How to eat cheese and not get fat

No matter how much we love cheese, unfortunately, it is not very useful for the figure, since it contains a lot of fat. The question arises: is it really necessary to constantly deny yourself the pleasure?

Below are 10 practical tips on how and in what amount you can afford cheese, so that it does not harm the figure.

Pay attention to the calorie content of the cheese you buy. In Russia, things are very difficult with low-calorie cheeses — it is not as easy to find them as in Europe. However, sometimes there are very interesting offers on the shelves of supermarkets.

Try to choose a portion of cheese. Portioned cheese is a salvation for those who can't stop, so to speak, violates the measure. Do not forget about the first point — the less fat cheeses contain, the better.

Pay attention to what your cheese is made of. We live in a time when technologies are moving further and further in terms of creating natural flavors by chemical means. Spend a little time examining the packaging before putting the cheese in the basket. It is noteworthy that cheese made from grass-fed animals is more enriched with omega-3.

Grate the cheese whenever possible. As a rule, grated cheese needs much less to season a dish or sandwich well, and this is another opportunity to get fewer calories.

Don't waste your daily calorie allowance on fake cheese. This applies to cheese in tubes, cheese for nachos (it is better to eat nachos without it), processed cheese for cheeseburgers, cheese sauces for them, and so on.

Choose a cheese that naturally contains less fat, but is still rich in smell and taste. Your best choice is goat cheese, parmesan or mozzarella.

Learn the difference between hard and soft cheeses. Usually hard cheese is more healthy than soft, but it contains more fat. Alternate types of cheeses and do not forget about the portion cheese.

Don't stand next to a cheese plate. We usually eat more when we are bored or nervous. To prevent emotions from giving you a large dose of calories, choose smaller plates. Or just get distracted by less high-calorie dishes.

Eat cheese after training. Cheeses are rich in amino acids that help restore muscle. Nutritionists recommend ricotta as a snack after the gym, because it contains fewer calories than other cheeses (171 calories in 1/2 cup).

Pay attention to what you eat with cheese (bread, loaves, etc.). Often it contains much more calories than the cheese itself. If you are going to have a snack with a cracker or bread, make sure that they are rich in fiber.

A great addition for a snack will be fruits or vegetables. Here are a few options: goat cheese with beetroot, cottage cheese with pineapple, Brussels sprouts salad with almonds and crumbled parmesan.