Cheese, whether fresh or aged, is one of those foods that’s hard to resist. But how often should you indulge in cheese each week? It’s important to know which ones to choose and how to consume them to keep an eye on your health and waistline.
You can enjoy cheese to enrich salads or quickly put together appetizers, starters, and main courses. However, experts advise consuming it in moderation to avoid excessive intake of calories, sodium, and saturated fats, which can have adverse effects on both your weight and health.
So, if you’re particularly fond of cheese, there’s no need to give it up completely; you simply need to adopt a few small strategies. Here are three tips for enjoying it without it *weighing* too heavily on your waistline and health.
3 Tips for Cheese Lovers
1. How Often Should You Eat Cheese?
Guidelines for a healthy diet recommend placing them on the table a maximum of two times a week. Pay attention to the quantities consumed, which should not exceed 100 grams for fresh cheeses and 50 grams for aged ones.
2. Diversify Your Cheese Selection
Varying the foods on your plate is a useful strategy to keep your taste buds engaged. Which types should you prefer more frequently? Lean ones like ricotta and quark, which have lower fat content while still providing valuable nutrients for your health and weight, also contain proteins, calcium, and vitamin D. Additionally fresh ones are preferable to aged ones, which tend to be higher in sodium.
3. Avoid Pairing Cheese with Cold Cuts
Cheese can be served as the exclusive source of protein for one of your daily meals. Therefore, it’s best to only pair them with cured meats, cold cuts, eggs, fish, and other sources of protein on special occasions.
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This article first appeared on grazia.it — Author: Angela Altomare
