	18g
Cheese President Chechil White Spaghetti	18g
Cheese Ugleche Pole brine cheese	18g
Product Bellanova brine Delicatessen Bella	18g
Cheese Bonfesto Mozzarella	18g
Umalat Unagrande Cachoricotta	18g
Cheese Lactica "Adyghe"	18g
Cheese President processed Mozzarella sliced	19.5g
Cheese Lactica "Suluguni"	22g
Suluguni cheese Lugovaya freshness pancakes	23g

1. Soy cheese tofu (fat content 1.5-4%)

Although it is made from soy milk, tofu is classified as curd cheese, as it resembles low-fat and unsalted cheese in color and texture. According to its content, tofu is rich in high-quality proteins, so it can be successfully replaced with meat. Calcium, present in excess in this product, has an excellent effect on the bone skeleton, which makes tofu an ideal product for consumption by the elderly in order to prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. In addition, 100 grams of tofu cheese contains only 90 calories, Therefore, it is recommended to include it in the diet menu. Many celebrities have replaced dairy products and cheeses with soy in their diets, so many diets have now been developed that involve reduced consumption of classic cheeses, while tofu is recommended for daily consumption along with plant-based foods. A number of nutritionists also claim its healing properties, because it has already been proven that it helps to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, which serves to prevent many cardiovascular diseases.

With what and how to eat? Suitable for miso soup, for salads.

2. Cottage cheese, country cheese, grained cottage cheese - in English. cottage cheese (fat content 4-5%)

Cottage cheese is a type of low-fat cottage cheese. It is a curd grain mixed with fresh, slightly salted cream. It can be used as an independent dish, as well as for preparing various salads (for example, vegetable salad with cottage cheese). In Russia, it is sometimes found under the unofficial names "granular cottage cheese" and "Lithuanian cottage cheese". In the USA, Europe and Asia, cottage cheese is called cottage cheese.It is often referred to as homemade cheese. At first glance, cottage cheese looks like fresh cottage cheese, but its texture is much softer, one might even say creamy, and it tastes a little saltier. 100g of grained cheese will provide our body with 85 calories and 17g of protein, so it is recommended by nutritionists even with the most strict diets.

With what and how to eat? Without additives, in salads, in curd omelettes.

3. Processed light cheese (fat content 7.5%)

In President cheese "melted creamy light" the percentage of fat pleases slimmer! There are only 7.5 g of fat per 100 grams! Low calorie is another plus! Cheese for processed cheese lovers.

With what and how to eat? With porridge and bread.

4. Whey cheese - ricotta (fat content 9-18%)

Ricotta is an invariable component of the Italian breakfast. This cheese contains no salt. Due to its high nutritional value and impressive composition of vitamins and trace elements, ricotta gives a quick feeling of satiety. This variety of curd cheese is recognized as a protector of our liver, it contains methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid.

With what and how to eat? This cheese is good with fresh vegetables and fruits, honey, ham, pasta, basil, salmon, broccoli. It is customary for them to stuff pancakes and pancakes.

5. P assol feta type cheeselight cheese, feta (fat content 11-18%)

This cheese is a traditional product of Greek cuisine. But it is eaten with pleasure in many other countries, including ours. Feta is considered a high-fat, high-cholesterol food with a calorie content of approximately 260 kcal/100 gm. But not everyone knows that the feta cheese they love is produced in the light version, although, to be honest, it is this variety that is hard to find on supermarket shelves. However, the effort you put into searching will justify itself in full. Feta Light is usually made from goat's milk and contains only 30% fat, while traditional feta uses sheep's milk and is then 60% fat.

With what and how to eat? It is usually put in a Greek salad along with vegetables and olives, or it is used in Caprese salad, where it replaces mozzarella. Usually served with olives. And these cheeses go well with tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, watermelon, spinach, rosemary, mint, oregano, tuna, baked chicken. And when preparing a Greek salad, they are simply irreplaceable!

6. Semi-hard light cheese - cheese to the taste of which we are accustomed (fat content 9-17%)

Light cheese with low fat content, usually labeled as Light, Light, Light is an affordable pleasure for those who strive for a healthy lifestyle. These low-fat cheeses have a delicate pleasant taste of natural milk, the texture is dense, uniform, with small evenly distributed eyes. Great for people who care about their health. Suitable for making sandwiches, for example, on the basis of bread, as well as for a snack at work or at a picnic. Such cheeses are just a godsend for losing weight! Learn more about the reverse side of the package - the label, in some cheeses on the package flaunts 5% yogurt, not fat! This type of cheese has a mild-thin, somewhat savory flavor, is easy to digest, and is high in calcium.

With what and how to eat? Cheese for harmony can be wrapped in lettuce leaves.

7. Cream cheese, cream cheese (fat content 12%)

This Philadelphia type cheese (light) consists of skimmed pasteurized milk and milk fat, whey protein concentrate, cheese culture, salt, whey.

With what and how to eat? With toast, bread, vegetables.

8. Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese (fat content 18%)

Not to be confused with the usual! It can be found in the form of white balls soaked in brine, the cheese is not stored for long. The most delicious one-day mozzarella, but so far it can only be tasted in Italy. Now buffalo mozzarella is produced all over the world. Not to be confused with the traditional type of mozzarella used in pizza. Its fat content is 23%.

With what and how to eat? The best option is with olive oil, black pepper, basil and tomatoes. This cheese can also be quickly marinated in olive oil with herbs, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and baked.

9. Low-fat cheese - Chechil (fat content 18%)

Chechil- fibrous pickled cheese, the consistency resembles suluguni. It is produced in the form of dense fibrous strands, twisted into tight bundles in the form of a pigtail, often in a smoked form. Chechil is often mixed with cottage cheese or other cheese and stuffed into jugs or wineskins. In appearance, this cheese has nothing to do with any other. It is produced in the form of strands of fibrous structure, tied into a bundle.

With what and how to eat? An appetizer from boredom - in moderation, suitable for a salad. Check the amount of salt. As you know, salt retains fluid.

10. Pickled, unripe, young cheeses - Suluguni, Adyghe (fat content 18-22%)

Traditionally, Suluguni cheese was made only with the help of natural sourdough. from abomasum and only by hand without the use of any mechanical devices. Ready cheese can be eaten raw, baked, smoked or fried. Adyghe is a soft cheese with a sour-milk taste and delicate texture. It belongs to the group of soft cheeses without ripening.

With what and how to eat? It is combined with cucumbers, spicy herbs, olives, tomatoes, sweet peppers, honey and green tea. It fries and melts well. Excellent stuffing for khachapuri.

Low-fat cheeses - serving

Low-fat cheeses on store shelves - photo

How to cook low-fat homemade cheese - video

When eating low-fat cheeses, remember: low-fat does not mean that you can eat more. From this, the whole point of eating low-fat cheese will be lost, because. in dry matter, most cheeses have a fat content beyond the limit and reaches 40-50%. You can lose weight on “light” foods if you are careful. And what low-fat varieties of cheese do you know and eat?

Cheese is the oldest natural product produced by man from the very beginning of history. Cheese has been valued at all times: as a hearty product for every day, and as a delicacy. In this article, we will look at the most low-fat varieties of cheese. And also, let's talk about the calorie content of the most common types of cheeses.

1. Low-fat cheese - Tofu. It's soy cheese. Its fat content ranges from 1.5 to 4%. According to its content, tofu is rich in high-quality proteins, so this cheese can be successfully replaced with meat. In addition, 100 grams of tofu contains only 80 kilocalories. Therefore, tofu is recommended to be included in the fitness menu.

2. Low-fat cheese - grained cottage cheese(fat content 5%). In the USA and European countries (and not only English-speaking countries), cottage cheese is called cottage cheese (English village or cottage cheese). Calorie content of grained cottage cheese: 98-125 kcal. The lowest calorie produced in Russia is grained cottage cheese “Savushkin product “101 grains + cream” BIO 5%. Its calorie content: 98.6 kcal.

3. Low-fat cheese - from skim milk (8%). The calorie content of this cheese is 140 kcal.

4. Low-fat cheese - Kaluga "Chechil", gourmet smoked, rope. Its fat content is 10%, and calorie content: 140 kcal.

6. Low-fat cheese - Viola Polar, Grünlander, Fitness (5-10%), calories: 148 kcal

7. Low-fat cheese - Chechil(fat content 5-10%). - fibrous pickled cheese, the consistency resembles suluguni. It is produced in the form of dense fibrous strands, twisted into tight bundles in the form of a pigtail, often in a smoked form. Fat in it contains up to 10%, moisture - no more than 60%, salt - 4-8%. With a fat content of 5%, the calorie content is 155 kcal.

8. Low-fat cheese - Feta Arla Apetina. Apetina in traditional packaging - the cheese has a slightly salty taste and delicate texture. Perfect for salads or as an appetizer with any kind of bread. Nutritional value: proteins 15.0g, carbohydrates 5.0g, fats 8.5g. Calorie content: 160 kcal.

The taste of ricotta is slightly sweet, not sour, but rather fresh. Ricotta comes in a variety of fats. It can be made not only from whey, but from cream or milk (preferably from full-fat milk). As a variety of Italian ricotta cheese, we are practically not common, such as mozzarella or parmigiano.

However, in his homeland, he does not at all graze the back in fame. This amazing dairy product is suitable for most diets due to its low fat content and easy absorption by the human body. Compared to other cheeses, ricotta is much lower in fat and calories. Its most famous varieties are: ricotta romano, ricotta piemontese, ricotta siciliano, etc., depending on the density: ricotta moliteor (salted), ricotta forte (soft, not aged), ricotta dolce (fresh, without salt). In cooking, ricotta is widely used as a dessert. Neapolitan pie (pastiera) as well as Sicilian pastries (cassata or cannoli) are the most common desserts with ricotta. Also, it is present in pancakes, pies, various cakes. However, ricotta is used for cooking not only sweet dishes.

Calories: Ricotta from skimmed milk -138 kcal, fat - 8%, Ricotta from whole milk - 174 kcal, fat - 13%

Pickled cheeses Their average calorie content is 250 kcal.

Suluguni- This is a Georgian cheese, with a pronounced sour-milk, slightly salty taste and smell. The consistency is thick and elastic. prepared from pasteurized cow's, goat's, sheep's or buffalo's milk, or a mixture thereof. Calories - 286, fat 22%.

Cheese feta or is the most popular cheese in Greece. But its popularity is no longer limited to Greece, this sheep's cheese is known all over the world. In our country, it is known as an inapplicable attribute of Greek salad. According to the cheese classification, it is classified as soft varieties. "Feta" in Greek means "piece". By the way, this is due to the fact that it is made in a rather large piece. Feta is a bit like young pressed cottage cheese, but the taste of the cheese is very rich, with delicate sourness and slight saltiness. This is a rather fatty cheese (50%), so for those who watch their extra pounds, it will not work. Feta cheese should be eaten with pleasure, without thinking about how many calories it brings to the body. This cheese has been made since the time of Homer. Calorie cheese, feta: 260-270 kcal

Processed cheese

Milkana fresh cream cheese 65% - Calories: 239 kcal

Cheese President fresh with garlic and herbs 70% - Calories: 344 kcal

Almette curd cheese with greens Fat content not less than 60-70% - Calories: 266 kcal

Cream cheese Rama Creme Bonjour natural cottage cheese 27% - Calories: 280 kcal

Cream cheese Rama Creme Bonjour curd cheese with pieces of fresh herbs 26.7% - Calories: 277 kcal

Dietitians around the world tirelessly argue about the possibility of introducing cheese into the diet of a person who wants to lose weight. Opinions differ, but everyone agrees on the usefulness of such a product as a source of protein, lactic acid and macronutrients. To understand whether it is possible to eat cheese on a diet, you need to know the basic selection rules - the percentage of fat, calories, the amount of animal protein and taste.

Cheese on a diet

A huge number of varieties of cheese are being created in the world, but not every one of them is recommended to be consumed during weight loss, although it is not forbidden to enjoy a small piece of even fatty hard cheese. The main condition is quality, the composition should not contain harmful vegetable fats, because the beneficial properties of cheese depend on following the correct cooking technology. Often the cost of a good product is much higher than the price of low-quality analogues. But the main question is not even in calories, but in the amount eaten.

Cheese classification table by production method:

	Without maturation
	Washed	Trou du cru, afidelis
	"Fluffy" crust	Brie, Camembert
Semi-hard and hard pressed		Maasdam, parmesan
	Unboiled	Gouda, cheddar, edamer
	Pickled	Feta, cheese, suluguni
	with mold	Roquefort, bavaria blue
	Fused	Rambol, viola
	Smoked	Chechil, sausage

The benefits and harms of cheese for the body

Very often, cheese products are used as an addition to salads, snacks and sandwiches. If you eat it during breakfast, lunch or a late dinner, there will be no problems with being overweight. Due to the protein content and the ability to produce a hormone responsible for satiety, you do not need to eat a large amount to satisfy your hunger. In addition, different varieties are rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, lactose, vitamins A and D, which helps maintain health. But the situation of emergence of individual intolerance is quite real.

Is it possible to eat cheese on a diet

The question of whether it is possible to eat cheese on a diet worries many who want to lose weight, because this product is used in the diet of almost any person and it is difficult to refuse it. Nutritionists recommend choosing low-calorie cheese for the diet, avoiding hard and over-seasoned varieties (especially salty and spicy), as well as varieties with fillers. The main selection criterion is quality and expiration date: you can not use moldy, even after cutting off places with mold, because this is fraught with serious poisoning.

How to distinguish a low-quality product:

carefully consider the composition on the package (impurities of palm oil or other vegetable fats are not allowed in the composition);
uniform color, without bright spots and traces of "revival" (soaking, cuts);
catch the aroma, the absence of foreign odors;
cannot be cheap.

cheese diet

A large number of weight loss programs allow the use of rennet products. Recently, a cheese and coffee diet is gaining particular popularity, because there is no need to constantly cook something, and this saves a lot of time. Its duration is 10 days. During weight loss, it is forbidden to eat vegetables and fruits, you can only eggs and sour-milk drinks (a glass of kefir or homemade yogurt without fillers). But there are other variations - a diet of cheese and wine or a standard cheese diet (it is allowed to add soup or salad with vegetables to the diet).

Ducan's diet

France, as you know, is the birthplace of cheese making, so this product was not without this product in the food system from the French nutritionist Pierre Dukan. Given the peculiarities of the nutrition system, the question of whether cheese is possible on the Dukan diet cannot be answered unambiguously. The nutrition system is divided into 4 stages, the diet of each of them has its own characteristics, for example, low-fat cheese is allowed at all stages (even at the attack), at the alternation stage, you can enter 30 grams, with a fat content of up to 6.5%. During fixing, fat content up to 20% is permissible, but in small quantities.

Japanese diet

One of the toughest but most effective nutritional systems for weight loss is the 14-day Japanese diet. Those who want to lose weight are forbidden to change the diet, confuse the sequence of days, consume salt, alcohol, sugar and sweets. A prerequisite is to drink 1.5 liters of mineral non-carbonated or boiled water. Cheese on the Japanese diet is allowed, but not more than 1 piece (15 grams) per day, as an addition to the menu. You can’t call such a nutrition program “hungry”, because it has a lot of dishes from fish, meat, vegetables and fruits (unsweetened). Coffee and unsweetened tea are allowed.

Is it possible to cheese on the Maggi diet

Among those who want to lose weight, the so-called egg diet is gaining popularity. It does not need to count calories, as it is based on biochemical reactions in the body. Just be sure to strictly observe the diet. There are no contraindications to such a weight loss system; people of absolutely any age and initial weight can use it. It is allowed to eat meat and fish dishes, eggs, vegetables and fruits, but cheese for the Maggi diet is not suitable for everyone. For hard varieties, a fat content of 17% is acceptable, but they can be replaced with low-fat cottage cheese, cheese or mozzarella.

With a protein diet

Low-carbohydrate diets (including protein ones) involve eating meat, fish and eggs. Is it possible to eat cheese on a protein diet? The high level of protein and low carbohydrates in this product makes it a great addition to such a diet. True, it is allowed to eat only low-fat or low-fat varieties (Adyghe, feta, tofu). This method is very effective in losing weight, if you combine regular training with it, because proteins are the building material for muscle mass. It is forbidden to add pastries, high-calorie fruits and carbonated drinks to the menu.

What cheese can you eat on a diet

All weight loss programs are designed to safely burn excess weight, but there are often situations when only water (with an abundance of salt) or muscle tissue (with a lack of protein) is lost. What kind of cheese can you eat while losing weight? A good quality product will not harm the figure, it will even help to get rid of extra annoying kilograms, so you definitely need to eat it during weight loss, you can choose it as an independent dish or add it to different recipes.

	Calorie content - from 160 to 260 kcal, fat content - up to 20%, proteins - 20 grams.	Use as an additive to dishes and as an independent meal. Salty taste, made from goat's or cow's milk.
	Calorie content - 172 kcal, fat content - from 8 to 24%, proteins - 11 grams.	In the composition - albumin protein, which promotes rapid absorption, is made from whey.
	Up to 90 kcal, 5% fat, proteins - 8 grams.	Made from soy, very low calorie content, rich in amino acids and high-quality vegetable protein.
Mozzarella	Up to 280 kcal, 17-24% fat, proteins - 28 grams.	It goes well with greens, baked tomatoes and peppers. Delicious and healthy.
	290 kcal, 24% fat, 17 grams of protein.	It is used as a food supplement (especially for vegetable salads), when buying, pay attention to the composition, name and expiration dates.

Pickled

One of the most optimal varieties for weight loss is pickled cheese. It is made from different types of milk (goat, cow, sheep). With proper preparation, such varieties exfoliate, they are distinguished by the absence of a hard crust. In stores you can see mozzarella, suluguni, Adyghe. Brine types of cheeses often have a salty taste and are sold in vacuum packages, in brine. Then they will not lose their properties during storage. The calorie content of such a product is low, so it is allowed to eat it with almost any weight loss program.

Low calorie solids

For lovers of hard cheeses, the nutrition system with their absence can be a real test, a blow to the nervous system. Cheeses with a low percentage of fat content are difficult to find in stores, so losing weight often learns to cook the product themselves. There are a large number of recipes for making cheese at home on the Internet. Of the well-known low-calorie semi-solid varieties, you should choose Gaudette, Fitness (made in Russia or Belarus), Oltermani (fat content up to 17%). Foods with a calorie content above 20% can be consumed in small portions.

Is it possible to eat processed cheese while losing weight

Processed cheese of low fat content is not easy to find in stores. Often, foods with medium fat content (from 25 to 45 percent) fall under the arm. Processed cheese during a diet helps a losing weight person a lot, because it is tasty and healthy. Philadelphia with a fat content of 5% is also suitable, it goes especially well with Japanese cuisine. Processed cheeses come in different types: chunky, pasty, sausage and sweet (with the addition of honey, nuts and dried fruits). Is it possible to eat processed cheese on a diet? Definitely, if it is low-calorie and high-quality.

the marking on the packaging must be PP, this indicates the possibility of its use for food products;
storage temperature - +3 degrees, you can buy only the one that was stored in the refrigerator;
packaging without deformation and damage;
uniform color, not too yellow;
the surface is smooth, shiny;
there should be no unpleasant odors, tastes.

How much cheese can you eat per day

If you use the product in reasonable quantities, you will not get better from it. It is best to eat at night, you can afford a piece up to 70 grams (about the same size as a matchbox). For hard varieties, the portion is halved, up to 35 grams. The lower the calorie product, the lower its fat content, the more it can be eaten. Is it possible to eat curd cheese on a diet in unlimited quantities? Is that only fat-free cottage cheese (0 kcal), and even then it is better to pay attention to the size of portions.