Varieties of cheeses abound at the supermarket, ranging from simple American cheeses to complex Greek versions. Cheese can be purchased in pasteurized and raw forms, in single sizes and large rounds.
A variety of nutritional preferences are available when it comes to cheese, including full-fat, low-fat and fat-free options. Not all forms of low-fat or fat-free cheeses are quite as tasty as their full-fat versions however, and often this is determined through trial and error.
Jarlsberg Light
One cheese that is low-fat and is recommended by Jana Klauer in her book, "How the Rich Get Thin," is Jarlsberg Lite. This cheese comes from Norway and is made from cow's milk. A 1 oz. serving has 70 calories, 3.5 g of total fat, 2 g of saturated fat and 9 g of protein. Klauer notes that a serving of Jarlsberg Lite added to a slice of apple makes a nutritious and filling snack.
Coach Farm Fresh Low-Fat Black Pepper Stick Goat Cheese
Klauer also recommends the Low-Fat Black Pepper Stick Goat Cheese from Coach Farm Fresh. She says that this is a delicious cheese made with goat's milk from which the company removes over half the fat. It is then rolled in black pepper. A 1 oz. serving has 45 calories, 3 g of total fat, 1.5 g of saturated fat, and 4 g of protein.
Lifetime Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese
Another low-fat cheese recommended by a health-food author is Lifetime's low-fat cheddar cheese. In "Butter Busters: The Cookbook," Pam Mycoskie writes that this cheese is the best low-fat cheddar on the market. It contains only 3 g of fat an ounce, while most low-fat cheddar cheeses have at least 5 g. Not easily found in markets, Lifetime cheeses can be purchased online.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Cream cheese, which is used in a variety of baked goods and cooked recipes, can also be easily found in low-fat form. Sandra Woodruff, in her book, "Secrets of Fat-Free Italian Cooking," recommends Philadelphia Light for low-fat, or Philadelphia Free for non-fat baking and on bagels and sandwiches. The light version has only 5 g of fat per ounce, while the free version has no fat. Cream cheese can also be used in dips, spreads and cheesecakes.
References
- "How the Rich Get Thin"; Jana Klauer; 2006
- "Butter Busters: The Cookbook"; Pam Mycoskie; 1994
- "Secrets of Fat-Free Italian Cooking"; Sandra Woodruff; 1996
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