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Cheese

Do you ever wonder about CHEESE on plan?

Here is an easy breakdown of how to make cheese a part of your 5&1!

Cheese Info per Nutrition Support (2021):

Cheese is considered many things: fat, protein, and dairy. On the Optimal Weight 5&1 Plan you can work cheese into the plan as a condiment, a healthy fat, or as part of your lean.

Cheese as Lean:

  • 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) 1% cottage cheese= 1 Leanest serving (2 healthy fat servings needed)
  • 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) 2% cottage cheese= 1 Leaner serving (1 healthy fat serving needed)
  • 4 oz (1 cup shredded) moderate-fat cheese (3-6 grams fat/oz)= 1 Lean serving (no healthy fat serving needed)
  • 8oz (1 cup) part-skim ricotta cheese (2-3 grams fat/oz)= 1 Lean serving (no healthy fat serving needed)
  • 1 (1oz) light string cheese = 1/4 Lean serving (finish off with 3/4 Lean)
  • 1 Mini Babybel, Light = 1oz protein (subtract 1oz from remaining protein)

Cheese as a healthy fat:

  • 1 wedge of Original Swiss Laughing Cow
  • 1 Mini Babybel
  • Original 1 tablespoon regular cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons light cream cheese

Cheese as a condiment:

  • 1 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan, blue or feta cheese (grated or shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons light Parmesan, blue or feta cheese
  • 1 wedge = All Laughing Cow except the original Swiss