![]() ![]() "Be aware that cream cheese and Neufchatel cheese do not contain a good source of protein or calcium," Smithson says. While some cheeses are low in calories, others lack nutritional value and are high in calories and fat per ounce. "The three categories include lower in calories, lower in fat, or lower in sodium," Smithson says, adding that cheeses that are lowest in calories per one-ounce serving are part-skim mozzarella, Swiss cheese, and feta. Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, CDE, of DiabetesEveryDay and author of Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition further explains that when deciphering which cheeses are good and bad, it's important to consider your medical history and current conditions in order to break it down into categories. ![]() ![]() It's also important to note that certain cheeses are better for you than others. "Combining plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain crackers with cheese helps fill nutrient gaps and increases fiber intake," Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, award-winning nutrition expert and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Best Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook, tells us. ![]()
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